Rebus introduces Single Mined Origin (SMO) Gold to its jewellery range
Single Mine Origin gold is a new global standard for gold that guarantees it to be responsibly sourced and fully traceable to a single mine, currently the Hummingbird-owned Yanfolila mine in Mali, West Africa.
SMO Gold is unique in the market because the gold remains segregated and traceable through both the refining and manufacturing process. SMO certification and stamping provides an auditable chain of custody for every gram of gold and peace of mind that this metal has been produced within strict parameters of corporate, social and environmental responsibility.
SMO denotes gold that has been produced by a legitimate mining operation which holds no ties to conflict, where miners are being paid a just wage under secure employment.
Furthermore, SMO strives to ensure that the communities living locally to the gold source are benefitting from sustainability initiatives carried out by the mining operation. Such initiatives include programmes centred on education, healthcare, safe drinking water and agricultural prosperity to support a wide number of people.
Each piece of Rebus Single Mined Origin gold will have a SMO gold mark incorporated with the hallmarks. The SMO mark is applied by the London or Scotland Assay Offices and is your guarantee that the gold has been produced by a legitimate mining operation which holds no ties to conflict, where miners are being paid a just wage under secure employment. Only licensed jewellers are allowed to use this SMO mark.
Additionally, a QR code is supplied with each piece of Rebus SMO jewellery that links to details of where and when the gold was mined and information about the mine, such as the social, environmental and community projects it runs. This allows you to truly explore the gold’s provenance and the community story behind it.
A QR code is supplied with each piece of Rebus SMO jewellery that links to details of where and when the gold was mined and information about the mine, such as the social, environmental and community projects it runs. This allows you to truly explore the gold’s provenance and the community story behind it.
Trace Your Gold
To announce our use of Single Mined Origin (SMO) Gold, whilst celebrating the history & heritage of ancient Greek jewellery and the Roman signet ring style that inspires the Rebus signature look, we have designed these striking pendants and signet rings with an emphasis on evocative words deeply hand engraved into the surfaces.
This small collection is available to buy and can be engraved with symbols or words of your choosing. All pieces are made to order in Single Mined Origin Gold and come with a batch number that you can trace back to the origins of your gold.
Shop Collection“The introduction of SMO Gold was a no-brainer for me. It is traceable from mine to consumer, comes with a QR code that links to details of where and when the gold was mined. This proof of provenance reassures me, I hope likewise for our customers.”
Emmet Smith, Founder of Rebus.