The African Sunset
Two rings – and 694 (!) precious stones between them. In craft terms, these are astounding. The main gems are the show-stoppers: a 21.33 carat tanzanite (acquired on this trip by Boodles’ President, Nicholas Wainwright), and a 20.39 carat pink tourmaline. In each case, these form our African ‘suns’, which in profile you can see setting through the branches of a baobab tree. They are cradled by a pavé-set 'tree's canopy' formed by striking green, orange and pink gemstones.
The African Sunset
Tourmaline African Sunset Ring
African sunset inspired ring featuring an oval shaped tourmaline of over 20 carats surrounded by tsavorites, coloured sapphires and diamonds, set in yellow gold and platinum
Tanzanite African Sunset Ring
Featuring an oval shaped tanzanite of over 21 carats adorned by mandarin garnets, tsavorites, coloured sapphires and diamonds, set in yellow gold
Around Africa in 10 Days
In October 2024, Boodles President Nicholas Wainwright and his niece Honour set off on an unforgettable adventure within Africa, a journey that would go on to inspire our latest High Jewellery collection. From boarding the Blue Train in South Africa to soaring over the Maasai Mara in a hot air balloon, they travelled in search of extraordinary gemstones, design inspiration and a little Boodles magic. Along the way, they met craftspeople, visited communities that are supported by our charity partner Just a Drop, and immersed themselves in the colours, culture and wildlife of this remarkable continent. Join us as we retrace their footsteps and discover the stories behind the jewels.
Behind The Design
The making of Around Africa in 10 days, took years to create. Join us as we take a look at the processes behind these intricate jewellery designs.