Crafted in the Free State, South Africa

Made by hand.
Made to be
remembered.

Designed and made with care by Kobus & Lizeth - from our private South African atelier, one commission, one repair, one story at a time.

Ruby Goldsmith - hand-drawn ring sketch with ruby, kraft specification note and gold wax seal on linen
A goldsmith working a gold ring at the Ruby Goldsmith bench

Our Story

Where sketches become heirlooms.

Nestled in the heart of the Free State, our private atelier is where sketches become heirlooms. Far removed from the rush of city life, each piece is thoughtfully designed and handcrafted by Kobus and Lizeth, honouring the timeless art of fine jewellery making.

Meet the makers

From sketch to forever

A Thoughtful Process

  1. Hand-drawn ring sketch with construction lines
    01

    Inspired

    We start with your story, your ideas, your vision.

  2. Hand-drawn gem and setting design sketch
    02

    Designed

    Thoughtful sketches and careful planning.

  3. Hand-drawn jeweller's tool at the bench
    03

    Made

    Handcrafted with precision, care, and time.

  4. Hand-drawn finished polished ring
    04

    Treasured

    Made to be worn, loved, and remembered.

The collection

Find the shape of your story.

Rings, necklaces, earrings and bracelets - each piece handcrafted in our Free State atelier and made to order in sterling silver or gold.

In their words

Made for life’s
quiet, enormous
moments.

They didn't just make our rings - they understood what they meant. We'll treasure them for the rest of our lives.

- Anika & David

Charlotte - gold pear-cut ring with side cluster

Behind the bench

From the studio

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Have something in mind?

Bring us a sketch, an heirloom to remake, or just a feeling. We design every commission from the very first conversation.

Our story