Laings unveils diamond and sapphire necklet for charity

Laings has unveiled a 2ct carat diamond and sapphire necklet produced to aid elevate resources for Sir Jackie Stewart’s charity, Race From Dementia. 

The a person-off piece functions around 100 diamonds and two blue sapphires – which stand for the Saltire. It was crafted to spend homage to Stewart’s prestige as a two-time capturing champion for Scotland right before he turned concerned in motor racing.

Stewart labored intently with Laings on the bespoke structure, which also contains a hand engraving to mark the function, and he commissioned Laings to build this piece.

Motivated by the Scottish landscape, the handcrafted white gold necklet was commissioned as a prize for the clay pigeon capturing event held as element of the Sir Jackie Stewart Traditional Pageant of Motoring at Thirlestane Castle.

The occasion was held in help of Race Against Dementia – the charity started by Stweart to increase income for exploration into avoidance and cure for dementia, a condition that affects 50 million persons around the globe.

Sarah Alexandar, direct designer at Laings who conceptualised the piece, claimed: “It was an honour to have been questioned to do the job with Sir Jackie Stewart to develop a attractive piece of jewelry for an remarkable couple and this kind of a deserving cause.

“We repurposed the spherical sapphire which experienced formerly taken satisfaction of position in Laings’ 175 necklet designed to celebrate Laings’ 175-12 months anniversary and impressive feat as Scotland’s oldest relatives jeweller. It felt proper that this specific stone should be the centrepiece for this bespoke commission.”