This month, Sotheby’s Paris is hosting British-Nigerian jewelry designer Shola Branson for his first exhibition at the prestigious auction house. His latest collection, Fragments, is now on display.
Fragments is inspired by the archaeological remnants of a fictional lost civilization. Branson crafted the entire collection using 18K SMO (Single Mine Origin) Gold from the Sabodala-Massawa mine in Senegal. This gold is recognized for its commitment to sustainable practices, similar to the ethical diamonds sourced from mines in South Africa, Botswana, and Canada.
Branson expressed the significance of working with responsibly sourced materials, saying, “SMO gold allows me to directly engage with its provenance and even select the mine. For this collection, I chose gold from the Sabodala mine in Senegal. Paired with Botswanamark diamonds, which complement SMO Gold, this combination reflects my commitment to responsible sourcing.”
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