Bola 3, Company

(Lagos, Nigeria) — In 2004, a casual visit to a bead shop in Washington, DC resulted in Bola Allison discovering her calling, designing jewelry working with rare and exotic gemstones. Her one-of-a-kind pieces are handmade with exquisite attention to detail using age-old techniques. They are modern and feminine, yet reminiscent of eras past. In 2006, Bola and her partner, her sister, Dr. Jumoke Allison, opened their flagship store, BOLA|3, to further showcase their award winning one-of-a-kind jewellery designs. BOLA|3, a brand that changed the landscape of the fine jewelry market in Nigeria, was launched. The national and international fashion community quickly embraced their iconic 18k gold designs and beautiful color palette pieces. As a student in England and the United States, Bola was drawn to the study of Ancient Rome and Africa, stories which later inspired her jewellery collections.