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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Modernist Sterling Silver Decanter by Asprey & Garrard - London 1999
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1999 by Asprey & Garrard, this handsome, Sterling Silver Decanter, features a loop handle and reed detailing. The decanter m...
Sterling Silver
Modern 21st Century British Solid Silver Mounted Glass Wine Jug, Asprey c.2004
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Modern 21st Century Italian solid silver and glass wine decanter. The round, bulbous glass body features an extended spout, complemented by a silver handle attached at the rear. The ...
Silver
21st Century Blown Glass "Dafne Bottle"
By Andrea Barra, [1+2=8]
Located in Milano, IT
Yes, it's true, it's a bottle, a decanter, but it is also an excuse to embellish the table, a even if you only load it with water, the "twisted" processing of the glass, gives ...
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
$3,250
H 8 in W 6.5 in D 3.5 in
Vintage Signed Sterling Silver Modernist Sculptural Pitcher, Mexico, 1979
Located in North Miami, FL
This substantial and signed sterling silver hallmarked modernist pitcher is fantastic. It has been professionally polished and looks like a piece of jewelry. It is so modern and tran...
Sterling Silver
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
21st Century Blown Glass "Dafne Bottle with 2 Glasses"
By Andrea Barra, [1+2=8]
Located in Milano, IT
Yes, it's true, it's a bottle, a decanter, but it is also an excuse to embellish the table, a even if you only load it with water, the "twisted" processing of the glass, gives ...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Asprey, London - Vintage Sterling Silver Chopsticks & Stand - 1989
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Bath, GB
A rare pair of modernist sterling silver chopsticks together with their stand all in the original presentation box. A spectacular gift espe...
Sterling Silver
$1,850
H 12.21 in W 6.7 in D 6.3 in
Exquisite French Art Nouveau Decanter / Pitcher by J. Barian Silver Glass 1900
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Breathtaking French antique Art Nouveau decanter / pitcher in silver plate with enamel painted glass by Jules Barian 1900. Exquisite Art Nouveau...
Silver Plate
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Cut Glass Wine Claret Jug Decanter 1881
Located in London, GB
An impressive Antique Victorian Silver Mounted Claret Jug. This Victorian Wine Jug has an ornate Sterling Silver mount featuring rich chased details and with a rather monumental face...
Sterling Silver
$80 / item
H 9.85 in Dm 29.53 in
21st Century Hand-Crafted Glass Carafe, Green Color, Kanz Architetti, Pingù
By kanz
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Carafe in borosilicate glass handmade by Venetian artisans, characterized by the green color which creates a kaleidoscopic play of colored reflections. The color is applied by hand w...
Glass
$80 / item
H 9.85 in Dm 29.53 in
21st Century Hand-Crafted Glass Carafe, Blue Color, Kanz Architetti, Pingù
By kanz
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Carafe in borosilicate glass handmade by Venetian artisans, characterized by the blue color which creates a kaleidoscopic play of colored reflections. The color is applied by hand wi...
Glass
21st Century Glass Bottle Iride, Green Color, Kanz Architetti
By kanz
Located in Venezia, Veneto
The Iride bottle in borosilicate glass, is handmade by master glass makers. Each piece is unique and is characterized by extreme transparency. The bottom and the cap are painted by ...
Glass
An Edwardian Zoomorphic Silver and Glass Duck Decanter
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1910 An Edwardian glass and silver decanter of zoomorphic form, imitating a duck, standing on a circular plinth base. Height 25.00cm Width 20.00cm Depth ...
Silver
$2,037
H 3.15 in W 7.33 in D 5.52 in
Rare Asprey London Sterling Silver 1917 Jewelry Box Charles & Richard Comyns
By Charles & George Asprey, Asprey International Limited, Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Asprey London 1917 solid sterling silver Jewellery box with a faux tortoiseshell top made by the amazing Charles and Richard...
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 15.75 in Dm 4.73 in
'The Thirst Extinguisher' Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker, Asprey & Co, c.1930
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Conquer one's thirst with this Art Deco-period silverplate cocktail shaker by Asprey & Co. Dubbed the "Thirst Extinguisher," this humorous shaker t...
Silver
Sold
H 10.83 in Dm 4.14 in
Stunning Rare Asprey London 1969 Solid Sterling Silver Strawberry Dish or Bowl
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare solid sterling silver Asprey London 1969 strawberry serving bowl. A highly collectable exceptionally rare and extr...
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 10.83 in Dm 4.14 in
Asprey & Co. Sterling Silver London 1932 Cut Glass Carafe Jug Decanter Pitcher
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning 1932 Asprey & Co. sterling silver collar carafe decanter jug in cut glass A very good looking and well made decanter by the brilli...
Sterling Silver