Sabine Roemer created two bespoke 46664 Bangles (named after Nelson Mandela’s Robben Island prison number) that glittered on the wrists of acclaimed Oscar® nominee Morgan Freeman and Invictus producer Lori McCreary at the red carpet event of the year – the 82nd Academy Awards.
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The unique 46664 Bangles feature spectacular Zambian emeralds and were specially designed for Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary by bespoke UK-based jeweller Sabine Roemer. Roemer has been creating one-of-a-kind jewellery sculptures for the Nelson Mandela Foundation for the past three years, helping to raise funds for the organisation. Freeman is already a big fan of Roemer’s work, having bought the designer’s diamond-encrusted sculpture of Mandela’s hand at his 92nd birthday celebration in New York in 2009.
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Both bangles were handmade using locally-produced 18K yellow gold and platinum. The vibrant deep green Zambian emeralds have been produced by coloured gemstone mining company, Gemfields, whose focus is on the consistent supply of ethically-produced emeralds that have followed a transparent route from mine to market. Emeralds were the gems of choice for the designs, as throughout the ages they have symbolised peace and prosperity. The conflict-free diamonds are from South African diamond company Namakwa, who continue their ongoing support to the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
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All 46664 Bangles bear a unique serial number that can be used to register them online and in so doing, authenticate them and track who has been employed through the programme. In honor of Freeman’s and McCreary’s commitment to the 46664 Bangle initiative, as well as in recognition of the Oscar nomination, the serial code on the inside of his bangle reads ‘Invictus’. After the Oscars®, the bracelets will be auctioned to raise funds for the 46664 Campaign of The Nelson Mandela Foundation, including the fight against HIV/AIDS.
A long-time champion of the 46664 Bangle Initiative, Freeman has been quoted as saying that he never takes his bangle off. Freeman states, “The ‘Invictus’ Bespoke 46664 Bangle is a reminder that one person can indeed make a significant impact on the world.”
