Established in 1960, Baxter’s Fine Jewelry has modernized its jewelry shop with the latest printing machines, laser welding, engraving machines, in-house computer-aided design, and a manufacturing facility. Combining family traditions, commitment to hand-crafted quality, and the latest in jewelry CAD design and setting technology, Baxter’s Fine Jewelry and S.R. Blackinton created a stunning Derby trophy that will forever hold a place in history. Crafting the Gold Cup is a tradition for S.R. Blackinton, but adding stones to the design only happens every 25 years, making each quarter century’s Gold Cup special, and this year’s is exceptional. Laid across the rider’s lap atop the trophy is a rose blanket comprised of 196 rubies, 36 round emeralds, and 96 marquise emeralds. Twelve round brilliant diamonds make up the cover cape, and the braid around the top of the trophy’s body incorporates 38 cabochon rubies.
The horseshoe consists of 12 diamonds, and the entire thing rests on a solid jade base, finishing off the unique display for a celebratory milestone. “We wanted to make the emeralds look like the real leaves on the blanket. So, we finalized the design, ordered all the stones, ensured they matched, and then set them all using a microscope with new technology and laser welding,” explained Messerlian. “That’s why it came out so nice and precise.”
Skyla Blackinton-Juaire, left and Susanne Blackinton-Juaire, right
15 DAVIS JEWELERS
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