Growing up in the small but promising town of Mahikeng in the North West, Ursula Pule, Creative Director of Nungu Diamonds, is one of few women leading the diamond industry in South Africa.
Having joined the company formally in 2016, to work alongside her husband Kealeboga (Lebo) Pule, the founder of Nungu Diamonds, the power couple managed to build a solid diamond business into one that is today, one of only five diamond companies selected to be part of the De Beers Diamond Beneficiation Project, launched in 2016. This gives their company not only enormous credibility but also the opportunity to work with the best diamonds in the world, from the most reliable and credible source, and more importantly – diamonds that are responsibly mined. Nungu also has affiliations with Diamond Associations such as the South African Young Diamond Beneficiators Guild and the International Young Diamontaires, which serves under the World Federation of Diamond Bourses, something that Ursula and Lebo are very proud of.
Ursula started her career in the creative industry as a fashion designer after graduating from North West School of Design in the top 6 in her class. The creative that she is, Ursula’s vast knowledge and experience in design made her the perfect fit as Creative Director for Nungu Diamonds. Having been in the diamond business for only 3 yeas, it was a huge feather in Ursula’s cap to have been invited recently by the De Beers Group to be on the panel of international judges for their annual De Beers Shining Light Awards 2018/2019 jewellery competition, having been chosen because of her unique experience and skillset in the diamond and jewellery industry.
Working alongside her husband, Ursula shares the company’s belief in integrity and it is today the cornerstone on which Nungu Diamonds has built its legacy into being the diamond supplier-of-choice for each one of its clients, all of whom seek an authentic diamond experience. With Provenance, Substance and Authenticity as the core value drivers of the business, every Nungu Diamond sold provides an answer to the ‘why’ behind the purchase.
The aim of Nungu Diamonds is to provide a unique offering to private clients looking for a bespoke diamond experience, which includes the process of choosing their perfect diamond from a range of some of South Africa’s finest polished diamonds, and then designing and creating a one-of-kind jewellery piece to suit the client’s individual needs. “We make every diamond purchase an unforgettable experience. To wear a Nungu Diamond is a form of self-expression, we go beyond the sparkle!” comments Ursula.
More about Nungu Diamonds
Nungu Diamonds is a licensed South African natural diamond manufacturer founded in 2013, who today is also a private polished diamond retailer and bespoke diamond jewelry brand. Nungu provides a wide range of polished diamonds to private clients looking for a bespoke diamond experience, straight from the source.
All Nungu’s diamonds are sourced from reputable diamond mining companies and rough diamond suppliers including De Beers, Petra Diamonds, Alexkor and the State Diamond Trader.
The company is one of only five diamond companies selected to be part of the De Beers Diamond Beneficiation Project, launched in 2016. This gives their company the opportunity to work with the best diamonds in the world, from the most reliable and credible source, and more importantly – diamonds that are responsibly mined. Nungu also has affiliations with Diamond Associations such as the South African Young Diamond Beneficiators Guild and the International Young Diamontaires, which serves under the World Federation of Diamond Bourses.
Nungu Diamonds cuts and polishes rough diamonds using the world’s most advanced diamond manufacturing technology to produce world class quality polished diamonds sourced and manufactured in South Africa. The company prides itself in its beautiful, high quality polished diamonds and bespoke diamond jewellery, all of which is proudly South African, and fully GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Certified – the most renowned certification process in the world.