The Jack Friedman Story
Our Promise
Exquisite designs redefined. A person that receives a Jack Friedman ring must know that they are truly cherished and that the giver of the ring will go to the ends of the earth to ensure that they know they are loved and special. With many more elements to an engagement ring that meets the eye, below is a list of things we at Jack Friedman take into account when we design every one of our rings.
The most magnificent of jewellery comes from the one that took the most account for the matters of the heart.
Our History
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1928 Jack Friedman at age 20 arrives by boat in South Africa from his home in Latvia. 
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1933Jack Friedman Jewellers was established in South Africa. 
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1934Jack Friedman sets the standard for exquisite and fine jewellery 
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1952Jack Friedman opens Bree Street factory in Johannesburg 
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1982Jack Friedman Jewellers Sandton City opened its doors and started selling the best jewellery 
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1991Jack Friedman Jewellers Eastgate opened its doors and started trading to the public. 
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1999Jack Friedman win De Beers Shining Light Award for excellence in diamond jewellery design 
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2000Jack Friedman Jewellers Waterfront opened its doors 
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2002Lorna Friedman, Daughter of Jack Friedman passes away leaving Jack Friedan Jewellers legacy to her son Howard Friedman 
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2004Howard Friedman appears on Top Billing TV show to discuss launch of new collection 
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2010Opened new look Canal Walk store 
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2010In 2010 Jack Friedman Professional Oliver Ernest Green was awarded 3rd place in the Anglo American Plat Africa competition. 
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2011Opened new look store in Eastgate Shopping Mall 
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2012Jack Friedman Professional Oliver Green took first place in the Anglo American Plat Africa Competition. Jack Friedman took first place for the platinum neckpiece design for South Africa's award winner actress, Charlize Theron.
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2013Opened new look store in Sandton City 
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2014-2018Jack Friedman Jewellers were proud sponsors of Miss South Africa 
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2014Jack Friedman Jewellers designed The Miss SA Palesa Crown 
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2015Designed engagement ring for Rolene Strauss, Miss World 2014 
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2015Jack Friedman wins Plat Africa Awards including 1st prize in student category and 2nd prize in professional category 
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2016Jack Friedman Jewellers designed The Miss SA Enhle Crown 
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2017Designed special jewellery piece for Demi-Lee to represent South Africa at Miss Universe 2017 where she took home the crown. 
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2018Jack Friedman Jewellers designed the Miss SA Sisterhood Ring 
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2018Tamaryn Green enters Miss Universe 2018 with Jack Friedman customised piece as her national gift 
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2019Jack Friedman Jewellers are proud sponsors of The Bachelor South Africa Season 1 
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2020Jack Friedman Jewellers introduce its online store through a new and improved website 
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2020Jack Friedman Jewellers are proud sponsors of The Bachelor South Africa Season 2 
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