The Boodles family story started in Liverpool in 1798, and thanks to Boodles’ talented design team and visionary philosophy, the company continues to champion exceptional British fine jewellery more than two centuries later.
It is 20 years since the renowned Raindance ring was created; and 10 years since the V&A Museum’s jewellery curator chose the classic ring as 'an icon of British jewellery design' to showcase in their permanent exhibition. To celebrate the anniversary, Boodles revealed the new ‘Raindance’ ring set with rare pink and white diamonds. Boodles has also unveiled a special one-off piece featuring an extremely rare 10.05 carat pink diamond. Cut from a rough stone that weighed almost 20 carats, the diamond has been cut into a pear shape and mounted into a spectacular ring, also set with white and Argyle pink diamonds. Jody Wainwright, Boodles Director, heralds this as one of the most precious stones in the company’s 223-year history.
Boodles has partnered with Betts Metals, another British family business, to supply Single Mine Origin (SMO) Gold. The partnership means that Boodles customers can wear jewellery knowing that the gold comes from a responsible mine which is contributing to the local region, both socially and environmentally.
A firm with centuries of history, Boodles is encouraged to think in ‘generations’ rather than individual years. The Chairman, Nicholas, and his brother Michael represent the fifth generation of the Wainwright family to run Boodles. Cousins Jody and James are the sixth generation. And, in the autumn of 2020, Michael’s daughter, Honour, joined the company. Boodles is well and truly ‘A Family Story’.