The first official Crown Jeweler for the British royal family, Garrard & Co. Limited has crafted iconic and historically celebrated rings, watches, necklaces and other jewelry for centuries.
Garrard Co. Ltd registered its current name in 1909 and, despite a temporary merger and relocation with Asprey, the firm still operates out of its original location on Albermarle St. in London. It was acquired by American private equity firm Yucaipa Companies in 2006.
Master silversmith George Wickes founded Garrard in 1735 and quickly gained a regal platform with patronage from Frederick, Prince of Wales. The company underwent a range of name changes and shifts in leadership over the years, with Robert Garrard becoming a partner in 1792. He assumed sole control of the firm a decade later and eventually passed the company down to his sons — James, Sebastian and Robert Garrard II — where it would remain in the Garrard family until 1946 with the death of Robert’s great-grandson.
Garrard created silver, tableware and decorative objects for the royal family as well as the Crown Jewels for a range of coronations beginning with King Edward VII’s in 1902. The esteemed luxury house created Queen Victoria's Small Diamond Crown, which featured colorless stones and was suitable to be worn while she mourned the passing of her last husband, Prince Albert. Later, for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, Garrard provided a pair of gold armlets. The company’s 1893 Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara adorns Queen Elizabeth II on British banknotes.
Among Garrard’s best known works is undoubtedly Princess Diana’s engagement ring — a 12-carat blue sapphire surrounded by 14 diamonds, set in 18-karat white gold. Unlike most royal engagement rings, the one Princess Diana chose wasn’t a one-of-a-kind piece commissioned from the Crown Jeweler, but rather a catalog offering for anyone who could swing the $60,000 price tag. As a result, this was a matter of controversy within the royal family. It is now Kate Middleton’s ring.
Garrard is committed to ethical sourcing and sustainable practices. Today, its all-female design team — led by creative director Sara Prentice — continues to merge ageless techniques with modern technology to uphold the firm’s legacy in the creation of precious handcrafted engagement rings, brooches and other adornments.
While Garrard and the royal family parted ways in 2007, the house still produces pieces that captivate new generations of jewelry wearers all over the world, just as it has for hundreds of years.
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Art Deco Lemonade Pitcher Decanter by Asprey London
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Northampton, GB
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Asprey London crystal lemonade pitcher dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. The lemonade pitcher is formed in heavy crystal glass of squat well balanc...
Metal
Vintage Asprey Retailed Large Solid Silver Wine / Champagne Coaster
By James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler, Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome vintage large solid English sterling silver wine coaster / slide made by the top-notch London silversmith, Wakley and Wheeler Ltd of Hatton Garden; made for the top notch ...
Sterling Silver
Asprey, London - Vintage Modernist Double Spirit Measure / Jigger
By Christopher Lawrence, Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Bath, GB
A very stylish double spirit measure made from English solid / sterlilng silver with an attractive bark design, the design attributed to Christopher Lawrence for Asprey of Bond Stree...
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Silver Plated Cocktail Tray by Asprey, London, circa .1930
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Bath, GB
A very smart cocktail / serving tray in silver plate by the luxury silversmith / retailer, Asprey of Bond Street, London. Signed on the underside. Of oval form with two handles. J...
Silver Plate
Asprey & Garrard Sterling Silver Wine Funnel with Stand, 2000
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage English silver wine funnel. In sterling silver. By Asprey & Garrard. Comprising a wine funnel with strainer insert, a black and brass holding stand, and a glass dis...
Sterling Silver
20th Century Cockatoo Solid Silver & Porcelain Claret Jug, Asprey & Co c.1912
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century English solid silver and mounted on Spode Copeland's China novelty wine jug, in the form of a standing cockatoo, set with coloured glass eyes and white porcelain body imitating textured plumage, mounted with a realistically modelled silver head and feet. Hallmarked English silver (925 standard), Sheffield, year 1912 (u), Maker A&CoLt (Asprey & Co Ltd). The world-famous English luxury manufacturer and retailer Asprey & Co started as a small silk printing business by William Asprey in Mitcham, Surrey. Soon the company largely expanded its offering by purchasing some other firms. By 1847 Asprey moved to its iconic premises at New Bond Street in London and established its flagship store, where one could buy all ranges of exquisite goods, from books to dressing cases with silver details. At the International Exhibition in 1862, Asprey high-quality dressing cases won a gold medal, which brought the company a worldwide reputation for exquisite craftsmanship. The Royal Warrant, which was awarded by her Majesty Queen Victoria the same year, just perpetuated that reputation. Since then, Asprey has received a Royal Warrant from every British monarch. Besides dressing cases, the company produced and retailed a wide range of exclusive goods, including silver, gold, jewelry, stationery, cutlery, tableware, etc. In the 20th century, commissions poured from all over the world and by the 1920s Asprey created them not only for British Royalty, but for foreign Royals and heads of states as well. The most sensational orders of all were the exquisite pearl necklace for Queen Mary and the teak and silver traveling trunks for the five beloved wives of the Maharaja of Patiala. The 20s and 30s were the golden era of the Art Deco style, of which Asprey was a big adopter, many of its luxury goods from that time became iconic, such as Asprey cigarette cases...
Silver
Antique circa 1920 Art Deco Asprey & Co London Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, circa 1920 Art Deco Asprey & Co London cocktail shaker A good looking and well made piece, these were made for the London elite i...
Silver Plate
Fine Antique 1960 Art Deco Style EPNS Silver Hallmarked Zeppelin Cocktail Shaker
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, circa 1960's Atomic Era Art Deco style Zeppelin cocktail shaker. A good looking and well m...
EPNS
SMALL ONE PERSON ASPREY & CO 1964 STERLING SILVER PiNCH SPIRIT WINE DECANTER
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime 1964 Asprey & Co LTD Pinch decanter with a lovely fully hallmarked Sterling Silver Collar desig...
Sterling Silver
$695
H 1.75 in W 2.38 in D 5.63 in
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 'Tipsy Jigger' Liquor Measure with Handle
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed vintage silver handled liquor measure. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. In a hemispherical form with measuring lines, a handle, and a finial. Marked to the ...
Sterling Silver
$2,108 / set
H 1.82 in Dm 2.17 in
Antique Sterling Silver Robert Garrard II Wine Bottle Labels / Tickets
By Robert & Sebastian Garrard & Co
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, collectible set of four antique George IV English sterling silver wine bottle labels / tickets made by Robert Garrard II; part of our wine related silverware collection. These exceptional and collectible George IV cast sterling silver wine labels have an oval shaped form. Each bottle label is ornamented with exceptional fruiting vine ornamentation, accented with grape clusters and spiraling tendrils. This decoration incorporates a central banner shaped cartouche, each engraved with the desirable inscriptions: 'Claret', 'Champagne', 'Hock', and 'Sauterne'. These antique silver bottle labels...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Edwardian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Claret Jug
By John Sherwood & Sons 1
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Period, sterling silver-mounted hobnail cut claret jug having a hinged lid, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1908, John Sherwood and Sons - makers. Lovely, graceful...
Sterling Silver
English Silver Plated Art Deco Barware Service
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Tarry Town, NY
English silver plated Art Deco style barware / tableware drinking goblet service for six people. Each silver cup is in great condition. Minor wear. Maker...
Silver Plate, Copper
$325
H 9 in W 1.75 in D 1.75 in
Art Deco Napier Silver Plate Stirrer, Spirit Measure & Bottle Opener Multi-Tool
By Napier Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Silver plate Art Deco stir spoon with jigger / spirit measure top and a bottle opener built into the handle. Made by Napier Co.
Silver Plate
$558Sale Price|45% Off
H 9.85 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Art Deco Strombergshyttan Decanter in Crystal & Silver, 1930s
By Strombergshyttan
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Organically shaped pumpkin decanter in crystal. It is set with a bottle neck in 830/1000 silver designed and made by Carl F. Christensen in Copenhagen Denm...
Crystal, Silver
Art Deco Double Sided Silver Plate Jigger by Napier
By Napier Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage art deco double sided silver plated jigger, by Napier, circa 1930s. The shaker is in good condition with expected dings and scratches and measures 2"D x 7"H. The jigger has ...
Stainless Steel
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 3 in Dm 5.5 in
Magnificent English Silver Plated Putti Motif Large Wine Coaster, Elkington
By Elkington & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Magnificent English silver plated putti motif large wine coaster, attributed to Elkington. With pierced body with 9 frolicking draped babes with baskets of flowers, engine turned bot...
Silver Plate
Asprey & Garrard 18th Century Sterling Silver Salts
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive set of four contemporary Elizabeth II English sterling silver salts; part of our silver cruet and condiments collection. These exceptional cast sterling silver salts have been realistically modeled in the form of two male and two female figures gesturing towards each other, in the 18th century style. Each female figure is embellished with period attire comprised of a mid-calf length skirt with a bodice style top, one incorporating a fan and the other a lace...
Sterling Silver
$5,150
H 10.63 in W 13.59 in D 7.09 in
20th Century Novelty Silver Plate Blue Glass Walrus Claret Jug Decanter Carafe
Located in London, GB
A rare and highly collectible novelty decanter in the shape of a walrus with a delightful blue glass body. The walrus mounts of this carafe are silver plated and realistically mode...
Silver Plate
$1,540Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.5 in W 6 in D 4.63 in
Antique American Art Nouveau Green Silver Overlay Claret Jug
Located in New York, NY
American Art Nouveau glass claret jug with engraved silver overlay, ca 1900. Cylindrical with small lip spout and spread base. C-scroll handle in silver collar. Overlay in form of en...
Silver
Pink Art Deco Decanter by Brockwitz, Germany 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
'I drink on my own' decanter in cast pink glass. Made by Brockwitz in Germany during the 1920s. It features its original stopper that also works as a 250 ml drinking glass. It has a ...
Glass
Asprey London Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker, England circa 1920
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Atlanta, GA
Silversmith Asprey, London, designed this exceptional Art Deco silver plate cocktail or Martini shaker. The cylindrical piece was expertly crafted in England circa 1920. This three-s...
Silver Plate
Asprey, London, Large 1 1/2 Pint Cobbler Cocktail Shaker c.1930
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome and very striking large silver plated cocktail shaker by the creme de la creme of silversmith's / retailers; Asprey of London. The underside is fully marked for Asprey & ...
Silver Plate
Sold
H 10.24 in Dm 5.32 in
20th Century British Silver Plated "Lantern" Cocktail Shaker, Asprey & Co c.1930
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
20th Century British silver-plated cocktail shaker designed as a ship lantern, hand crafted by Asprey & Co. It features a red glass centre encased in a silver-plated lantern-shaped b...
Silver Plate
Asprey Bell Shaped Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Dereham, GB
Rare Asprey Bell Shaped Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker circa 1920s Silver Plating in very good condition Screw Threads all good Cork top in good order Aspr...
Silver Plate
Sold
H 6.3 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
Pair Of 20thC Solid Silver & Royal Doulton 'Blackjack' Mugs, Asprey & Co c.1941
By Asprey & Garrard Limited, Royal Daulton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
If there is a finer way to enjoy a pint of cool ale I would love to see it. This wonderful pair of 'blackjack' or 'jack' is based on Medieval and Tudor examples found in alehouses an...
Silver
Mid 20th Century Fire Extinguisher Cocktail Shaker. Asprey UK
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
This is a novelty Silvered Fire Extingisher Cocktail Shaker. The wheel top gives access to the body and the knurled end of the spout, which contains a filter, also unscrews for pouri...
Metal
Asprey, London - Silver Plated Cocktail Tray c.1930
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Bath, GB
A superb and very elegant circular salver or drinks tray made by the top-notch silversmith & London retailer, Asprey of Bond Street. Just back from our silversmith's workshop where ...
Silver Plate
English Art Deco Novelty Cocktail Shaker by Asprey, London, Reg. For 1937
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Bath, GB
An opportunity to purchase a magnificent antique silver plated Cocktail Shaker in the form of a bell, made by the creme de la creme of London retailer's, Asprey of Bond Street. The...
Silver Plate
Sold
H 4.73 in W 23.23 in D 17.72 in
Queen Elizabeth II Sterling Silver Asprey Drinks Decanter Bar & Goblets Suite
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely rare and highly collectable, finest quality, HM Stamped, Asprey London solid Sterling Silver & Gold Gilt 1983 Decanter set complete with base and six goblets, by Appointment to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II This is without exaggeration the finest sterling silver suite...
Silver
Asprey, London - Silver Plated Cocktail / Drinks Tray c.1920
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Bath, GB
An elegant cocktail tray / waiter in silver plate by the creme de la creme of luxury English silversmith's, Asprey of Bond Street. The circular tray is simple in design with a refined decorative border. Fully marked on the underside for Asprey, London. Just back from our silversmith's workshop where it has been professionally cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory. Excellent condition measuring 9 3/4" in diameter x 1/2". Founded in 1781 by William Asprey, was originally based in Mitcham, Surrey until the company moved into central London premises. From there, Asprey advertised ‘articles of exclusive design and high quality', whether for personal adornment or personal accompaniment and to endow with richness and beauty the table and homes of people of refinement and discernment. An early speciality was dressing cases, for which Queen Victoria awarded Asprey a Royal Warrant for in 1862. In the same year Asprey was also awarded a gold medal for its dressing cases at the International Exhibition. The 20s and 30s were a golden age for Asprey. It embraced the new style, now known as ‘Art Deco’ but then called ‘moderne’ or ‘Jazz modern’, introduced by the Paris Exposition de Arts Décoratifs in 1925. Its iconic designs reflect the new energy and originality, Asprey’s catalogues of this era are beautiful anthologies of luxury goods. It was the age of the cocktail and Asprey embraced this, creating unique, iconic humorous pieces. The Asprey...
Silver Plate
Asprey, London, Small Silver Plated Cocktail Tray c.1910
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome antique silver plated rectangular serving tray, perfect for a couple of glasses or to serve cocktail hors d'oeuvres or even finger sandwiches for afternoon tea. Just back from our silversmith's workshop where it has been professionally cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory and ready to serve. Made from the creme de la creme of luxury silversmith's / retailers, Asprey of Bond Street in London. Excellent condition measuring 11 1/4" handle to handle x 5" x 1" Founded in 1781 by William Asprey, was originally based in Mitcham, Surrey until the company moved into central London premises. From there, Asprey advertised ‘articles of exclusive design and high quality', whether for personal adornment or personal accompaniment and to endow with richness and beauty the table and homes of people of refinement and discernment. An early speciality was dressing cases, for which Queen Victoria awarded Asprey a Royal Warrant for in 1862. In the same year Asprey was also awarded a gold medal for its dressing cases at the International Exhibition. The 20s and 30s were a golden age for Asprey. It embraced the new style, now known as ‘Art Deco’ but then called ‘moderne’ or ‘Jazz modern’, introduced by the Paris Exposition de Arts Décoratifs in 1925. Its iconic designs reflect the new energy and originality, Asprey’s catalogues of this era are beautiful anthologies of luxury goods. It was the age of the cocktail and Asprey embraced this, creating unique, iconic humorous pieces. The Asprey...
Silver Plate
Asprey, London, Large 1 1/2 Pint Cobbler Cocktail Shaker, c.1930
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome and very striking large silver plated cocktail shaker by the creme de la creme of silversmith's / retailers; Asprey of London. The underside is fully marked for Asprey & C...
Silver Plate