Thermal, CA – December 12, 2024 – After Ashlee Bond topped the $1,000,000 Coachella Cup Grand Prix on Saturday, December 7, at the Desert International Horse Park, she was presented with two exceptionally beautiful awards: the Coachella Cup itself and a bespoke Pet Portrait Necklace from Irene Neuwirth.
Neuwirth is a renowned fine jewelry designer with flagship boutiques in Los Angeles and New York City. Her custom-made Pet Portrait Necklaces are a favorite of many – including Jennifer Aniston, Taylor Swift and Brie Larson – and Bond will now have the opportunity to join them in having a beautiful necklace made to immortalize an animal of her choosing.
The process of creating the necklace is unique and results in a completely one-of-a-kind piece of art. Neuwirth first works with an artist in Germany who carves crystal quartz, where an animal portrait is then hand-painted in relief. From there, the painted quartz is set on abalone, Mother of Pearl and 18k gold and finished with diamond pave or colored stones.
As the winning owner and rider in the $1,000,000 Coachella Cup Grand Prix, Ashlee Bond was presented with the opportunity to have a bespoke Irene Neuwirth Pet Portrait Necklace created just for her. Photo by DIHP
Bond was awarded the opportunity to have a necklace created as the owner of Donatello 141, the horse she rode to Saturday’s $1,000,000 victory. This special owner recognition was made possible thanks to Irene Neuwirth’s generous sponsorship support of the Desert International Horse Park.
As a silver sponsor of DIHP, Irene Neuwirth has also been named the presenting sponsor of the $100,000 WCHR West Coast Hunter Spectacular, to be held during Desert Circuit 10 in March 2025.
To learn more about Irene Neuwirth and to shop online, visit ireneneuwirth.com.