Fine Jewellery 2D

You are invited to design two complementary items based on the theme of dance and movement. You are free to select whatever form of dance ignites your imagination. It could be ballet, ballroom, folk, street, or other, from anywhere in the world and any point in history.

The items you select to design can be any two of the following: pendant, earrings, ring, bracelet or bangle.

The choices you make for gemstones, motifs, textures and other design considerations should combine to capture the spirit of the dance you have selected as your inspiration.

Creative and original ideas are encouraged, while the design must also complement Boodles’ signature aesthetic, quality and craftsmanship, echoing the style and ethos of Boodles Fine Jewellery - a contemporary, classic, design-led British luxury brand. Attention to detail needs to be an important part of the design journey, and thought should also be given to the back of the pieces, the chain (pendant) and the fastenings so that they support and embody the story you are creating through your design proposal.

Entries should be designed to be made in any combination of 18ct yellow, rose and/or white gold, with the finished design weights aligned or close to Boodles parameters. 

As a guide, along with the visual reference mentioned below: pendant 40g, earrings 10g each earring, ring 12g, bracelet or bangle 55g. Diamonds and gemstones should be kept to these specifications: Diamonds from 1 to 10 points per stone (1.3mm - 3mm diameter), totalling 2.5 carats across both items. Emeralds, sapphires and rubies can be used as accent stones up to 3.5mm round/square.

For a statement, coloured gemstone (if using), again as a guide, the following would be appropriate, but not exclusive: aquamarine, tourmaline, garnet group, morganite, moonstone, opal and pearl (max 10mm x 14mm). 

To enable you to express the unique character and origins of the dance you have chosen, you are free to select other gemstones, materials and finishes as a supporting cast.

A visual guide to help you stay within the specified metal weight parameters is shown for your reference by clicking the Gold Button below. Further examples of Boodles’ signature aesthetic can be found on the Boodles website.

• Imaginative and creative outcomes, showing innovation and aesthetic appeal

• Practical and functional solutions

• Suitability of proposed materials, processes and methods of manufacture

• Highest standards of presentation and visual communication, including inspiration source, design development leading to the final design

• Appropriate inclusion of all details as laid out in the brief, particularly designs of compatibility to the Boodles ethos

•  Designs are to be presented on one side only and mounted on card, foam board or equivalent backing board. Paper only entries are not acceptable.

• Submissions - 1 x A3 (maximum)

• Designs must include a 1.1 scaled drawing

• Designs can be created by hand, CAD or in combination

•  Summary/description integrated within your design

•  Names should only be visible on the back of the entry

•  If Ai is used, list what and how much  

The winning designer, subject to Boodles' approval, will be offered: 

• A significant period of work experience in the Boodles design studio, Liverpool 

• The opportunity to see at least one of the two designs taken into workshop manufacture, London

• Travel and accommodation costs will be supported by Boodles 

• The finished item/s may be entered into the 2027/28 GC&DC competition

• The winning design will be showcased and promoted in Boodles showroom/s 

Copyright 

Design copyright remains with the entrant(s). If Patrons opt to produce the winning design(s), an appropriate royalty or commission arrangement will be mutually agreed.