The first piece of jewellery that I got from Scarab was a  long pearl necklace featuring a silver scarab. I loved it the moment I saw it and when I’m not wearing it I keep it hanging on my mirror so that I can see [...]

I'd ogled the Scarab silver bracelet for ages before getting it about 30 years ago - silver circles and little gold links, absolutely gorgeous. I've had many Scarab purchases since then and even though I haven't lived in South Africa for about 35 years, I [...]

On my 30th Birthday I decided to ask the man of my dreams to be my husband. Not only was Scarab a part of this moment, but the Scarab family were part of getting me to this point. Like the unique pieces produced by Scarab, [...]

Never a wrong occasion for some pearls. It's a dog's life !

My Scarab story begins when the wonderful Lindsay Dorrington came to live in Grahamstown.  Every time I saw Linds, she had a beautiful, unique jewelled creation either around her neck, her wrist or ears!  Lindsay told us about her friend Janine and Scarab jewellery but, [...]

I remember Scarab from over 25 years ago, as I lived in Nuttall Road Observatory in the 1990s, and the little Scarab shop was a short walk away.  I used to love popping in to this little gem (excuse the pun).  When my boyfriend proposed [...]

Friendship, Daughters, Goddaughter & Scarab moments Marie and I have been long time fans of Scarab both of us starting our journey and love of your beautiful jewellery in the early days of your Observatory shop before we actually knew each other. We met when pregnant, [...]

SCARAB AND US! Scarab is a part of our lives! The designs of Janine have brought us immense joy over the years, and she has become our go-to jeweller for all our needs…from family presents (Scarab pendants), to friend presents (we all now have the [...]

Janine's mother turns 93 on the 4th April, hence the posting on the day

The first piece of jewellery that Scarab made for me was when Janine reworked my antique garnet engagement ring – the claws were worn, and I kept loosing stones.  Sandra Bryant recommended Scarab, and Janine completely understood me and came up with a perfect alternative. [...]

Graduation Day 1995

While strolling down a street in Obs one day - two friendly Untcay’s passed your way ; who would have guessed that they would stay … loyal and devoted Scarab strays . J9 … my first Scarab purchase that day was a beautiful silver [...]