In 2020, we were approached by a passionate horse lover and business owner, Susan Jamieson, with a beautiful vision. She wanted to create a bespoke jewellery collection to feature on her online platform that celebrated horses, all while supporting a cause close to her heart. The idea was to craft a range of exquisite pieces, made ethically and responsibly, with a portion of the proceeds going to a horse charity.
Susan's love of horses fuelled her on many of her life's missions; including many fundraising initiatives. Even during the height of the pandemic, she was on the airwaves, hosting a radio show dedicated to horses in need. Her passion was undeniable and advocating for these magnificent animals was certainly her life’s purpose.
Tragically, Susan passed very suddenly from cancer a few years ago, before we could bring her vision to life. It was a truly devastating loss, not only for her loved ones but for the horse community as well. However, one piece of the collection had already been crafted – a stunning 9k gold horse head ring, adorned with a cascade of diamonds. It was Susan’s favourite; a tangible representation of her dream that we made to bring the collection to life.
Since Susan's passing, this special piece has been sat in a box at the back of our safe gathering dust, and it feels like a waste for it not to be enjoyed. We uncovered it again during our most recent stock check and discussed what we should do with it as a team. We feel compelled to honour Susan’s memory and her love of horses, so selling it on our website doesn't feel like the right send off for this piece of jewellery and it's back story.
So, we’ve decided to donate the ring to Redwings, the largest horse welfare charity in the UK, who will be raising money for it via an online auction, with all proceeds going towards supporting horses in need. It’s the only way we can imagine this ring finding its forever home – a symbol of hope and compassion for the animals Susan cherished.
The beautiful ring is a simply sculpted horse head with a fountain of graduated diamonds set along the mane and tail. It is a fully bespoke, one-of-a-kind piece that was designed and made by hand from start to finish in Cornwall with a story which is very unique and heartwarming. It is a very special piece of jewellery indeed!
We hope it finds a new owner who appreciates its unique story and helps make a difference the horses being supported by Redwings.
