Gorgeous and Glamorous. Dashing and Debonair. At Hollywood’s most glittering and anticipated evening of the year, the Academy Awards®, there was an extra sparkle on the red carpet tonight. As celebrities showed off their couture outfits, sleek hairstyles and dazzling fashionable accessories, two particular items of jewelry attracted special attention.

The 46664 Bangle bracelets worn by Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary caught the eye of many on the red carpet tonight because of their greater significance and meaningful positive impact. The bracelets are beautiful bling, but as they are engraved with Nelson Mandela’s prisoner number 46664, they also represent his humanitarian causes and the noble qualities for which he is adored around the world. The bracelets will be auctioned at a later date to raise money for the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

Aside from the custom-made bracelets made specially for Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary, the 46664 Bangles are available in platinum, gold, silver and copper. The bracelets are a powerful symbol of hope – creating employment where it’s so badly needed and supporting the 46664 Campaign of the Nelson Mandela Foundation in the ongoing fight against HIV AIDS.

Anyone can be a superstar and support the 46664 Bangle project by buying their own 46664 Bangle here – all the bracelets bear a digital imprint of  Nelson Mandela’s hand, and are being referred to as the “South African Bracelet for Hope”.

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The custom-made 46664 Bangle made its debut last night on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno as Morgan Freeman showed the custom-made 46664 Bangle which he’ll be wearing at the Oscars.  All the bracelets bear a digital imprint of  Nelson Mandela’s hand, and are being referred to as the “South African Bracelet for Hope”.

Morgan Freeman talks about the meaning of the 46664 Bangle, about Nelson Mandela, and his role in Invictus. Also on display was the silver 46664 Bangle which he wears regularly, the bracelet that anyone can buy and support the 46664 Bangle project. See Morgan Freeman’s bracelet and the full interview on NBC here

Speaking about the movie Invictus in the interview, did Nelson Mandela like the film? Freeman says, “We showed it to him at the Foundation … and I’m right next to him, watching him watch me be him. He smiled a lot and nodded and he seemed to like it.” But one of his greatest compliments came when Nelson Mandela’s long-time personal assistant heard Morgan Freeman talking on set – as Freeman says, “I got the best compliment … she thought when she came on the set first time, that Madiba was there”.

The official photographs of the special-edition, 46664 Bangles are in and we’re showing them off!  The spectacular bracelets were designed by world-class jeweler, Sabine Roemer, for the 2010 Oscars.  Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary will be wearing these 46664 Bangles on the red carpet at this weekend’s 82nd Annual Academy Awards!

They’re undeniably elegant, with a meaningful and positive impact, as the bangles will be auctioned at a later date to raise money for the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

Anyone can support the 46664 Bangle project by buying their own 46664 Bangle.  All the bracelets bear a digital imprint of  Nelson Mandela’s hand, and are being referred to as the “South African Bracelet for Hope”.

See photos of Morgan Freeman’s bracelet and all the beautiful Bangles here: Official, Special Edition, 46664 Bangles for the 2010 Oscars 

Spectacular, African Daisy inspired, 46664 Bangle

World-class jeweler, Sabine Roemer, has designed two spectacular ‘Invictus-edition’ 46664 Bangles to be worn by Morgan Freeman and Movie Producer, Lori McCreary, at this year’s 82 Annual Academy Awards.

The ‘African Daisy 46664 Bangle’ bracelet  is made from 18ct yellow gold in an African Daisy design scattered with emeralds and white diamonds and engraved with ‘Invictus’ and 46664.

The ‘Invictus 46664 Bangle’ platinum bangle bracelet engraved with 46664 and decorated with emeralds and black diamonds is inscribed with ‘Invictus’ and ‘46664′.

Both special-edition 46664 Bangles will be auctioned off for charity at a later date. Anyone can support the 46664 Bangle project by buying their own bangle in copper, silver, gold or platinum.

Photographs of the custom-made 46664 Bangles to follow this week.

Platinum 46664 Bangle featuring emeralds and black diamonds

Morgan Freeman has won the NAACP lead actor award for his performance as Nelson Mandela in the uplifting movie, “Invictus.” Freeman could be seen mouthing “wow” as his name was announced. Good luck, Mr Freeman, for your Best Actor nomination, Sunday March 7th at the Oscars!

Photo: Chris Pizzello / Associated Press

The BBC have compiled an audio and photo history of Nelson Mandela’s long walk to becoming the first black President of South Africa.

BBC Slideshow, visit this link: Audio slideshow: Long walk to freedom

Feb 11th marks the 20th Anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s release from prison. Images of him leaving Victor-Verster Prison after 27 years of imprisonment are now great moments in modern history. At the end of today, when the sun sets on the 20th Anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s release from prison, lets take a moment to reflect on the progress the country has made, and remember that there is still much to be done in South Africa. Please consider buying a 46664 Bangle and helping people in South Africa to gain new skills and earn an income through the 46664 Bangle program.

Nelson Mandela, friends and family celebrate the 20-year anniversary of his release from prison

Photo: AFP/Getty

Morgan Freeman and Lori  McCreary wearing their 46664 Bangle bracelets at Invictus premiere in South Africa. Congratulations to the Invictus team for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor Oscar nominations!

Morgan Freeman, on his Best Actor nomination for “Invictus”: “I’d like to thank the Academy for this extraordinary honor. Congratulations to Matt Damon on his nomination. I’m especially grateful to Clint Eastwood, Invictus producer, Lori McCreary, and the entire cast and crew of ‘Invictus.’ Most importantly, thank you to Nelson Mandela for his encouragement, his blessing and his friendship – without which, this film would not have been possible.”

See photos of Morgan Freeman’s bracelet here.

Morgan Freeman talks about the 46664 Bangle in the New York Post, December 2, 2009: “It’s 46664. Those were his numbers. Inscribed on his prison bracelet. I wear it all the time.”

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