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When Princess Anne visited Barrie in fall 2013, she was presented with not one, but two unique pieces of jewellery created by Georgian alumni. Emily Wojna won a City of Barrie design contest to create a piece fit for royalty. Her winning bracelet, made entirely of Canadian materials, was based on an equestrian theme and featured blue sodalite, diamonds and 14-karat yellow gold. The bracelet's intricate centre medallion resembled a horse's bit and featured the motto "Tenacious and Versatile," from the Grey and Simcoe County Foresters — a regiment ceremonially led by Princess Anne, who is their Colonel-in-Chief. Meeting the Princess Royal at the civic reception is a moment Emily will never forget. "She came to my table and I was able to tell her about my design. I didn't expect I'd be able to explain it to her in person. I think I started to tear up because I couldn't believe it was actually happening," said Emily. At the same time, Kyle Barrett crafted a brooch commissioned by the Foresters using Ontario gold, silver, diamonds, sodalite and amethyst. The brooch was designed by Georgian faculty member Greg Merrall, who re-imagined the regiment's badge. "I was so honoured that Greg trusted my skill as a goldsmith enough to offer me this work. It is one of those rare opportunities that only happen a few times in a career if you're lucky." Kyle says his studies prepared him EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE: MAKING JEWELLERY FOR ROYALTY EMILY WOJNA Jewellery and Metals, 2011 Goldsmithing/Silversmithing, 2013 KYLE BARRETT Mechanical Technician — Tool and Die, 2011 Jewellery and Metals, 2012, Goldsmithing/Silversmithing, 2013 It is one of those rare opportunities that only happen a few times in a career if you're lucky. Kyle Barrett on creating jewellery for a member of the Royal Family (Left) Kyle Barrett and Emily Wojna with the custom jewellery they created for Princess Anne. (Right) The Princess Royal wears the brooch created by Kyle during a reception in Barrie in 2013. GEORGIANVIEW 2014 16 ALUMNI HAVING EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES