dear rae wholesale catalogue
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DEAR RAEDear Rae Jewellery is made up of natural lines and simplistic forms translated into: gold and silver with the occasional gemstone. These delicate and effortless pieces celebrate the beauty and ease of simplicity and translate into functional jewellery, created to be worn everyday.
Karin Rae Matthee’s love for jewellery began at Stellenbosch University where she studied a BA fine Art (Jewellery and Metal Techniques) and in 2008 completed a semester at the Pforzheim Hochschule in Germany. After this, drawing on inspirations from her diverse South African and German familial heritage, Karin was inspired to launch Dear Rae in 2010.
Karin’s passion for empowering and employing local South Africans has been a driving force in the business. Each Dear Rae piece is designed and made by Karin and her five hand picked manufacturers at her Cape Town based studio. The studio and workshop create one space, allowing the ancient art of jewellery making to be exposed to all who visit.
At Dear Rae we believe that each piece of jewellery is a treasured adornment. Working with solid sterling silver and gold, each ring, pendant and bracelet is made to tell a story of it’s own. Our aim is to create timeless pieces using ethically sourced and recycled materials. Our ethos is to create simply, but well.
SHASHE
Craft ed from the fi nest gold and silver, the evocati ve Shashe adornments are ti ny African tales that, when seen together, manifest to tell a bigger, more beauti ful story. Bolder than previous Dear Rae collecti ons, this new range is described as being “clean and spontaneous, yet structured within vast spaces.”
RINGS
PENDANTS
rise ring weave ring step ring shashe ring
crest ring coil ring hammered band
shongololo pendant nyala pendant weave pendant coil pendant
rise pendant
EARRINGS
nyala earrings rise earrings coil earrings weave earrings
CHOKERS
twisted choker half hammered choker striped choker
LET’S GET TROPSI
Drawing inspirati on from the many delicious sensati ons of Summer, the ‘Let’s get Tropsi’ collecti on embodies all things tropicana - From bright, golden rays and the cool, leafy shade, to the fresh tastes of sweet, seasonal fruits in the heat of the day. Glints of gold, nati ve shapes and bursts of lavish patt ern gives this range that extra special something to behold.
RINGS
PENDANTS
delicious monster ring banana split ring palm ring watermelon ring
pineapple ring
banana pendant palm pendant delicious monster pendant
EARRINGS
delicious monster earrings banana split earrings palm earrings triangle earrings
bar earrings
mOST LOVED
The ‘Most Loved’ is a collecti on of gorgeous pieces that embrace the simple design aestheti c that Dear Rae Jewellery is known for, whilst bringing to them playful and lush elements. These pieces are made to be treasured for a lifeti me.
RINGS
wrap around ring disc ring hexagon ring sun and moon ring
zwei ring teardrop band three edge band rope ring
striped ring facated band cone ring
INSPIRED by THE LIfE Of PI
richard parker ring flying fish ring the bird ring
bOTANICALS
vine ring bloom ring stem ring fern ring
split leaf ring
WHOLESALE PuRCHASINGBecause we are very particular about how our products are displayed and represented, we take great care in selecting our wholesale stockists. At Dear Rae, we believe that sustainable business partnerships with our stockists thrive on openness and honesty - The very traits that take priority in our stringent selection process.
Please note:
Wholesale orders are only done internationally on luxury items listed in our catlogue. There are currently no wholesale stockists in South Africa.
If you are interested in becoming a wholesale stockist of Dear Rae Jewellery, please fill out our wholesale application form and email it to [email protected]. We will review your application and get back to you with regards to whether you qualify to represent our brand in your country.
WHOLESALE PRICINGOur international wholesale prices are in Euros or US Dollars.
Please note:
Our online store is open to people living in South Africa ONLY. Due to the weak and unpredictable South African economy, we sell our products to locals at a discounted rate to protect our local market. This does not affect the international market as our products are fairly priced and NOT available at these prices to international buyers.
WHOLESALE ORDERS AND PAymENTSOnce your wholesale application has been deemed successful:
We will send you an order form with all our wholesale prices. You can then place your first order by filling fill out the form and sending it back to us. Keep an eye on your inbox for a pro forma invoice of your order.To confirm your order we will need 50% deposit before we start with production.
Once we have completed the production we will arrange for shipping. Once the parcel has arrived and you are happy with your order, the balance of the payment must be made within five working days of delivery.
PAymENT mETHODSWe offer two payment methods; PayPal and EFT.
Paypal:
You can pay securely for your order by credit card using the PayPal system. You can access our PayPal link straight from the invoice we sent you.If you are new to PayPal, you’ll need to set up an account, after which you will be able to transfer funds for payment straight from your bank account.
EFT:
You can perform an EFT via our SWIFT code (Forex Payment). Please find our banking details on the invoice will send you.Please note that we are not liable for any bank transfer fees.
mINImum ORDER, LEAD TImES AND SHIPPINGThe initial minimum order is 25 individual Dear Rae pieces. We feel that this is a the necessary number of products in order to create an attractive display to properly showcase the brand. There is no minimum for reorders.
Orders will be completed and shipped within 2-3 weeks depending on order size, season and number of current orders. Typically, larger orders can take 2-4 weeks to finish, while smaller orders can take 2-3 weeks.
Please Note:
Our peak season is from late October to mid January and ordering during this time can lengthen delivery times significantly.Orders are sent via DHL with insurance. Shipping and insurance quotes will be included on the pro forma invoice.
SIzINGWe recommend purchasing a variety of sizes on your wholesale order so as to cater for a larger market.
Our measuring systems are as follows:
Pendants
All our pendants come with an adjustable chain unless otherwise specified. The chain can be adjusted from 40cm - 55cm.
Rings
At Dear Rae, we make use of the UK ring sizing chart, graded in alphabet letters. Should you order our standard ring sizes, the ring will be made to either of these sizes:
- X-Small (G, G½,H, H½,I, I½) - Small (J, J½, K, K½, L, L½) - Medium (M, M½, N, N½, O, O½) - Large (P, P½, Q, Q½) - X-Large (R, R½, S, S½, T)
If you wish to order exact UK ring sizes as opposed to sizes in our standard range, please do so on the order form.
PACKAGINGWe take great pride and care in the presentation of our jewellery and believe that the way in which Dear Rae pieces are packaged plays a vital role in the brand identity. All of our luxury pieces are perfectly presented in crisp, white jewellery boxes with our logo displayed in gold foiling. All jewellery packaging will be provided.
RETuRNSThe utmost care is taken in checking the quality of our jewellery before it is shipped off. On that note, please understand that due to the nature of our handcrafted jewellery, slight variations may occur between products. This makes each piece bespoke and beautifully unique, something we see as a definite added benefit. If for some reason you are unhappy with a product, we will need you to contact us within five business days of receiving your order.Returned items must be new, unworn and undamaged to be eligible for exchange.
All shipping, tracking and insurance charges for returns and exchanges are the retailer’s responsibility and cannot be refunded. Once we receive the returned goods and agree that there is in fact a manufacturing fault, we will replace them and send you new products.
REPAIRSDear Rae will not be liable to repair any jewellery unless it has been agreed upon as a manufacturing fault that has occurred within 3 months of the customers purchase. Said products can be shipped back to us for repair to the following address:
Shop 3, The Woodstock Foundry, 160 Albert Road, Woodstock, 7925, Cape Town, South Africa.
Please note that Dear Rae will not take responsibility for broken chains. Chains, by nature, are extremely delicate and need to be handled with great care by the wearer.
CAREAt Dear Rae, we believe in creating sustainable jewellery that can be worn and treasured for years to come. All Dear Rae pieces are made of solid gold or sterling silver, which means the colour will never fade or wear off.
We suggest the following care to be taken:
Beauty products such as perfume, sun cream or deodorant should be applied before putting on jewellery. Jewellery should be removed prior to swimming or performing household chores which may involve the use of abrasive cleaners or chemicals.
Silver
The most effective way to retain silver’s bright lustre is to wear it regularly. If however it is kept in the open for long periods of time, unworn silver may tarnish (depending on the climate you live in).
To remove tarnish:
Rub with silver cleaning cloth or a piece of pink/grey platinum paper. Alternatively, use an old, soft toothbrush or cloth, hot water and soap to lightly scrub over the surface. Rinse in clean, hot water and dry the jewellery in a soft cloth.
9ct Yellow Gold
Gold will never turn or change. To keep gold jewellery looking its best, it simply needs to be worn regularly and polished with a cloth or pink/grey platinum paper.
ETHICAL PRACTICEDear Rae is a proudly South African company specialising in handmade jewellery from its manufacturing studio in Cape Town.
It is evident in the team of ten South Africans working at Dear Rae how important it is to us to educate, employ and empower locals to create a more sustainable community.
We practice high standards of craftsmanship and ethics in our workshop and take pride in creating timeless pieces using ethically sourced stones and recycled silver and gold.
