A beautiful, custom-designed bracelet worth $35,000 is being raffled off for a good cause. The Kristy-Elle Heirloom Bracelet, donated by Priest Jewellers, is a stunning combination of diamonds, pink tourmaline, rose quartz, and amethyst nestled in 18-carat white gold. The bracelet was crafted in memory of owner Eliahi Priest’s late wife, Kristy-Elle, who spent her last days at Katie Rose Cottage Hospice. The prize is being raffled off to raise funds for the hospice, with Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart launching the fundraiser at Noosa Civic Shopping Centre.
“I called it Kristy-Elle bracelet because my beautiful wife passed away from cancer last year after a courageous and powerful 12-month battle with that horrible disease,” says Eliahi Preist. He continues to describe his final moments with his wife and how the care that Katie Rose provided was the best he had ever witnessed in his life. “In those moments, I made a resolution to myself that I’d step up and help Katie Rose [Cottage Hospice], and will continue to for the rest of our time here in Noosa,” he says.
Leigh McCready, spokesperson for Katie Rose Cottage Hospice says, “Priest Jewellers has been a long-term supporter of the work we do…they came to us with the idea of creating a unique piece of jewellery called the Kristy-Elle Heirloom Bracelet, which has a written valuation of $35,000.” Only 5000 tickets will be sold in the raffle, the winner of the bracelet will be announced at the annual Katie Rose Cottage Forget-me-not Gala on June 10th. Until June 8th, ticket holders have the opportunity to view the bracelet at Priest Jewellers. Tickets can be purchased at raffletix.com.au/kristyellebraceletraffle.
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