Interview with Jemma Finch from Stories Behind Things

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Interview with Jemma Finch from Stories Behind Things

We are thrilled to announce that a selection of our bestselling jewels are now available on The Seasonal Shop - the official online store of @storiesbehindthings ⁠⁠ Having partnered with @ecoage and @goodonyou_app, The Seasonal Shop was created with sustainability and ethics at the heart of its objectives. This, of course, aligns with Dear Rae’s mission to create a luxury product in the most ethical way possible. And we are both honoured and proud to be part of this wonderful project. ⁠⁠ ~~   Interview with Jemma Finch from Stories Behind Things Stories Behind Things was launched as a passion project by founders Jemma Finch...

‘LUCY IN THE SKY’ COLLECTION

Posted by HOLLY MUIR

‘LUCY IN THE SKY’ COLLECTION

Born of a desire for a space to create without boundaries, ‘Lucy in the Sky’ is a collection of once-off diamond and recurring semi-precious stone rings that sees Karin Rae delving into an ongoing organic process of pure exploration – succumbing to creative urges as and when they occur. It’s through this beautiful practice of embracing the present moment that Karin celebrates her deep love of extraordinary stones and the magic that comes with surrendering to instinctive, unencumbered creativity. It’s where making in the moment matters more than the outcome, which translates into pieces that display a wonderful sense of...

Claire Vögeli shares insights on self-awareness, self-love, body neutrality, the fight against unsustainable beauty standards, and how to exist loudly.

Posted by HOLLY MUIR

Claire Vögeli shares insights on self-awareness, self-love, body neutrality, the fight against unsustainable beauty standards, and how to exist loudly.

Claire Vögeli is a professional photographer, coach, content creator and an advocate for intuitively living life to the maximum. She has spent much of her time not only appreciating and capturing beauty, but also teaching Women around the world how to create their own too. We’ve been following Claire on Instagram and her content - authentic, real, raw and inspiring - has always resonated with us. She advocates for Women empowerment and challenging societal misconceptions about women. This makes her a vital voice that needs to be heard through the noise us Women are often exposed to regarding our careers,...

A Chapman's Peak Proposal

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A Chapman's Peak Proposal

This month, we look back on Kelci and Leigh’s engagement story from 2020 - which was nothing short of magnificent - thanks to location, setting, view and a beautiful showcase of genuine romance. Read Kelci’s full story below and take a look at the images that so perfectly sums up their experience on the day.       A few words from bride-to-be Kelci: “Leigh and I had been dating for 3 years and on the 25th of October 2020 he proposed to me on Chapman's Peak at sunset. I had absolutely no idea! It was an incredible surprise. Our amazing photographer @nicola_katie captured the moment...

HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR JEWELLERY – PANDEMIC STYLE

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HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR JEWELLERY – PANDEMIC STYLE

What is all this hand sanitising doing to my jewels? 2020 – The year of washing your hands before and after you do anything and everything. What a time to be alive! You may have stopped mid-wash to think about what all this sanitising is doing to your precious jewels. Or maybe it hasn’t crossed your mind yet. One thing’s for sure: While these crazy times are indeed temporary, we know that we need to keep our hands clean to help slow the spread of the virus. But how do we protect our rings? Read on for important insights and to...

DEAR RAE RING CARE

Posted by HOLLY MUIR

DEAR RAE RING CARE

So, you recently bought an exquisite Dear Rae ring. Perhaps it was a gift. Or maybe, just MAYBE, you got engaged! Whichever it may be, welcome to the Dear Rae family. We’re so happy to have made you something that with the right amount of love and care, will last an entire lifetime. Or maybe even longer.    GENERAL TIPS & TRICKS: – Remember that your ring is a precious piece of jewellery and that it’s best if it’s treated as such. As with most wonderful things in life, jewellery needs to be taken care of in order to last....

CELEBRATING NOXOLO & JOSHUA ~ A DEAR RAE WEDDING

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CELEBRATING NOXOLO & JOSHUA ~ A DEAR RAE WEDDING

Few things come close to the pure joy of a perfectly played out wedding tale. We recently chatted to the lovely Noxolo about her engagement to Joshua, the rings we custom designed for them, and their idyllic wedding which was such a beautiful reflection of them as individuals, as well as the wonderful relationship they’ve nurtured together. Noxolo shares her thoughts on their Dear Rae jewels and reminisces about her special day.                  Our Dear Rae rings We wanted our rings to be complementary, but also suit our individual personalities. Josh doesn’t usually...

SURPRISE ENGAGEMENT AT GOLDEN HOUR

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SURPRISE ENGAGEMENT AT GOLDEN HOUR

A setting sun, golden light, the element of surprise and a diamond ring. Add a few best friends and a champagne picnic and it’s not hard to believe that when Jason asked, Michaela said yes!  We asked Jason to share more about their dreamy Dear Rae engagement with us – here’s what he had to say:  “I knew that Michaela would want our special moment captured, so I knew from the get-go that I had to organise a photographer without making it obvious. One of our friends, Dyallan Knox, is a really good photographer and we had done a couple’s...

BRYNI & KEANE’S BALI ADVENTURE

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BRYNI & KEANE’S BALI ADVENTURE

You may remember Bryni and Keane who, last year, were featured in our #mydearrae love story on Instagram. The couple travelled to the magical island of Bali this year to tie the knot. And so we thought we’d spend some time chatting to Bryni about her dream destination wedding and ask her to share some insight on what a wedding overseas entails – for any of our #dearrae brides who might need the advice. Images captured by Dearheart Photos      What made the two of you decide to get married in Bali? Bali was the first place we ever explored...

DEAR RAE WEDDING: ELOPING IN A DREAMY DESERT

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DEAR RAE WEDDING: ELOPING IN A DREAMY DESERT

There’s something truly magical about eloping. Just you and your Lover escaping to a place where no one can find you, to celebrate your love in the most intimate of ways – simply the two of you. On the 25th of September, @elenelourensbotha and @linelourensbotha eloped to the dreamy desert dunes of Sossusvlei.    Here’s their story: “We woke up early on our elopement day to the sound of wind almost blowing the roof off. Getting married in sandstorm conditions was definitely not planned! We had to make the best of the weather conditions and with the help of our awesome photographers, @nifty_studio, we...

DEAR RAE WEDDING / JUANTÉ AND STEFANO

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DEAR RAE WEDDING / JUANTÉ AND STEFANO

It means so much to us to see our Dear Rae engagement and wedding rings form such pivotal roles in so many of your spectacular big days. And Juanté and Stefano’s wedding was spectacular in every way! A magnificent celebration of family, friends and saying yes to a lifelong adventure. Juanté’s ring is a 7mm round Forever Brilliant Moissanite in a 4 claw open setting in rose gold, and Stefano chose a plain round profile band – 1.3mm wide in rose gold. Also adorning Juanté on her special day was our ‘Murmur’ bangle and a ring form our ‘Fancy Pants’...

164 BREE STREET – OUR NEW DEAR RAE STUDIO

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164 BREE STREET – OUR NEW DEAR RAE STUDIO

To say we’re excited is in an absolute understatement…  So without further ado, we’re so excited to share with you that the Dear Rae studio has officially moved to 164 Bree Street, Cape Town! Although it still feels somewhat strange walking through a brand new front door, it’s slowly but surely becoming more familiar to all of us, and we look forward to it being our home for years to come. This beautiful new location is a fresh and exciting new chapter for us – and place for creating even more inspired collections than before. Beyond our own new space, we share...

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