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Launch of the Asprey 'Protector Collection'
LONDON, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
- Jewelled Pieces Inspired by Asian Culture to Benefit Children of Conflict
The 'Protector Collection' has been meticulously created with Asprey by Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt to
benefit a charity close to their hearts. The limited Collection of fine jewels and silver objects was inspired
by Angelina's reflection on the snake as an iconic guardian, a cultural symbol of family protection and fertility.
All net proceeds will be donated to the international Education Partnership For Children of Conflict (EPCC)
which benefits children in regions across Asia.
During Angelina's first pregnancy she was given a snake ring, to guard her and her unborn child. She has
subsequently given birth to Shiloh and her twins, Vivienne and Knox, and the symbol has become endowed
with great personal importance as a family guardian. It is this snake icon that has provided inspiration for the
Protector Collection and has been interpreted into various forms from jewelled pendants, bracelets and rings
to a children's tooth box and silver egg cup.
The Asian culture was an enormous inspiration for Angelina and Brad when creating the Protector
Collection, including extensive travel and research across the continent. The texture of the local snakes was
studied and interpreted into hand carved scales in this sculptured jewellery - bringing to life the fluid
dimensions and movement of the snake.
The gold and jewelled snake anklet and bracelets are directly influenced by the beautiful bells of SE Asia,
where the snake signifies protection and the tradition of creating bells an honoured occupation associated with
courage, strength and integrity. Angelina and Brad explored the significance of colour in the region - white
representing purity and brightness and black the dark westerly skies thought to be heaven. The finest white
and black diamonds were used in creating the pieces and all the faceted and the coloured gems cut in Asia.
Angelina's love for Asia is shown by her charity work for the children in Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand and
China. She adopted her son Maddox from Cambodia and Pax from Vietnam.
The individual pieces in The Protector Collection are limited editions, handcrafted at the Asprey London
Prices available on request.
For interviews/images contact:
Alice Hart/Caroline Parrish
The Communication Group
T: +44-(0)207-630-1411
E: ahart@thecommunicationgroup.co.uk
SOURCE: Asprey
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