Bespoke
jewellery
-Handcrafted with Meaning
Timeless fine jewellery & heirloom remodelling by Janine Davidson. Â
- 30+ years of craft
- Heirloom remodelling
- Atelier commissions
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A gift from us
Shop online between August and October for your chance to WIN our handcrafted White Seed Pearl & Moonstone Lariat Necklace.
Every online purchase is automatically entered.
Winner announced in early November 2026.
Collection spotlight
- Pearls & Moonstones
Discover the natural beauty of freshwater pearls, thoughtfully paired with sterling silver and gold in designs made to be cherished for years to come.
Your story
- Beautifully Crafted.
From idea to heirloom
Whether you’re remodelling an heirloom, designing an engagement ring or bringing a dream piece to life, we’ll guide you through every step of the journey.
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One of a kind pieces
Discover a collection of truly unique jewellery, handcrafted as one-of-a-kind creations in our Cape Town studio.
Inspired by nature
Create something completely unique.
Every Scarab piece is handcrafted in our Cape Town workshop by skilled artisans using traditional jewellery-making techniques.
Gift with meaning
- For someone special
A Scarab Gift Voucher is a meaningful way to celebrate someone special in your life, giving them the opportunity to choose a handcrafted piece.
"Janine created a piece that merged both my family and my husband's family history together"
Posted on Google paul yazbekTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A truly professional experience at Scarab - excellent service from the Janine (owner) who is knowledgeable and helpful.Posted on Google Neil David van HeerdenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Janine and Petra were absolutely fantastic. On very short notice (two day as my flight was leaving on Sunday) Janine perfected our wedding bands and they are stunning. What a wonderful experience, helpful and professional. Petra was wonderful updating me on every step. I do not know what I would have done without Janine and Petra. My wife is absolutely thrilled and appreciative of the work Janine put in to make our wedding bands look so divine. We'll be back for sure and I cannot wait until then.Posted on Google Rob HillTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. An absolute pleasure dealing with Janine. The finished item was a perfect rendition of a drawing I emailed. The real thing is even better than the pics attached. My dealing was totally email based with the item being couriered to our home. Brilliant. + I have a very happy lady with her surprise birthday present.Posted on Google Amber KableTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I swear Janine (the lady in charge) can read minds! For both mine and my husbands wedding bands she created works of art that are even better than I could have imagined! She listened to my vision and advised accordingly. She took a very sentimental piece, treated it with care and the end result was perfectly unique to me. The most professional and kind lady. It was stress less (in a very stressful time) working with her! Her work is intricate and perfect in every detail. I don't see myself going to any other jeweler ever again.Posted on Google Lizanne BothaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you, Janine, for the pleasure of working with you. It was a wonderful experience and I will certainly recommend you to everybody I know. From a VERY happy customer.Posted on Google Susan NicolTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I took some old jewellery of my mother's to Janine and she helped me to refurbish the items. She also made me the most beautiful pendant using gold and a gemstone that had been lying around for years without being used. She's patient and really good at helping you figure out how to use what you have to make something that you will enjoy wearing. She also fixed one of my eternity rings and it actually looks better now than when I originally bought it! The quality of her work is just amazing!Posted on Google Petro-Ann BeukesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I recently worked with Janine from Scarab to re-design some pieces of costume jewellery that I wasn't wearing anymore. What a fabulous experience. I went with a few ideas, but Janine expertly guided me in terms of design and I am blown away by the end result. The costume jewels have been upcycled into bespoke, timeless, modern pieces that I can wear every day. Her pricing is also very reasonable and I can definitely recommend that you entrust your precious pieces to Scarab if you want a makeover.Posted on Google Clare SpeedyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The best jewellers in SA .Posted on Google Patrick DrummondTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent service and a great experience from start to finish. A lot of passion behind this business which reflects in the master pieces they create.Posted on Google Amberjade MullerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely incredible service and my custom made wedding band is just so perfect I am beyond words!
