The Legacy Collection serves to symbolize the transformation of South African’s broken and painful past into the hope of a better tomorrow for South Africa. The iconic handmade pieces are tokens of justice, equality, forgiveness and freedom which ring true to the principles of Legacy Collection.
Growing up in South Africa, Charmain Taylor witnessed the cruelty of the apartheid system and saw the transformation the country went through following the release of Nelson Mandela.
Today, South Africa continues to grow in democracy and strive for equality in undoing the injustices of apartheid. Each piece in the Legacy Collection is named in honour of this journey.
Taylor, with Nadia Thaele, birthed ‘The Legacy Exhibition’, which was created as a collaborative exhibition for the purpose of inspiring hope on Mandela’s 101st birthday. T
aylor and Thaele partnered with South African artist, Themba Mkhangeli, 24, whose work speaks of the struggles many South Africans are still faced with today. The exhibition combined artworks stories of Robben Island, Mandela and the freedom fighters.
The Legacy Exhibition echoed the principles of the Legacy Collection. The common thread in the exhibits is the original fence that surrounded the maximum security prison compound on Robben Island, which have been incorporated into the canvas artworks and inspirational portraits, much like the jewelry in the Legacy Collection.
Both the Legacy Collection and the Legacy Exhibition serve the purpose of commemorating the struggle and equality South Africa continues to strive for.
This best-selling design follows the outline of the African continent and outlines the history of the South African freedom fighters who wer...
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Much like the Christian messiah, many South African political icons dedicated their lives to the salvation of the people....
By reusing the fence, the designer reminds the wearer of the hostility once suffered by South African people and suggests there is justice t...
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The wrongdoings of South African History are acknowledged and addressed in this Gold Plated Pendant....
This pair of gold-plated dangle earrings is made to shine. The designers instil South African heritage in the elegant duo by using locally-s...
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The designer of this cross-like necklace has taken careful consideration in juxtaposing the materials featured. Be a part of something bigge...
With five diamonds embedded at the centre, it is a timeless jewel for the consciously stylish. This meaningful ornament is also available in...
This silver bracelet reveals an actual piece of the fence from Robben Island Prison....
The design is striking and truly authentic....
Own one of South Africa’s most historic and iconic pieces of history with this bangle....
Exclusive and extremely limited in supply, this ring echoes history....
At the centre of the ring are two pieces of the fence from Robben Island prison....
With an appeal that can only be felt, it invokes a sense of dynamic movement and unity....
Unique pieces of the Robben Island prison fence have been sealed, plated in gold and hung from a 55 cm gold chain....
The designer behind these hand-twisted sterling silver earrings uses pieces of the same fence to mark a rough border on the African continen...
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What results is not only an accessory but a token of the enduring power of hope and reclamation. This poignant ring is made for the consider...