AMERICAN actress and new mom Mila Kunis has partnered with Gemfields, the world’s leading supplier of responsibly sourced coloured gemstones, and Italian jeweller Marina B, to create a special Zambian emerald ring that honours motherhood and also raises money for Lufwanyama’s Nkana Health Centre.
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, and featuring a Gemfields Zambian emerald from the Kagem Mine in Lufwanyama, with the signature Marina B cut, the ring offers a modern design at a more accessible price point.
“We are very excited about the new Mila ring, as it will introduce the iconic Marina B style to a new generation,” says Marina B chief executive officer Paul Lubetsky.
“While we created it for Mila in celebration of Wyatt’s arrival, this is the kind of ring any woman can wear.”
Gemfields chief executive officer Ian Harebottle says “having worked with Marina B – a heritage brand with exceptional craftsmanship and an exciting new direction – on a previous collection of emerald jewellery, it was only natural that we would collaborate on a piece for our brand ambassador, Mila Kunis, as she starts her journey into motherhood. Not only is the ring beautiful, but it furthers our commitment to social responsibility.”
All the profits from sales of the US$4,800 ring will be donated to the Nkana Health Centre in Zambia, where the Gemfields mine is located. Funds will be used to upgrade the hospital’s facilities and build a dedicated maternity centre.
The ring is available by special order at Marina B’s 57th Street Flagship Boutique in New York, or through the Marina B website at www.MarinaB.com/Mila.
Marina B is a sought-after leader in the jewellery world. It was founded in 1978 by Marina Bulgari after leaving the renowned Italian jewellery company Sottiro Bulgari which was founded by her grandfather.
Over the years, Marina B’s iconic and trend-setting collections have established an elite clientele including Sophia Loren, Elizabeth Taylor, Julia Roberts and Princess Grace.
More recently, Alicia Keys, Faith Hill, Mila Kunis and Jennifer Lopez, among others, have adorned new designs by Marina B.
Inspired by both the art of jewellery design and from its legendary archive, Marina B embodies the classic and the contemporary by incorporating signature designs with modern twists.
US $4,800…….LMAO
Mr Kitwe,
why are you laughing your aasss off? Unless there is some hidden agenda, this is not such a dumb idea. Obviously that price tag is not for the Zambian market. The muzungu somewhere forks out the $4,500 for the ring and a Zambian health facility reaps the benefits.
hey Mr. Kitwe did you know that the wedding ring that Beyonce wears on her finger is worth $5 million? Some ridiculously plush ring that features an 18-carat flawless diamond set in platinum purchased for her by that same no-good husband of hers Jay-Z. So you see? these bazungu can afford these things.
And you understand when I saw bazungu, I’m not talking skin color. I’m talking someone who has so much cash they can use some of it to wipe their behind.