Signature for Good

Received this in my email today, a mailer by Montblanc:

They are launching a charity iniative for UNICEF and have a range of pens, jewellery and leather items specially for the cause!

Since 10% of the sales sold in US and UK will go towards the fund, isn't it a good idea to indulge for a good cause?

Mailer for Singapore International Jewellery Show 2009

I got this mailer in my mail box today!

A mailer for the Singapore International Jewellery Show 2009:
It's going to be held at the Suntec Singapore from 30th July 2009 to 2nd August 2009!

Definitely not to be missed!

Still remember how much stuff I got that last year!

This years theme is on Trends and Traditions, and there is even a showcase of some rare Peranakan jewellery, which I think is probably due to the lingering sensation of the Little Nyona!

Live It Up Without Lighting Up rings

The power of campaign jewellery:

From Armstrong wrist bands, to breast cancer pink ribbon pins to Bvlgari save the children ring, Jewellery is indeed a strong way to put words across to others..

Came across this interesting rings known as 'Live It Up Without Lighting Up'



The lucky few who have the rings are encouraged to wear the ring and be proud of their commitment to ‘Live It Up Without Lighting Up’. They can also pass the ring to a friend or family member and encourage him/her to quit smoking.

Pretty cool design, don't you think so?

Montblanc 46664 Wristband Initiative

I was walking outside the Montblanc boutique at Ngee Ann City today when I chanced upon this:


A stylised wrist band with the numbers '46664' on it...

As I did not have the time to go into the store to check it out.. Decided to do some research online:

Commemorating the momentous 90th birthday of international human rights icon Nelson Mandela, global luxury brand Montblanc proudly announced today that it will support sales in the U.S. of the 46664 bangle, a bracelet introduced during the 46664 star-studded concert series hosted in London in late June. Distributed in platinum, gold, and silver, the bangles bear Mandela's Robben Island five digit prison cell number, 46664, along with a 3D imprint of his hand and have already been met with an overwhelming reception.

"Already, bangle sales have exceeded our expectations," says Robert Coutts, CEO of Coutts Inc., and social justice entrepreneur behind the bangle initiative which aims to significantly contribute to the eradication of HIV/AIDS in South Africa by pumping up to 48 percent of the bangle sales proceeds into 46664, the Foundation's initiative for the campaign for the prevention of HIV/AIDS.

46664 has already become a powerful international symbol and brand for social justice in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Projected to sell 250,000 bangles a year through 2010, each wearer who purchases this special bracelet will be able to track online how the funds will be used in alleviating HIV/AIDS through a unique serial number imprinted on the bangle.

"We have had to take necessary steps to boost production to meet the astounding demand from the international public," said Coutts. "Scale is critical to the success of this project as the goal is to raise sufficient funds to sustain HIV/AIDS prevention projects for the next 16 years for the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

"Montblanc North America is very honored to be a part of this major international initiative," said Montblanc North America President and CEO, Jan-Patrick Schmitz. "Our brand is one that takes as much pride in promoting worthwhile causes around the globe as we do in creating our hand-crafted watch and jewelry collections. The 46664 initiative and the impact that a leader such as Nelson Mandela has had in society is important to helping create a stronger, healthier world."

Produced using "fair trade" precious metals from South Africa suppliers and with workmanship accomplished by local craftsmen, many of whom are living with HIV, the 46664 bangle will be available in the U.S. at select Montblanc boutiques in New York, Las Vegas, Miami, San Francisco, and Costa Mesa.

"This project is far more than creating the latest fashion statement," said Coutts. "Becoming the owner and wearer of a 46664 bangle is an affirmation of responsibility. As Madiba himself has instructed us: 'The future is now in our hands,' these bangles represent a commitment to bringing about a future for South Africa that is true to the vision of the man whose prison number they bear."

Achmat Dangor, CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, said that they "welcomed the innovative social business model of the 46664 Bangle Initiative that ensures that local artisans and workers benefit" and added that, "the initiative also has the potential to raise significant revenues for the 46664 campaign."

Save the Children, Buy a ring!

One ring to rule them all... one ring to save the children!

For their 125th anniversary, fashion house Bulgari has set a goal of raising €10 million EUR (approximately $13 million USD) for the Save the Children foundation, having already completed one tenth of the goal through an initial donation of €1 million EUR (approximately $1.3 million USD). The campaign’s premise will see a special silver ring featuring an engraved Bulgari logo on the outside with a “Save the Children” engraving seen within. Constructed of silver as an homage to Bulgari’s original roots as a silverworks company in the 19th century, 20% of the sale of each ring will be donated to Save the Children. The Save the Children foundation continually looks to protect the rights of children as well as make the necessary efforts to give them a better life through various programs. The ring will go on sale starting February 1st 2009 till December 31st, 2009 at Bulgari stores around the world. A retail price should hover around $375 USD. Retails in Singapore at about SGD $555.

Do your part today!