Revered names in the jewelry and automotive worlds combine to create a luxury icon.
For over a century, Bentley has been renowned for exemplifying the pinnacle of automotive luxury and performance, presenting innovative technologies, beautiful style, incredible attention to detail, and using the finest materials. Today, Bentley’s lineup consists of some of the most luxurious and futuristic vehicles on the road, and with electrification set to sweep through the brand’s portfolio, it’s only going to get more high-tech and innovative.
Similar to Bentley, but in the jewelry world is Boodles, another British icon whose roots trace all the way back to 1798. Known for putting dazzling stones in stunning settings, Boodles creates pieces that mesmerize wearers and onlookers alike. Its fine and high jewelry are both known for representing luxury and incredible craftsmanship in the jewelry industry, just as Bentley does for the automotive world. Now, Boodles and Bentley have come together with the bespoke ability of Bentley’s Mulliner division and created a new one-of-one collaborative Continental GTC.
The grand touring convertible features an elegant configuration pairing Porpoise Grey with a Linen interior, which is accented by Boodle’s signature Powder Pink. In addition, the center console features a “Be Boodles Bentley” pendant, featuring a diamond set in 18-karat white gold. The one-off bespoke embroidery features 278,566 stitches, taking 6 hours to complete. Meanwhile, the veneer pairs a piano finish with 200-million-year-old stone, which is painstakingly only a tenth of a millimeter thick.
Other precious details include knurled air vents, dials, and bezels, 24-karat gold organ stops, and engraved treadplates, transforming the already-luxurious Bentley Continental GTC into a collector-grade bespoke masterpiece. With both Boodles and Mulliner having heritage that dates back to the 18th century, this stunning new one-of-one convertible is an ode to two historic icons in British luxury.
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