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.
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 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.
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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Raymond Yard 1935 Art Deco Earrings In Platinum With 3.09 Ctw Rubies Diamonds
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco earrings designed by Raymond C. Yard. Fantastic pair of circled earrings, created in America during the art deco period by the master jewelry designer Raymond C. Yard, b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
FRENCH 1938 Art-Deco Platinum Clips Earrings With 27.62 Ctw Diamonds &
Located in Miami, FL
French Art-deco clips-on earrings with diamonds & turquoises. This is a beautiful pair of clips-on earrings created in Paris France during the late art deco period, back in the 1935...
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, Platinum
Boucheron Paris Earrings In 18Kt Gold With 10.42 Ctw In Diamonds And Tourmalines
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
Clips-on earrings designed by Boucheron. This gorgeous clip-on earrings, is one of the most ultimate creations from the jewelry house of Boucheron. A magnificent pair from the Boucheron collection privee, crafted in solid white gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. Each piece is embellished with a terrific selection of natural earth mined diamonds and two Brazilian vivid pink tourmalines. This statement earrings are fitted with retractable posts and comfortable French omega backs for fastening clips. Diamonds: Mount in flush and pave settings, with 280 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, 7.16 carats, white colorless E/F color, VVS-VS clarity. Tourmalines: Mount in the center in four prongs, with 2 oval cabochon cut (8 x 6 x 5 mm) of natural Brazilian pink tourmaline of 3.26 carats. Birthstone: Tourmaline for the month of October. Weight: 21.70 Grams, (13.91 Dwt). Measurements: 27 mm by 27 mm (1.06 x 1.06 Inches). Hallmarks Stamped with French marks, the head of the eagle for the assay and warranty of the 18k gold, the maker's mark Ste B., associated to Societe Boucheron, the mark for the assay of the gold, the unique serial numbers and signed, "BOUCHERON OR .750 E76762". Boucheron Frédéric Boucheron founded the Maison Boucheron in Paris in 1858. To this day, the Boucheron jewelry...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
FFRENCH ART DECO Paris 1940 Clips Earrings in Platinum with 1.56 Ctw in Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
This is an exceptional pair of organics clips-on earrings, created in Paris France during the late art deco period, back in the 1940. The gorgeous pair has been designed as a left an...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
TIFFANY & CO. 1960 Platinum Clips-On Earrings With 6.02 Ctw Diamonds & Sapphires
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Clips-on earrings designed by Tiffany & Co. This is a superb pair of clips-on earrings created in New York city by Tiffany & Co, during the mid-century back in the 1960. The exceptional earrings were crafted in solid platinum with high polished finish and fitted at the reverse with comfortable omega backs swivels in 14Kt white gold for fastening clips. They are embellished with a great assortment of one-hundred-forty-six earth mined natural gemstones, such vivid intense blue sapphires and white colorless diamonds. The earrings were made at the George Schuler jewelry...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Verdura 1960 Clips On Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold With 2.02 Ctw Diamonds & Rubies
By Verdura
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of clips-on earrings designed by Verdura. A fabulous pair of clip-on earrings, created in Milano Italy by the renowned jewelry house of Verdura. These vintage ear clips are col...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Ruby and Old European Cut Diamonds, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920s Platinum Art Deco earrings with Old European Cut Diamonds with Rubies. The width is 1.20 inches. The total weight of the earrings is 15.48 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Mauboussin Ruby & Diamond Earrings
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Mauboussin Ruby & Diamond Earrings Made circa 1920 A pair of platinum earrings each set with 1 old European cut diamond, 1 baguette cut diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Ruby and Diamond Stud Earrings, Circa 1930s, 2.00ct
Located in Wailea, HI
Ruby and Diamond Earrings Circa 1930's in Platinum Two Oval Rubies weighing 2.00 carats approximately [bright with no imperfections visible to the naked eye] Forty Eight Round Cut D...
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1920s 2.50 Carat Diamond Flower Earrings with Rubies
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Old European cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 2.50 carats and Rubies weighing approximately a total of 0.80 carats. Circa 1920s 7/8 inch...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum and 14ky 12.00 Carat Unheated Burma Ruby Diamond Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Art Deco platinum and 14k yellow gold Burma ruby and diamond clip on earrings accompanied by an AGL report. These ear clips feature 20 mixed shape unheated Burmese rubies weighing a...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum
Exquisite 1940s Platinum & Gold Ruby and Diamond Earrings – Rare & Handcrafted
Located in Wailea, HI
Exquisite 1940s Platinum & Gold Ruby and Diamond Earrings – Rare & Handcrafted Step into the elegance of the 1940s with these exceptionally rare, handcrafted ruby and diamond earrin...
Ruby, Platinum
