Boodles to host exhibition showcasing 225-year story

Boodles is set to host an exhibition at the Lady Lever Art Gallery from 22 October to 5 March 2023, to showcase the jewellery brand’s 225-year story and show how Liverpool has helped shape the company’s growth.

The exhibition will feature examples of work by 19th century Liverpool jewellery makers as well as jewellery by Boodles. Pieces of “historic” jewellery from Liverpool makers and racing trophies made by Boodles will illustrate the early years of the firm.

Visitors will be able to see the story behind the jewellery, from the sourcing of precious stones and metals through to the design and the manufacture of the pieces.

Lady Lever Art Gallery said Boodles’ rise from city jeweller to high-end design and manufacture will be shown through the contemporary jewellery on display.

Alyson Pollard, head of the Lady Lever Art Gallery, said: “The exhibition will show how this Liverpool family firm, previously known for many years as Boodle and Dunthorne, became a world leading brand. The jewellery on display will be luxurious and the intricacies of jewellery design and manufacture can be explored. It’s going to be dazzling.”

James Amos, director at Boodles, added: “See how the famous Boodles brand was created and venture into the glamourous world of high-end jewellery. It’s an opportunity to get close to some of the most imaginative and luxurious jewellery in the world, created by a family firm which still has its flagship store in Liverpool today.”