A Mingling of Love and Craftsmanship
The Uwe Koetter Story Behind Two Stunning Engagement Rings Two love stories, two exquisite engagement rings, and two very special celebrations for the Uwe Koetter team! As you may have seen in our social media posts, the Uwe Koetter team recently celebrated not one, but two very special engagements! Our talented colleagues, Simonette and Liana, […]
Winter 2024 Jewellery Trends To Look Forward To
From the latest runway trends to renowned international brands, when we create stunning new pieces, we always draw inspiration from the world around us. Here are the 2024 trends that we are most excited about as we head into winter: Charmed To Meet You Charms are an exciting trend to kick off our list as […]
5 Tips for Buying an Engagement Ring
Buying an engagement ring is an exciting and deeply personal experience. It’s a connected symbol of love and commitment that you and your partner will cherish for a lifetime. Naturally, Uwe Koetter offers bespoke designs based on design consultations done at our store in Green Point, Cape Town. The design consultation will include discussing your […]
The History and Lore of Eternity Rings
An Eternity How do you define “Eternity”? Eternity could be a moment of longing for something that is just one moment too long. It could be a phone that doesn’t ring. It could be nine months and one day. Or, it could be looking into someone’s eyes and knowing that days will never complete without […]
Signet Rings, Family Crest Rings and the Gentleman’s Ring
History of the Signet/Family Crest Ring There seems to be an innate movement towards really knowing who we are and identifying with that. The signet ring is a symbol of exactly that: this is who I am, this is my family, my history, my crest. This is my bloodline, and this is who I bring […]
Solitaire Diamond Ring or Diamond Cluster?
Despite the fact that the single stone diamond engagement ring is the most popular, the diamond cluster engagement ring is making a comeback. Cluster rings have been around since the Georgian era beginning in 1747 but have seen variations in their formation according to the trends of the day. Essentially a diamond cluster is a […]
Floating diamond engagement rings
If you’re looking for an engagement ring thats appears classic but with a modern twist, you might consider the floating diamond engagement ring. The diamond is literally suspended within the ring setting so that it appears to be floating rather than held by claws or channels. Floating engagement rings use open, elevated settings that highlight […]
The Gentleman’s Ring
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