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Boodles style to create something extraordinary. Stylised horseshoes in diamond-set platinum effortlessly convey the energy of horses in motion; in some, droplets of water fly from the hoof, encapsulated in sculptural form. Working with renowned Boodles designer Rebecca Hawkins, the team drew inspiration from horses in sport, using sketches to express the strong, equine shape in a few lines, to develop concepts that capture a singular, defining moment, speaking both to the beauty and power of racehorses in full flight. Earrings are inspired by fields of runners charging through water, with diamond splashes beneath a central stone, while stunning pendants hang from bespoke chains that have ‘water droplets’ running through them. Even the static bangle is alive with movement, placing four hooves together as prints in the turf. The collection’s crowning glory is undoubtedly its iconic leaping horse necklace. A limited edition of only five pieces, the design has been crafted with a spectacular pink diamond in just one. The proceeds of the sale of this universally unique piece will go towards two charities close to the hearts of both Boodles and Cheltenham alike, WellChild and HEROS. Through a nationwide network of WellChild Nurses, home and garden transformation projects, and family information, training and support programmes, WellChild makes it possible for children and young people with complex health needs to be cared for at home instead of hospital, wherever possible. Operating since 2006, HEROS began as a dedicated charity for the rehoming and
LUCKY STARS To celebrate the centenary of the Cheltenham Gold Cup, the Boodles team invites you to join them in the launch of their new collection. There is no better place than the Cheltenham Festival to unveil 2024’s most exciting, equine-inspired luxury jewellery, and no better name than Lucky
I n the year that Red Splash won the inaugural Cheltenham Gold Cup, the art deco movement was reaching the height of its popularity, manifesting across a broad spectrum of visual arts, from architecture and painting to graphics and sculpture. Representing the pinnacle of luxury, glamour and the very essence of modernity, the style transcended international and cultural
fabric, its soul comes straight from the horses themselves. A truly original take on a muse that is as old as the hills, Lucky timelessly honours the undisputed spirit of beauty, power and grace. Skilfully calling on the 1920s venerated sculptural signatures, young British jewellery designer Hannah Davies has harnessed the wild energy of the horse into a quintessentially
boundaries and has withstood the test of time, making it as relevant to the designs of today as those of more than 100 years ago. Yet, long before, since time immemorial, unconstrained by fashion or society, the equine form has inspired artists and romantics from every corner of the world. So it is that in this collection the true inspiration is clear. While whisps of stylised structure remain in its
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