Chantal has an Honours degree in B.A. Fine Art Jewellery Design, University of Stellenbosch (Cum Laude), has exhibited in numerous group exhibitions and has had peices made up for De Beers, Angloplat and Absolut Vodka. In 2001 she won a De Beers Shining Light Award. Some of her creations have graced the catwalks for Amanda Laird-Cherry and Kirsten Goss London. Chantal lectured for three years in Jewellery Design and Manufacture at the University of Stellenbosch.