Red Carpet Glamour: Strauss & Co’s ‘The Grand Edition’ and ‘Africa Gold Edition’ Sales, Including a Collection by British Designer Emefa Cole Worn by Grammy-winning Lauryn Hill at 2025 MET Gala

Honouring The Golden Legacy of Jewellery and Its Grandeur

Strauss & Co is set to present two captivating jewellery sales this May: the ‘Africa Gold Edition’ and ‘The Grand Edition.’ Both sales promise to showcase exceptional collections of fine jewellery, celebrating the opulence of gold and the rare beauty of gemstones.

The ‘Africa Gold Edition,’ a Timed Online Sale running from 16 to 26 May 2025, pays tribute to the enduring allure and cultural significance of gold. ‘The Grand Edition,’ a Live Sale taking place on 26 May 2025, will highlight remarkable pieces, including loose diamonds and exquisitely crafted jewellery from the world’s finest artisans.

Emefa Cole Collection Featuring at MET Gala 2025: This year’s collection includes a show-stopping lineup by British designer Emefa Cole, whose work was recently worn by Grammy Award-winning artist Lauryn Hill at the 2025 MET Gala, as a guest of co-chair Pharrell Williams. Cole, whose pieces are inspired by geological processes and childhood memories in Ghana, is known for her sculptural, tactile adornments crafted from ethically sourced African gemstones.

Cole’s stunning work epitomizes her ethos — a powerful marriage of nature’s raw beauty and human creativity.

“I strive to create jewellery that tells a story — one that connects the past, present, and future while celebrating Africa’s rich heritage,” said Emefa Cole. “Working with African gemstones allows me to bring the beauty of the continent to the global stage.”

Highlight Pieces:

  1. Africa Gold Edition:
  • 18k Yellow Gold Cuff weighing 31.7 grams, estimated at R 40,000 – R50,000.
  • Curb Chain Bracelet adorned with engraved fob seals, teardrop carnelian charm, tube-set amethyst, and a 1963 South African two Rand gold coin, weighing 47.60 grams, estimated at R 40,000 – R60,000.
  • Diamond-Embellished Necklace set with 511 pavé diamonds, weighing 56 grams, estimated at R100,000 – R120,000.
  1. The Grand Edition:
  • 5.73 ct Cushion-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring with approximately 2.80 ct of trillion-cut diamonds, set on a yellow gold band weighing 6.90 grams.
  • 22k Yellow Gold Jewellery Box, a handmade rectangular piece from the 1950s by SA Goldware, estimated at R 5-6 million.
  • 2.85 ct Square-Cut Emerald Ring surrounded by 2.28 ct of round brilliant-cut diamonds, estimated at R 60,000 – R90,000.
  • Vivid Yellow Emerald-Cut Diamond, evaluated and graded by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), estimated at R 6,000,000 – R8,000,000.

Historical Context: Gold’s legacy stretches back to the dawn of civilisation, originating in a supernova that scattered its atoms across the cosmos before forming part of Earth’s crust. Johannesburg’s own gold rush in 1886 marked a turning point in the city’s history, earning it the title ‘Egoli’ — City of Gold.

Today, both ‘Africa Gold Edition’ and ‘The Grand Edition’ honour gold’s timeless legacy, celebrating jewellery as a bridge between Earth’s treasures and human creativity.

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