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Jewel Royale
The Most Expensive Chess Set in the World!

Granted a rare special dispensation by the Crown Department of Constitutional Affairs to use the ‘Royale’ accolade, Jewel Royale is proud to bring you The Jewel Royale Chess Set.

Their internationally renowned jewellery partner, Boodles (previously known as Boodle & Dunthorne) is synonymous with quality, exclusivity and British workmanship.  Design has always been a passion of Boodles, ever since the original Boodle & Dunthorne was founded in 1798.  Today Boodles remains a British family company, run by brothers Nicholas and Michael Wainwright. Nicholas heads up the gemmology and creativity, while Michael is more focused on the commercial side, along with Jody and James - the sixth generation of the family now working in the business.

Valued at over £5 million, this single chess set is the most expensive and luxurious game set in the world.  Constructed in gold and platinum, it is set with diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires and pearls.
 

Weighing in at 165.2 grams of 18 carat yellow gold, the hand-made king has a uniquely turned underneath achieved using the ‘guillochet’ method.  The magnificent piece is set with 73 rubies, 146 sapphires, 748 diamonds and a secreted pearl.


 

The set’s playing surface is made of yellow and white gold and set with diamonds. The corners are supported by a crystal ball with a gold centre post. Each ball is inlayed with a 16 carat yellow gold spiral of diamonds.

Where corners meet
 

Enjoy the pictures below, and start saving your pennies!
 

These pawns don't need promoting!
 

Detail on the rook

The Bishop's Mitre


The knights
 

Detail on the queen
 

Trevor Wardle, of Jewel Royale, reports that the set "...will be featured in advertising, promotional and charity fundraising events..." providing "...a unique promotional opportunity with world wide appeal and ‘Royale’ connections."  Licensing opportunities for luxury brands will be available. Initial treatments for cognac, whisky, fragrances, leisure clothing, travel goods, confectionary and stationery have already been prepared. Brand endorsement for established and new products will be keenly sought.

Award winning writer, Clifford Thurlow, has been commissioned to write a thriller entitled Checkmate. Work started in February on the book. The central plot is based around the Jewel Royale Chess Set. With a series of sub plots and nail biting suspense, the book is set to be a best seller.

For more information about this incredible chess set, or to register your interest in the set, please visit:

Jewel Royale Boodles

 

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