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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Art Deco Platinum Diamond & Emerald Necklace, Circa 1920, 1ct
Located in New York, NY
This classic Art Deco necklace features geometric, symmetrical lines, brilliantly combining diamonds and emeralds to create a stunning contrast in color. The main diamond weighs appr...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
5.02 Carat Diamond Emerald Art Deco Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco 1915 handmade emerald and diamonds pendant necklace. Old Euro, Old Mine, Old square cut diamonds with square cut natural green emeralds set in a...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$43,597
W 1.17 in L 2.02 in
Georges Le Saché Vever Belle Époque Emerald Diamond Platinum and Gold Necklace
By Georges Le Saché
Located in London, GB
A French Belle Époque emerald, diamond, platinum and gold brooch-cum-pendant necklace, in an openwork design of a garland, with three cabochon-cut emeralds, in gold millegrain edged ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
Magnificent Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Lavaliere
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Art Deco Platinum, Diamond and Emerald Lavaliere on Platinum & Diamond chain. Wow! Reticulated for that subtle shimmering reflection ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art deco GIA 2.50 carat Colombian emerald diamond platinum necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exceptional Art Deco emerald and diamond necklace is a refined 1920’s jewel, centered by a GIA-certified cabochon cut emerald weighing approximately 2.50 carats. Documented as C...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$13,850
W 1.36 in L 1.54 in
Art Deco 1930 Pendant Brooch In Platinum With 5.01 Ctw In Diamonds And Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco convertible pendant brooch. Beautiful piece, created during the American Art Deco period, back in the 1930. This convertible pendant-brooch, was carefully crafted with geometric patterns in solid .900/.999 platinum. The back of this brooch is fitted with a hinged horizontal bar to wear as a brooch and can be worn as a necklace pendant on a chain. It is embellished with a great selection of natural earth mined gemstones, with all the settings finished with millegrain technique. Very delicate and feminine, this brooch is a great addition to your jewelry collection. Diamond: Mount in the center in a bezel setting, with 1 pear brilliant cut diamond of 1.13 carats, I color, SI-2 clarity. Gia Certified. Diamond: Mount in millegrain bezel settings, with 12 marquise brilliant cut diamonds, 1.20 carats, F/G color, VS-2 clarity. Diamonds: Mounted in French pave settings, with 73 old European round and round single cut diamonds, with a combined weight of 1.83 carats, white colorless F/G color, VS/SI clarity. The settings are finished with impeccable millegrain patterns. Emeralds: Mount in a channel setting, with 17 French...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Edwardian Emerald and Diamond Pendant/Brooch
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian emerald and diamond pendant/brooch, the pear-shaped emerald, weighing approximately 2.20 carats, accompanied by GCS ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Emerald and Diamond Necklace, Circa 1920, 4.15ct
Located in New York, NY
Platinum, Emerald and Diamond Necklace with detachable pendant, featuring cut cornered square shaped emerald approx. 3.90 carats., 3 o...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$11,000
W 0.83 in L 0.79 in
Late Art Deco Diamond Brooch in platinum, emerald, onyx, 2.6cts of diamonds
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A Diamond, emerald and Onyx pendant, also made as a brooch, in platinum. Characteristics of the centred diamond: round brilliant cut approximately 0.80cts Characteristics of other ...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
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Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Emerald Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
An antique necklace in silver-topped 18k gold, circa 1900s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.84 carats (H-I-J color, SI1-SI2 clarity) and natural emeralds totaling ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Art Déco Old Cut Diamond Pendant Circa 1920’s
Located in Firenze, IT
Designed as a center drop old cut diamond and round brilliant-cut diamonds set in platinum, completed from a white gold rope chain; estimated diamond weight 1.05carats Colour H Clari...
Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Platinum, White Gold
Early 1900s Platinum and Diamond Brooch or Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Early 1900s. Measurements: 2,8cm x 5,5cm. Weight: 8.5 gr. A magnificent brooch that can also be worn as a pendant, made of platinum and yellow gold, characterized by a flora...
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian 18k Gold Chrysoprase & Diamond Necklace, Italy Circa 1870
Located in Firenze, IT
The line collar, suspending a tapering cascade of oval cabochon chryspoprase, within rose cut diamonds. Lenght:40cm Weight:25gr.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Art Nouveau 1.00ct Diamond Pendant Necklace, 18k Gold & Silver, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
Set throughout with cushion-shaped, old brilliant and single-cut diamonds, terminating with a cushion-shaped diamond drop, suspended from a cable-link chain, via an old brilliant-cut...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Diamond and Platinum Brooch/Pendant by Travail Français, Circa 1950
Located in Firenze, IT
Dimensions: A diamond and platinum brooch/pendant, circa 1950. Gross weight : 27,26 gr. Dimensions : 6 x 3,5 cm. Approximately diamond 6ct Name of the artist: TRAVAIL FRANCAIS - Peri...
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
18th Century Silver Cross Pendant with Diamond & Emerald
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 18th Century Size: 9,5 x 5,1 cm Weight: 22,6 gr The cross-shaped pendant, attributable to the jewellery of the late eighteenth century, is characterized by a very refined s...
Emerald, Diamond, Silver
