Laings unveils diamond and sapphire necklet for charity

Laings has unveiled a 2ct carat diamond and sapphire necklet established to help raise money for Sir Jackie Stewart’s charity, Race From Dementia. 

The a person-off piece capabilities above 100 diamonds and two blue sapphires – which signify the Saltire. It was crafted to pay out homage to Stewart’s status as a two-time capturing winner for Scotland right before he became included in motor racing.

Stewart worked carefully with Laings on the bespoke design and style, which also features a hand engraving to mark the occasion, and he commissioned Laings to generate this piece.

Affected by the Scottish landscape, the handcrafted white gold necklet was commissioned as a prize for the clay pigeon capturing function held as aspect of the Sir Jackie Stewart Basic Competition of Motoring at Thirlestane Castle.

The function was held in support of Race Against Dementia – the charity started by Stweart to elevate cash for analysis into avoidance and treatment method for dementia, a condition that influences 50 million persons all over the world.

Sarah Alexandar, guide designer at Laings who conceptualised the piece, said: “It was an honour to have been requested to work with Sir Jackie Stewart to develop a attractive piece of jewellery for an astounding few and these kinds of a worthy bring about.

“We repurposed the round sapphire which had beforehand taken satisfaction of location in Laings’ 175 necklet built to celebrate Laings’ 175-year anniversary and spectacular feat as Scotland’s oldest family jeweller. It felt appropriate that this distinctive stone really should be the centrepiece for this bespoke fee.”