The end of 2007 is upon us and I am busy with a little stock take about this past year; what was nice, what worked, what happened etc. ONE THING IS FOR SURE: 

We  think that YOU, our clients are fantastic! I am convinced that if there was a competition on who has the most amazing clients, we would win it over and over again. Thank you all for your ongoing support, compliments and inspiration.

We wish you a wonderful year end and may all your dreams for 2008 come true.

With many regards, Andreas, Patrizia & The entire ANPA Team

I wonder how many wish lists I created during December months  - every year I bombarded my poor father with neatly written out lists for Father Christmas that were updated and reordered just about every second day…

So it was quite obvious that we had to add a “wishlist function” to our online shop.

I feel it’s fab! Log into your online shop account, click around and add jewellery into your wish list basket (no obligations….), then you can edit your list by given different items priority or “must have” status. And then of course do not forget to email the link to your wish list to somebody needing a little help to choose for you…

ENJOY!!

“Too much of a good thing is wonderful” - was not only the motto of the event, but truly reflects what  happened. There was  a fine collection on display that was savoured by all present; not to forget the stunning wines that were presented by Lisa Grigg’s. We had an absolute fab day and a huge thank you to all of you who came from close and far!!! Believe it or nor, but tomorrow I will start with the preparations for our next exhibition … 

And by the way, quite a few of the new designs that were released on the exhibition will be added to our online shop over the next couple of weeks!

Hi just to let you know we thoroughly enjoyed the exhibition. My girlfriend really likes the ring I bought her. I think we will have to come down to Kalk bay to visit your studio.

Regards Mxxxxxxx

Mokume-gane in short is a mixed-metal laminate with distinctive layered patterns.

Literally translating as “wood eye metal”, the name was borrowed from one type of pattern created in the forging of swords and other edged weapons, traditionally in Japan. Mokume was invented by Denbei Shoami, a 17th century master metalsmith from the Akita prefecture, who used it for the adornment of samurai swords.

Currently we are busy exploring the options of this fascinating technique. A small range of Mokume Gane rings and bracelets in silver is on display in our store in Kalk Bay.

We are busy adding a selection of Mokume Gane rings in gold which should be an interesting option for engagement rings or wedding bands.

Edit: By now we have added a nice mokume gane range to our collection and you can find more information under http://www.anpa.co.za/mokume_gane.html

Hallo Patrizia,
Euer Ring ist angekommen. Er passt wie angegossen und sieht toll aus! Ich freue mich sehr darüber, dass Ihr ihn trotz der kleinen Größe so schön hinbekommen habt.
Bis zum nächsten Auftrag
lieben Gruß
Cxxxxxxx

Hi Patrizia
Thank you for your service with regards to the African blackwood & silver pendant. It arrived in excellent condition and my girlfriend absolutely loved it.
Have a great day

Regards
Axxxxx