Smiling Rocks is thrilled to announce its haute couture Dream Necklace was up for auction at the fundraising event hosted by Space for Giants and The Aspinall Foundation. The Ormeley Gala Dinner in London was held at the Lindley Hall, The Royal Horticultural Halls and is attended by world-famous musicians, royalty and high-profile figures in entertainment, fashion, politics and media.

Space for Giants and The Aspinall Foundation raised £1.6million to protect African habitats and restore our planet and its magnificent species. Smiling Rocks’ lab grown diamond necklace was specifically chosen to feature in this exclusive live auction and was the highest bidding item, sold at US$122,000 (£95,000) at one of London’s most prestigious galas.

The Dream necklace is studded with 54 lab grown diamonds totalling 74.65cts in 18K white gold. Smiling Rocks Dream Necklace have been seen on top celebrities and models such as Gigi Hadid in Met Gala 2023, Catherine O’Hara on the Oscars 2024 and Camila Cabello on Oscars Pre-party event 2024.

“We are thrilled to see a lab grown diamond necklace being the first of its kind to be auctioned with grace and luxury. This is a sign of change and people’s acceptance towards a conscious and greener future. I’m very pleased to see the appreciation of the designs and the cause behind which brand is standing for are valued. says Zulu Ghevriya Co-founder and CEO of Smiling Rocks.

Smiling Rocks started supporting Space for Giants in 2020 to protect and preserve wildlife and landscapes across Africa. Together we have built fences to reduce human-elephant conflict and have supported their Stop the Illegal Wildlife Campaign. The brand is pleased to work with a phenomenal charity organization that delivers hands-on impact where it is needed most, supporting and preserving our planet and local communities. Here is a short video of our collaboration.