Sabine Roemer creates bespoke bangles for Oscar nominees

UK-based jeweller Sabine Roemer has especially created two bespoke bangles , one for Morgan Freeman nominated Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Nelson Mandela in the movie Invictus and the film’s producer Lori McCreary, who will wear the bangles at the 82nd Academy Awards – on Sunday, March 7. The bangles are named 46664 Bangles after Nelson Mandela’s Robben Island prison number.

The bangles are created with spectacular Zambian emeralds, and were handmade using locally-produced 18K yellow gold and platinum. The vibrant deep green Zambian emeralds have been produced by Gemfields. Emeralds were selected in the design for their symbolism with peace and prosperity. The conflict-free diamonds have been sourced from South African diamond company Namakwa.

Roemer comments, “When Morgan and Lori mentioned at the UK premiere of Invictus that they wanted something different to wear at the upcoming Oscars, I wanted to create two pieces of jewellery that were 100% African. It seemed fitting to raise awareness around the 46664 Bangle initiative, an international symbol in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Combined with Zambian emeralds from Gemfields and local Diamonds from Namakwa it seemed like the perfect fit.”

Every 46664 Bangles bear a unique serial number that can be used to register them online and in so doing, authenticate them. 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.

Freeman has been a long time supporter of the 46664 Bangle initiative. He said, “The ‘Invictus’ Bespoke 46664 Bangle is a reminder that one person can indeed make a significant impact on the world.”

Freeman plays the role of nelson Mandela in Invictus, a portrayal of South Africa’s 1995 Rugby World Cup victory and its impact on brining a nation together.