OUR STORY
Established in South Africa in 1992, we are a family owned jewellery design company specialising in bespoke commissioned design and remodellings. Welcome to our world - where artistry, elegance, and passion intertwine to create timeless masterpieces that tell your unique story.
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ABOUT US
At Jenna Clifford, we believe that jewellery is more than just an accessory; it’s a personal expression of who you are. Each piece we create is designed to reflect the unique personality and aspirations of its wearer. Our bespoke services invite you to collaborate with our master artisans, ensuring every detail is perfect and every design truly reflects your vision.
Our belief that craftsmanship begins with conversation means that we have always had a deeply personal relationship with our customers, a quality that adds to the uniqueness of every Jenna Clifford piece. We are one of the few jewellery manufacturers in South Africa who trust only expert local hands to create our pieces.
To create jewellery that touches the soul and warms the heart as much as it delights the eye, To create iconic, mastercrafted jewellery in accordance with the highest quality standards,
To support local manufacturers in our production and sourcing methods.
BRAND ETHOS
JENNA CLIFFORD
Jenna Clifford (1959–2025) was a world-renowned jewellery designer celebrated for her distinctive custom creations and bold, dramatic style. Her extraordinary designs attracted a global following of business icons, celebrities, and collectors who admired the iconic beauty and timeless elegance of her work. Combining gold, diamonds, and precious gems, Jenna crafted meaningful masterpieces through her exclusive use of expert South African artisans. She believed that true objects of joy could never be mass-produced—an ethos that shaped every piece she created.
A visionary and a trendsetter by nature, Jenna often said that “quality craftsmanship and excellent taste are the formula for success.” She was a role model for aspiring designers, generously mentoring women of all ages through various initiatives, including the Breaking the Mould series by Octagon in 2012. For this campaign, she designed two bespoke diamond butterflies for tennis champions Venus and Serena Williams—an embodiment of feminine strength and transformation.
Beyond her artistry, Jenna was a passionate advocate for women’s rights and equality. She championed the advancement of women in business and was honoured as a torchbearer for the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goal 3 initiative alongside Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Soweto Gospel Choir, shining a light on the importance of gender equality and empowerment.
Jenna's legacy lives on—through every piece she designed, every life she touched, and the values she fiercely upheld. The Jenna Clifford brand continues to thrive under the care of her three daughters, who are deeply committed to carrying forward her vision, passion, and purpose. Her spirit endures in each creation, and in the generations who will continue to wear, cherish, and be inspired by her timeless designs.
FOUNDERS
Founded in 1992 by Jenna Clifford and Dex Kotzé, the Jenna Clifford brand has long stood for beauty, craftsmanship, and timeless design. Today, it continues as a second-generation family business, with Jenna’s daughters—Shayna, Chanelle, and Summer—passionately carrying her legacy forward.
