Susanne Blackinton is the creator of the Kentucky Derby Trophy, a fifth generation silversmith and alongside her husband, Bill Juaire, a metal spinner. This is her family's 50th anniversary creating the trophy, while it is not adorned in precious jewels like last year's anniversary trophy, it is still just as exquisite, made from solid 14k gold.
Last year's 150th Kentucky Derby Anniversary Trophy was exquisitely detailed and covered in precious jewels. Her father, Ross Blackinton passed away in December 2020 but before he was gone, he expressed his intentions for the trophy to be a blanket of rubies and that it have diamonds in the horseshoe. Susanne set out to make his vision a reality.
Introducing The Derby Gold® Jewelry Collection — limited-edition treasures crafted from reclaimed 14k gold used in the making of the Kentucky Derby® Trophy. Exclusively designed by S. R. Blackinton, official creators of the Kentucky Derby® Trophy.
Each limited-edition piece is meticulously crafted and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. With its unique provenance and elegant design, every piece is destined to become a timeless heirloom.
There are more interesting articles in our section on Racing & Wagering.
