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DR PETRE PRINS PH.D GEOLOGY, MBA MANAGING DIRECTOR

Dr Petre Prins, managing director, studied geology and geochemistry at the University of Stellenbosch and spent two years doing postgraduate research at the University of Cambridge in England. After that, he was appointed senior lecturer in geology and mineralogy at Stellenbosch University, where he taught for 12 years.

Dr Prins has received the Corstophine Medal from the Geological Society of SA, as well as the SJ Shand Medal from Stellenbosch University. He completed his MBA in 1979, joined Octha Diamonds in 1980 and registered Prins and Prins in 1982.

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RIANA COURTIS G.G. (GIA) GENERAL MANAGER & GEMMOLOGIST

Riana Courtis joined Prins & Prins Diamonds in 1989 as a secretary. She gained valuable diamond grading experience at Prins and Prins, at GIA in New York, did colour stone grading in Mumbai, India, and passed her final GIA gemstone Identification in London. She is a Graduate Gemmologist of the  Gemmological Institute of America. She regularly attends local and overseas trade shows and has represented Prins and Prins in Beijing, at an all African Trade Exhibition. She is the company’s principal buyer.

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PENNY MURDOCK A.J.P., G.G. (GIA) SENIOR DIAMOND & JEWELLERY CONSULTANT

Penny Murdock has 36 years of experience working with diamonds, gems and fine jewellery. She completed tertiary studies through the Gemmological Institute of America, and qualified as an Accredited Jewellery Professional, as well as a Graduate Gemmologist, which she passed with Distinction.

“Jewellery has been a part of my life as long as I can remember. Following my grandfather and father, I am the third generation of my family to be working with jewellery in Cape Town. In the early part of my career, I spent three years working as assistant to Richard Ogden, the well-known Burlington Arcade Jeweller in London. I love being a part of the Prins & Prins team, which I joined in 2000.”

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DANIEL VAN NIEKERK A.J.P., G.G. (GIA) DIAMOND & JEWELLERY CONSULTANT

Daniel van Niekerk studied engineering at Stellenbosch University. Thereafter, he attended the Daniel Jacobs Jewellery Design Centre and completed the Institute of Stellenbosch training course in Jewellery Manufacture. He subsequently studied at the Gemmological Institute of America, in Carlsbad, California, qualifying as a Graduate Gemmologist and Accredited Jewellery Professional.

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LEONARD ARENDT E.G.L. Diploma DIAMOND & JEWELLERY CONSULTANT

Leonard Arendt joined Prins & Prins Diamonds in 2006 after working in the jewellery trade for many years. As one of our enthusiastic diamond and jewellery consultants, his care and dedication to service excellence is much appreciated by his clients.

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LINDSAY SEYMOUR DIAMOND & JEWELLERY DESIGN CONSULTANT

Lindsay Seymour, a Cape Town born jewellery designer and goldsmith, fell in love with diamonds, gems and jewellery, and has been creating and consulting since 1998. Lindsay joined Prins & Prins in 2012 as online sales and marketing manager and is the company’s head designer. She has designed and created jewellery for Anglogold Ashanti Gold of Africa competition (second place) and for Platafrica Jewellery Design Awards as well as having worked alongside International designers to create gold jewellery for The Face of Africa competition.

She is passionate about her clients and takes great care in assisting them in the selection of their perfect diamond or custom designed jewellery.

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STEFAN DOVETON -MOORE E.G.L. Diploma MARKETING & SALES CONSULTANT

Stеfan Doveton-Moore joined Prins & Prins in 2012 and is our Sales and Marketing Manager. He has more than 15 years experience in the jewellery industry and received diplomas from The European Gemmological Laboratory, the Corlia Roberts Diamond College , and has acted as an assistant manager for a large manufacturing jeweller in Cape Town. He has an extensive and loyal international to whom he regularly delivers bespoke orders.
He is also an accomplished classical musician, and has studied in Europe and the United States, specializing in four instruments. He is an avid lover of the arts and still performs at select functions. He also holds a position as choir master and organist at a Cape Town based congregation.

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STACEY-LEIGH COURTIS EGL Diamond Diploma RECEPTIONIST

Stacey joined Prins & Prins in 2007, and has since successfully obtained a Diamond Grading Diploma through the European Gemmological Laboratory in Cape Town. All frontline responsibilities are handled by her, and as a valued and trusted member of staff, she truly has become the voice and face of Prins & Prins. She eagerly awaits to meet, greet and assist you.

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ROZELLE O’KENNEDY Administration

After 14 years as a personal assistant to a business banking manager at one of South Africa’s largest banks, Rozelle joined the Prins & Prins team in 2005, taking over the portfolio that deals with the administrative responsibilities of the company. Through hard work and commendable loyalty, she has become an indispensable part of Prins & Prins, always eager to assist wherever she can with whatever is required.

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THE GOLDSMITHS

Our experienced and trusted team of goldsmiths are always ready and eager to assist with any custom and/or bespoke design.
Working in 18K gold, platinum and palladium, they are able to handcraft the most incredible designs to your specifications.

Feel free to visit us on-site for a free tour to meet them in person, and experience first-hand what it is like “behind-the-scenes”
in a manufacturing jeweller’s workshop. Contact us today, and let our team create the design you always wanted…

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