The British landscape never ceases to inspire us. The change of the seasons, the curve of the land; these are timeless and yet seem to hold time. A walk on a hillside. The sway of corn, the sand shifting. The sound of water in a crystal-clear brook. But most of all looking, and really stopping to see. That’s how the countryside talks to us,
revealing its story. In 2017 we began gathering these tales, under the title ‘The Poetry of Landscape’. It’s a theme we were excited about, drawing on nature firsthand and from artists who loved the landscape too. It was our pleasure to introduce these delightful jewels to the collection.
The Poetry Of Landscape
The British landscape
The Story
In “The Poetry of Landscape” our designers pay homage to Britain’s coast and countryside, from the craggy cliffs of Dorset, through wild and formal gardens in East Sussex, to the windswept Yorkshire Dales. Through this collection’s jewellery suites; “Earth”, “Flora”, “Rock”, “Water”, one can see how Britain’s natural environment, climate and seasonal changes find their way into Boodles designs.
The Inspiration
“The Poetry of Landscape” collection was deeply informed by the work of early British Modern artists, including Paul Nash, Edward Bawden and Eric Ravilious, whose interpretations of the British landscape captured atmosphere, form and rhythm rather than strict realism. Inspired by their graphic use of colour, abstract
composition and ability to distill the essence of a place, Boodles’ designers translated
these artistic principles into jewellery.
Special Stones
Gemstones were carefully selected to reflect the colour, light and mood of the landscape, with each stone chosen for its ability to convey a specific natural quality. Soft greens, muted blues and warm pinks echoed foliage, sky and blossom, while diamonds were used to capture light, movement and contrast.
Behind The Design
Together, the four suites; Earth, Flora, Rock and Water, formed a cohesive exploration of the British landscape, each capturing a different facet of its character. From rolling hills and ancient stone to blossoming gardens and shifting waters, the collection translated natural elements into finely balanced compositions of form, colour and light.
Heritage
Photographer Martin Morrell was commissioned to capture the spirit of the British outdoors and the natural elements that are referenced in the Boodles design language - it was these photos that framed this archive collection.
Craftsmanship
Each piece in the collection demanded an exceptional level of craftsmanship, combining precise engineering with sculptural artistry to translate intricate designs into wearable forms, often requiring hundreds of hours to perfect every detail, movement and setting.
“Our creative approach is to find a balance between something that is relevant today but that also has elements of enduring beauty. To achieve this, we not only need to have an extensive design vocabulary but also need to be intuitive and receptive to visual clues in the world outside our studio. Designers tend to be highly sensitive by nature, and continually make connections between different aspects of art and design – be that from an exhibition, a film or architecture – and often there is a resonance between our work and that of our colleagues in other fields.”
The Boodles Archives
The Boodles Archive offers a glimpse into a series of exclusive high jewellery collections, each defined by one-of-a-kind designs and exceptional gemstones. Drawing inspiration from places, people and journeys, these collections reflect moments in time translated through craftsmanship and creativity.