Diamond-Encrusted Console and 18 Carat White Gold: What the Second Boodles × Bentley Collaboration Adds

When two British luxury houses with roots in strong craftsmanship unite, the result transcends conventional automotive customization. The second collaboration between Bentley Motors and Boodles jewellers introduces the Boodles Co-Creation by Mulliner - a bespoke specification that brings fine jewellery materials and design language into the cabin of any Bentley model. Unlike the one-off 'Be Boodles' Continental GTC from 2024, this phase makes the collaboration's signature elements configurable across the entire Bentley range through local retailers.

The first production example is a 2026 Bentayga EWB Azure finished in the Boodles Standard specification, demonstrating how the collaboration's design philosophy adapts to different body styles while maintaining its jewellery-inspired identity. The specification centres on materials and details typically reserved for 18 carat white gold and platinum jewellery, translated into automotive form through Mulliner's precision craftsmanship.

Two Specifications: Standard and Dark

The Boodles Co-Creation offers two distinct interpretations of the collaboration's design language. The Standard specification creates a serene, light-filled cabin using Gravity Grey and Linen hides paired with Autumn Stone and Piano Linen veneers. Powder Pink contrast piping and embroidery flow throughout the interior, echoing Boodles' brand colours. The exterior wears Anthracite paint with jewel-like self-levelling wheel badges, Boodles badging, and subtle Powder Pink painted pinstripes on the mirror caps.

The Dark specification shifts to a moodier palette while maintaining the same level of detail. A Satin Anthracite exterior finish complements a Beluga and Baroda interior with Piano Black veneer. Where the Standard specification uses Powder Pink accents, the Dark specification employs Silver and Chrome embroidery, piping, and paint - directly referencing the platinum and 18 carat white gold materials in Boodles' jewellery collections.

Both specifications feature lofted quilting and a blind stitch repeat pattern of the interlocking 'Be Boodles' motif, carried over from the 2024 one-off Continental GTC. Mood lighting enhances the cabin's jewellery-box ambience.

The Diamond-Encrusted Centre Console

The collaboration's centrepiece is a bespoke diamond-encrusted centre console featuring the 'Be Boodles' design. This element offers a direct translation of fine jewellery craftsmanship into automotive trim, with subtle diamond motifs integrated throughout the interior. The execution maintains the understated elegance both brands are known for - the diamonds enhance rather than dominate the cabin's visual hierarchy.

The centre console's design required close collaboration between Boodles' jewellery designers and Mulliner's craftspeople to ensure the diamond work could withstand the thermal cycling, vibration, and UV exposure inherent to automotive interiors. The result is a functional trim piece that meets automotive durability standards while delivering the visual impact of a jewellery showcase.

Design Language Inspired by Fine Jewellery

The collaboration draws directly from Boodles' approach to 18 carat white gold and platinum jewellery design. The colour palettes in both specifications reference precious metal finishes - the Standard specification's Powder Pink accents evoke rose gold, while the Dark specification's Silver and Chrome details mirror white gold and platinum. The lofted quilting pattern mimics the faceted surfaces of cut gemstones, creating visual depth through light and shadow.

The 'Be Boodles' motif, originally created for the 2024 Continental GTC, appears as both embroidery and laser-crafted perforations. This pattern references the interlocking design elements found in Boodles' jewellery collections, translated into a scale appropriate for automotive upholstery. The blind stitch technique ensures the pattern remains visible without creating texture that would compromise seating comfort.

Painted pinstripes on the veneers and mirror caps add subtle colour accents that tie the interior and exterior together. These details require hand-painting precision, applied by Mulliner craftspeople who work to tolerances measured in fractions of a millimetre.

The Verdict for Collectors of British Luxury

The Boodles Co-Creation by Mulliner offers a rare convergence of two British luxury houses, each with over a century of craftsmanship heritage. The collaboration's expansion from a one-off Continental GTC to a specification available across the Bentley range makes it accessible to customers who want jewellery-inspired design language in their preferred body style. The diamond-encrusted centre console and 18 carat white gold-inspired details create a cabin that functions as both transportation and showcase for fine materials.

Our team at Bentley Montréal in Montréal can guide you through the Boodles Standard and Dark specifications, helping you select the combination of materials and details that aligns with your vision.