Greenfire
Greenfire
Greenfire
After almost a year in the making we were delighted to share the world of Boodles with viewers across the UK and Ireland, as our documentary The Million Pound Necklace: Inside Boodles aired on Channel 4. It was with anticipation that we remained glued to our screens as a subject that seems so familiar to us became that of fascination to others. Twitter began chirping with comments and intrigue as our company was unveiled and laid bare for all to see. The documentary followed the creation of our Emerald 'Greenfire' necklace, from loose stones, to design, creation and launch; shadowing our Directors and Boodles staff each step of the way, with a cocktail party in Monaco, a Diamond buying trip to New York and a few celebrity interviews thrown in.
The Million Pound Necklace
The Greenfire Necklace - centred on seven cushion-cut emeralds totalling 46.20 carats, encircled by 17.38 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds and set in platinum - formed the focal point of the four-piece Greenfire high jewellery collection. Created using exceptional, untreated Colombian emeralds from the Muzo mines, the suite is defined by stones of remarkable depth and intensity, and a sense of mystical enchantment.
The Design
The design of the Greenfire collection was inspired by the interplay of light within nature, particularly the way sunbeams filter through forest foliage. Rebecca Hawkins translated this effect into fluid, organic forms, with vine-like settings and scattered brilliant-cut diamonds capturing the movement and shimmer of light. At its heart, richly coloured emeralds are cradled within flame-like petal motifs, creating a harmonious balance between earth and fire - an expressive, almost ethereal interpretation of the natural world.
Special Stones
As a house of creative and forward-thinking design, our designers put incredible demands upon their craftsmen. The two teams work very closely together to ensure the inspiration and artistry behind each piece is considered and each minute detail is included in the finished creation. Greenfire was no exception and it was these talented and skilled people that brought to life this beautiful suite of jewellery.
Craftsmanship
The Greenfire collection is centred on exceptional emeralds sourced from the renowned Muzo mines, widely regarded as producing some of the finest stones in the world. Revered for centuries for their vivid, radiant green, these Colombian emeralds are unmatched in depth and intensity of colour. At the heart of the suite, seven cushion-cut emeralds totalling 46.20 carats are set alongside 17.38 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds, their luminosity enhancing the emeralds’ natural fire and creating a striking contrast of light and richness.
On The Big Screen
In 2021, The Greenfire Necklace made a striking appearance on the big screens, worn by Dame Helen Mirren in her role as the criminal matriarch, Queenie, in the action film, Fast & Furious 9.
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.