Since 2002, our Kalk Bay studio has created jewellery shaped by a love of gemstones, a passion for the unusual and a commitment to exceptional craftsmanship.

Andreas Betzold founded ANPA in 2001, together with Patrizia Litty, now his wife. A year later, they opened their boutique in Kalk Bay, which grew to include a workshop and a bespoke design studio.

Over the years, ANPA expanded with shops in Cape Town and Franschhoek. In time, however, Andreas chose to return to what he loves most: designing. Rather than managing a growing company, he brought ANPA home to Kalk Bay, where it is today a focused, independent brand centred on his craft and his bespoke work.

Andreas’s lifelong fascination with gemstones began in his childhood in Namibia. It led to a wish to design jewellery that would do justice to the brilliance and beauty of the stones that had captivated him.

His design approach brings together two worlds. His African upbringing is a source of inspiration, while his German heritage shows in his commitment to quality and technical precision. The result is a contemporary aesthetic with a European sensibility, and jewellery that is as well made as it is beautiful.

With a background in graphic design and fine art, Patrizia was quickly inspired by her husband’s passion and found the move into jewellery design both exhilarating and fascinating. Setting aside conventional ideas of what jewellery should be, she created free-flowing pieces that capture the essence of their materials. She combined colourful gems, mixed precious metals and unexpected materials such as leather and feathers, bringing a sense of abundance and joie de vivre to the collection.

Since 2021, Patrizia has focused mainly on her work as a visual artist. She remains part of ANPA, and her creative spirit continues to shape its character.