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Boodles Has Acquired Argyle Pink Diamonds Brand

The luxury jeweler secured the brand and remaining inventory from Rio Tinto to anchor its future growth strategy.

Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Jewelry

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Luxury jeweler Boodles has acquired the Argyle Pink Diamonds brand from Rio Tinto to anchor its strategy to reach £250 million turnover by 2035. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Boodles has completed the acquisition of the Argyle Pink Diamonds brand and its remaining inventory from global mining group Rio Tinto. The deal follows the 2020 closure of the Argyle mine, which historically provided more than 90 per cent of the global supply of these rare stones.

Why it matters

By securing the rights to this historic brand, Boodles aims to establish itself as the primary retail destination for pink diamonds. The company manages the remaining supply by releasing stones slowly to maintain value and support its long-term financial expansion.

Pink diamonds represent 5 per cent of Boodles' total jewelry volume. Prices for these stones have climbed 389.8 per cent between 2005 and the second quarter of 2026.

The players

Boodles

This British luxury jewelry retailer has made pink diamonds a central element of its brand identity.

Rio Tinto

This global mining group previously operated the Argyle mine and held the rights to the pink diamond brand.

The details

Boodles, which adopted pink as its brand color in 2004, plans to utilize the acquisition to reach a turnover target of £250mn by 2035. The firm is currently expanding its international footprint with plans for a new boutique in Dallas, Texas, and an increased schedule of trunk shows across the United States.

Timeline

  1. 1998: Boodles purchased its first Argyle pink diamond.

  2. 2004: Boodles adopted pink as its brand colour.

  3. November 2020: Mining operations ceased at the Argyle mine in Western Australia.

  4. October 1, 2026: Boodles completed the acquisition of the Argyle Pink Diamonds brand.

  5. 2035: Boodles targets £250mn in annual turnover.

Culture Shift

The acquisition reflects a shift in the luxury market as retailers transition from volume-based mining models to managing the scarcity of legacy assets. This follows the 2020 closure of the Argyle mine, which ended the primary source of the world's pink diamond supply.

Customers in the United States may see increased availability of these rare stones through upcoming trunk shows. The move also signals that Boodles is expanding its physical presence with a new store planned for Dallas.

The takeaway

The move demonstrates how luxury retailers are securing limited natural resources to drive long-term brand equity and financial growth. Investors and collectors should note that the scarcity of pink diamonds continues to drive significant price appreciation in the secondary market.

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