'Raindance' ring
Ring
2009 (made), 2000 (designed)
2009 (made), 2000 (designed)
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This ring is one of a family of 'Raindance' jewels designed and retailed by the firm of Boodles. The design for the ring was conceived in 2000, and the first ring was made in 2002. The title 'Raindance' celebrates the abundance and good fortune which traditionally follow a raindance.
By August 2009 over a thousand 'Raindance' rings had been sold in a number of different versions: in gold and diamonds; platinum and diamonds; pink sapphires, diamonds and platinum; and aquamarines, diamonds and platinum.
Boodles was founded as Boodle and Dunthorne in Liverpool in 1798. Its London shops include one in New Bond Street opened in 2007. It also has shops in Liverpool, Manchester, Chester and Dublin. Boodles is a family company run by Nicholas and Michael Wainwright, the fifth generation to work in the business.
By August 2009 over a thousand 'Raindance' rings had been sold in a number of different versions: in gold and diamonds; platinum and diamonds; pink sapphires, diamonds and platinum; and aquamarines, diamonds and platinum.
Boodles was founded as Boodle and Dunthorne in Liverpool in 1798. Its London shops include one in New Bond Street opened in 2007. It also has shops in Liverpool, Manchester, Chester and Dublin. Boodles is a family company run by Nicholas and Michael Wainwright, the fifth generation to work in the business.
Object details
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| Title | 'Raindance' ring (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Platinum set with faceted diamonds. |
| Brief description | 'Raindance' ring. Platinum, diamonds. Boodles, England, 2009. |
| Physical description | Platinum ring set with nine diamonds. A ribbed hoop divides into three separate elements at the front of the ring, each set with three brilliant-cut diamonds, irregularly spaced. |
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| Credit line | Given by Boodles |
| Object history | This ring is one of a family of 'Raindance' jewels designed and retailed by the firm of Boodles. The design for the ring was conceived in 2000, and the first ring was made in 2002. The title 'Raindance' celebrates the abundance and good fortune which traditionally follow a raindance. By August 2009 over a thousand 'Raindance' rings had been sold in a number of different versions: in gold and diamonds; platinum and diamonds; pink sapphires, diamonds and platinum; and aquamarines, diamonds and platinum. |
| Summary | This ring is one of a family of 'Raindance' jewels designed and retailed by the firm of Boodles. The design for the ring was conceived in 2000, and the first ring was made in 2002. The title 'Raindance' celebrates the abundance and good fortune which traditionally follow a raindance. By August 2009 over a thousand 'Raindance' rings had been sold in a number of different versions: in gold and diamonds; platinum and diamonds; pink sapphires, diamonds and platinum; and aquamarines, diamonds and platinum. Boodles was founded as Boodle and Dunthorne in Liverpool in 1798. Its London shops include one in New Bond Street opened in 2007. It also has shops in Liverpool, Manchester, Chester and Dublin. Boodles is a family company run by Nicholas and Michael Wainwright, the fifth generation to work in the business. |
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| Accession number | M.52:1-2009 |
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| Record created | April 29, 2010 |
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