Matthew Ashton

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Matthew Ashton

Reviewed by William Cooper

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Updated 17th March 2025

We are excited to announce our partnership with pre-eminent jeweller Boodles.

For over two centuries, Boodles has set the standard for luxury British jewellery. Known for the quality of their materials – the company is the only British jeweller to offer the incredibly rare and precious Ashoka-cut diamonds – as well as their exceptional craftsmanship, Boodles’ jewellery creations and timepieces are coveted across the globe.

A very brief history of Boodles

Boodles was founded in 1978 by young watchmaking apprentice Henry Wainwright. After opening H Wainwright & Sons in 1898, Wright’s prowess would lead the company to great success in the coming decades. In 1934, Boodles – by now a well-established luxury jeweller – were commissioned to design a silver-gilt switch box for King George V, establishing their wares as being – literally – fit for a king.

Boodles and Stanhope: founded by families

To this day, Boodles remains under the proud ownership of the Wainwright family, who ensure all the company’s operations remain true to the Boodles ethos.

Stanhope too has proud family roots and a ‘person over product’ approach that guides all that we do. That’s why we’re so excited to join forces so that we can offer you a seamless protection experience on your Boodles purchases.

Your Boodles jewellery will no longer be vulnerable immediately post-purchase because you will now automatically receive 14 days of complimentary cover on purchases of up to £500,000. This worldwide coverage protects your jewellery against loss, theft, fire, accidental damage and more, whether you’re buying in-store or on your browser. This means that if you’re making a Boodles purchase online, you can be assured that your jewellery is in safe hands before you’ve even held the box.

If you decide you’d like to keep your coverage after your 14 day complimentary cover expires, we can offer a 10% discount off when purchasing an annual policy with Stanhope.*

“We are delighted to be working with Boodles on this initiative, which is designed to make purchasing fine jewellery an even more seamless and enjoyable experience. We understand the importance of protecting valuable items from the moment they are acquired, and this collaboration ensures that Boodles customers can enjoy their jewellery with complete peace of mind.”

Matthew Ashton, Director at Stanhope

Feeling inspired now you know your qualifying Boodles purchases are automatically protected? Peruse the full catalogue at your leisure here to see if anything catches your eye.

All images from Boodles Raindance 25th Anniversary Collection

“We are always looking for ways to enhance the experience of our customers. By partnering with Stanhope, we can offer an additional level of security and service, ensuring our clients can wear and enjoy their jewellery from the moment they leave the store, free from concerns about insurance.”

James Amos, MD of Boodles

*The availability of an annual policy and discount is subject to terms and conditions after a full application.

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Written by Matthew Ashton

I started working in the insurance industry in 2004. Four years later, I left to focus on theological studies, working as a youth worker and then as a ministry director in Seattle, USA. When returning to the UK, I had an opportunity to work for the late Andrew Marchington. I joined his firm as a sales advisor when it had around ten staff members. Within three years, I was Head of Ops with a staff team of over 30 people. After a chance encounter in 2019 with Rachel Living and Will Cooper, I co-started Stanhope to build a high-value home, luxury watch, and jewellery broker synonymous with trust. I love being with Donna, my wife, and four kids when not working, cramming in the odd row, or run when I can. I am fortunate to love what I do and consider it a blessing to grow the Stanhope brand.

Matthew Ashton

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