MASSIVE SITE-WIDE SALE ON ALL MS. HARRIS JEWELLERY!

Many years after experimenting with beading together with income generation and self-help groups, eventually resulting in the UNdress label for repurposed vintage clothing to support a poor social worker - and feeling bored after completing my studies, stuck at home during lockdown, and disconnected from my sister-friends - I started to bead and create jewellery again.

Now, post the COVID-19 lockdowns, the pile of jewellery has increased.
I am certain there is a market for affordable jewellery for women and their sisters/friends. The Ms. Harris brand was created for this side of myself, and for you.

Hopefully, the Ms. Harris brand will raise money for a few of my favourite HIV/Aids and youth charities, and eventually pay my fabulous (almost entirely a) circle of wonderful women - and the wonderful men happy to support wonderful women: Renata (project management, inspiration keeper-upper, marketing and brand); Kevin (brand concept); Karen (design, logo and more) and Sherene (fabulous photographs and fellow jeweller: beautiful wooden rings).

Through this circle, Ms. Harris (my other self) was (re)born. Ms. Harris is funky, flirty, unusual, and creative.
Ms. Harris jewellery is for you and your girlfriends. It's a way of connecting, in these times when we feel so disconnected. It's a way of spoiling and nurturing in these times of no touch. It's a way of giving back, while still reflecting our unique personal style and philosophy...

Please buy this really affordable - dare I say, even cheap - one-off, completely unique, hand-made jewellery.
Rings range between R55 and R70.Chokers and necklaces are selling for between R100. Earrings are between R50 and R70. Others, such as watches for R180, brooches for R50, and so on. And for those wishing to unleash their creative selves, the Ms. Harris DIY kits, with instructions, tips and suggestions, range from R200 to R470.

20% of all proceeds to the above-mentioned charities. Why? you might ask. Well, under my other name/self, I have worked for more than 20 years in the HIV field, and I strongly believe that it is possible to change the world, one little act at a time.

Courier services for buyer's account: paxi, PostNet to PostNet, Courier Guy or Fedex.

View, try on, experience and buy the jewellery at Thrift Up, the Johannesburg Children's Home's (JCH) speciality store, at SOHO Square, 50 Grant avenue (corner Francis), in Norwood, Johannesburg. Any jewellery-making pop-up or purchase from Thrift Up ensures 50% of the profits are shared with the JCH!

Guaranteed that you will receive compliments and comments when you wear your unusual, designer jewellery, and one day, you can say, "I bought this when Ms. Harris was just starting out..."

You can care about your community while looking unique and fabulous! 
Friendship [high school] rings

I call these KHS rings, the stone is the colour of our summer school uniforms...between July 2020 and May 2021, we all turned 50, and so I made 11 rings, that these beautiful 11 women bought, and are being couriered around the world. Many of us went through nursery and primary school as a friendship circle, and the primary uniforms were also light blue

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Ms. Harris Jewellery-making Pop-Up store at Thrift Up, Norwood: in aid of the Johannesburg Children's Home

The Johannesburg Children’s Home (JCH), established in 1892, is a well-managed institution with a long history of exemplary service to the children of our city. JCH is a registered Non-Profit Organisation (NPO 001-034) and Public Benefit Organisation (PBO 18/11/13/1111) which provides a safe refuge for up to 64 children of all races who have been found in need of care by the Children’s Court. JCH cares for Orphans and Vulnerable Children found to be disadvantaged through physical, sexual or emotional abuse, severe neglect or abandonment, some are affected or infected by HIV/AIDS. At JCH they start a new life, living communally in cottages, under the loving eyes of trained Child and Youth Care Workers. Although JCH receives a State subsidy for each child, this covers only 11% of actual costs. If not for the generosity of the people of Johannesburg and further afield, this vital work could not be sustained. Book now for the jewellery pop-up and learn to make your own wire rose rings or beaded earrings. 50% of all proceeds to the JCH. Also shop for unique, one-of-a-kind Ms Harris jewellery at Thrift Up, SOHO Square, 50 Grant Avenue (cnr Frances) in Norwood, Johannesburg on Saturday the 12th of June 2021, between 9.30am and 2pm. See more : https://www.jch.org.za/thrift-shop/ www.msharris.biz #jewelry #thriftshop #johannesburgchildrenshome #Jewellerydesign #MsHarrisjewelery https://www.jch.org.za/ Booking essential: lauren@msharris.biz

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Beam Branding

Renata Tressel has worked in brand and marketing for over 20 years. An expert in understanding the nuance of brand-related issues, within both the social and corporate sectors, Renata brings new meaning to the words "passionate" and "dedicated". Renata can be reached on (+27)83 236 9624, working from beautiful White River.

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Sherene Hustler Photography

For over 17 years, Sherene Hustler has been the photographer of choice for family portraits (through Inner Eye Photography) and corporate photographer through Sherene Hustler Photography. A woman of many talents, Sherene is also a fellow jeweller, creating bespoke wooden rings, made with meaning (send hair, sand, your favourite shell, old guitar strings, old denims etc.) and let Sherene creaet a masterpiece personalised just for you. Sherene also crafts wooden furniture. Contact Sherene on sherenehustler@gmail.com, https://sherenehustler.foliodrop.com/ or (+27) 83 232 0844

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Renata's succullents

Renata can be reached on (+27)83 236 9624, working from beautiful White River.

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Karen Leigh Designs

Karen Leigh Designs – a design studio based in Rivonia, Sandton. If you are looking for great, personalised designs of all kinds – logos and corporate identities, websites, brochures, packaging, annual reports, point of sale, social media campaigns and much more – you have come to the right place. Karen Leigh Designs collaborates with many specialists to ensure we find the perfect solution to your brief. Karen Leigh Designs can help you create a professional brand so that you can focus on growing it. Contact Karen on www.https://www.karenleighdesigns.co.za/ (+27) 82 559 8651 / karen@karenleighdesigns.co.za

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Kevin' Collins

Brand strategist with deep experience. Painter of stories and strategy consultant. Currently consulting to international and local brands. Contact Kevin on colletjie@gmail.com

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Join an online (and Covid-19 safe) jewellery-making workshop on Staurday the 7th of August at 3pm. Learn how to make wire rose and bead rings. Find your tribe.Read More


  • Date: 2021/08/07 03:00 PM - 2021/08/07 04:30 PM
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Past Events

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Jewellery making Pop-Up at Thrift Up for JCH 12 Jun 202150 Grant Avenue, Norwood, Johannesburg, South Africa

How do I keep my jewellery clean?

Use a jewellery cloth to wipe, also silvo/bronzo.

What happens if my jewellery breaks?

Please send it back! Or fix yourself (if an elastic necklace, sometimes it snaps due to wear and tear, and merely needs another knot, and a dab of glue).

What if I want a different size, colour, stone/bead etc.?

Ask away, and we can get as close as damn it! Fortunately/unfortunately, each piece is 100% unique, being hand-crafted.However, I will endeavor to get as close to what you are after, as possible.

How long will it take for me to receive it?

This depends on where in the world you and/or your sister-friend is living. Joburg shouldn't take more than a day/two, with a couple more for the rest of SA. Further afield may take as long as 2-3 weeks (sorry). But it also depends on how much you are willing to pay for postage...Please get in touch to discuss more

What happens of my friend does not receive the gift I bought here and sent her?

We cannot guarantee secure postage, and so it is best to insure your item for safer travels. However, to date we have not had a problem, and we will work together to sort it out, should this occur.

What if I want to buy a whole load of one particular item?

Ask away! Firstly, there is already significant stock of many items, as close as damnit to each another. Secondly, where there's a will, there's a way and I'm sure we can accomodate you.

Where can I shop in-person?

At pop-up stores, craft markets and the like.
At Thrift Up, SOHO Square 50 Grant ave (Cnr Frances st), Norwood, Jhb
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What if my ring does not fit?

There are a few ways to determine your size: determine if you are S,M or L. Know whether you are a 6,7,8... or know your alphabet (k,l,m...p...).
It is also possible to measure the inside of a ring you own, and for us to work it out.
Worst case scenario, gift the ring to a friend, sister, daughter, mother, aunt, colleague or neighbour, and order another: that's the beauty with affordable jewellery!

How do I measure my finger? Or convert measurements?

There are a few ways to determine your size: determine if you are S,M or L. Know whether you are a 6,7,8... or know your alphabet (k,l,m...p...).
It is also possible to measure the inside of a ring that fits and for us to work it out.

Why is there low stock of the item I want? And how long will it take until it is back in stock?

While it doesn't seem possible after the long lockdown, we may run out of the particular item you desire. If so, let us know how urgent it is, and we will endeavour to make you another forthwith. It can take anything from a couple of hours to a couple of days, depending on Ms. Harris's other (at this point, her real) job...
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