A BANBURY jeweller has given a stunning white gold and diamond brooch to town mayor Kieron Mallon to auction for charity.
Michael Jones Jewellers made the piece - worth about £1,500 - to mark the opening of its new High Street showroom.
It was designed by Samantha Mullin, a student at Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College, and was the winning design in an annual competiton run by Michael Jones at the college.
Making the presentation to Mr Mallon on Friday, store manager Stuart O'Grady said: "The competition enables students to design items for the commercial market using precious materials, and gives Michael Jones the opportunity to encourage young talent and promote contemporary design.
"The piece takes inspiration from the Ride a Cock Horse nursery rhyme by incorporating the 'rings on her fingers' and 'bells on her toes' themes. The brooch has been made in our own workshops in 18 carat white gold with three cut diamonds."
"Anyone who wants the brooch should write their name on a £10 note and take the note to Michael Jones or the town hall."
The brooch is on display in Michael Jones' window.
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