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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English Sterling Silver "Paint Tin" Tea Caddy / Canister by Asprey & Co - 1929
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Bath, GB
These novelty solid sterling silver boxes or Canisters are always highly sought-after in the form of a paint tin with a lift off lid. This one is made by the creme de la creme of si...
Sterling Silver
Asprey London Silver-Banded Rosewood Humidor with key and Hygrometer 2005
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in London, GB
Asprey London Silver-Banded Rosewood Humidor with Hygrometer, c.1970s This exceptional humidor by Asprey London showcases the brand’s renowned commitment to craftsmanship and under...
Silver
Handpainted Limoges Porcelain Egg Box for Asprey
By Asprey & Garrard Limited, Limoges
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine diminutive porcelain dresser or vanity box. By Limoges for Asprey. In the size and shape of an egg. Decorated with handpainted green plants, blue devices, and extensive ...
Porcelain
Porcelain Peint Main Vintage Slot Machine Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint main (hand painted) vintage slot machine trinket box by Limoges, circa 1980s. This piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measu...
Porcelain
English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
A lovely bow front tortoiseshell tea caddy inlaid with mother of pearl flowers and topped with a silver badge. English, circa 1870.
Silver
Late 19th Century English Oak Octagonal Humidor with Silver Mounts
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th century English Oak Octagonal Humidor With Silver Mounts. Complex octagonal form with moldings and silvered brass fittings. The base supported by small bun feet, two ring h...
Silver Plate
18th Century Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy
By Michael Plummer
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver locking tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique George III sterling silver locking tea caddy has a navette, paneled shaped form. The body of this silver tea caddy box is embellished with bands of bright cut engraved volute spiraling leaf ornamentation on a matte background to the upper and lower portions; these bands flank a plain undulating bordered panel. The ornamentation to the surface of the caddy alternates with panels of concave vertical fluted decoration. This antique Georgian tea caddy is retains the original hallmarked flush hinged covers; the flush hinge indicates the fine quality of this piece. The cover is embellished with further bright cut engraved undulating borders accented with bud motifs, in addition to simplified borders paralleling the domed paneled portion; the domed portions reflects the incurved shape of the body. This impressive cover is surmounted with a cast sterling silver urn style finial, in the Classic Adams style. The caddy retains the original fitted fully working lock and functional key. This sterling silver tea caddy is a highly desirable shape and style. Condition: This Georgian silver tea caddy...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique George III Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver locking tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique Georgian sterling silver tea caddy has an oval form. The surface of the tea caddy is plain and unembellished, with an applied reed decorated border to the upper and lower rims. This antique silver tea caddy retains the original hallmarked domed flush hinged cover; the flush hinge indicates the fine quality of this piece. The cover is surmounted with the original and exceptional silver topped oval button style finial. This antique Georgian tea caddy...
Sterling Silver
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H 2.75 in Dm 2 in
Exquisite Rare French Turquoise Blue and White Gold Limoges Box Egg
By Limoges
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item that we are offering is A Rare and Impressive Magnificent and Exquisite Rare Large Handpainted Limoges Egg Stamped Porcelain and Bronze ...
Porcelain
English Silver Plate Tea Caddy / Thin Biscuit
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 19th century English sheffield silver plate tea caddy / thin biscuit with exterior design details and attached covered top . The tea caddy ...
Silver Plate, Copper
Antique English Georgian Silver Tea Caddy by William Vincent
By William Vincent
Located in Northampton, GB
Hallmarked Sterling by William Vincent of London Dated 1779 From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of slight...
Sterling Silver
Antique Rosewood Tunbridge Ware Inlaid Box with Key
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tunbridge ware is a form of decoratively inlaid woodwork, typically in the form of boxes, that is characteristic of Tunbridge and the spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent in the...
Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
French Limoges Porcelain Nautical Sailboat Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Found in Paris, a charming Limoges porcelain trinket box painted soothing colors featuring a landscape scene featuring a castle, tree and a sailboat in the center. This piece would c...
Brass
French Limoges Enamel Box
By Limoges
Located in New Orleans, LA
This delightful porcelain and enamel box perfectly exemplifies the esteemed French Limoges tradition. It features a meticulously hand-applied pink and blue floral scene against a bro...
Enamel
Porcelain Peint Main Vintage Large Egg Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint main (hand painted) vintage large egg with blue stripes trinket box by Limoges, circa 1970s. This piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or c...
Porcelain
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H 6.75 in W 11.25 in D 8.5 in
Antique Victorian Coromandel Sterling Vanity Jewelry Casket Box by Asprey London
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Stunning & Rare early Victorian well figured brass mounted Coromandel Ladies or Gentleman’s Vanity Jewellery Casket of generous proportions, by World famous maker William Asprey Lo...
Crystal, Brass, Sterling Silver
Asprey, London - Small Sterling Silver Box - 1958
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous late Art Deco style pill box, beautifully made with a folding campaign style handle which folds flat. The box is decorated both on the lid and the underside with engine t...
Sterling Silver
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H 3.15 in W 6.5 in D 5.12 in
Antique 20th Century British Solid Silver Three-Tier Cigar Box, Asprey c.1913
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century British solid silver three tier cigar box, cedar-lined, rectangular shaped, the bottom compartment used for cigars and is ...
Silver
Vintage Asprey Round Raleigh Box in Sterling Silver, Large
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage silver box. In sterling silver. The large model. By Asprey. Made in 1998. In the 'Raleigh' pattern. Styled after the tobacco tins of yesteryear, this classic patt...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Asprey Silver Plated Car Tea Caddy, C.1950
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Bath, GB
A rare find, this novelty tea caddy by Asprey of Bond Street dates to around 1950 / 1960. In the form of an antique car with working wheels, it comes with the original tea caddy s...
Silver Plate
Asprey, London, Antique English Sterling Silver Pill Box, 1911
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Bath, GB
An elegant and simple lidded pill box made from solid sterling silver by the creme de la creme of silversmith's / luxury retailer's; Asprey of Bond Street. The lid lifts to reveal a lavishly gilded interior. Both top and bottom have matching full hallmarks for London 1911 together with the makers mark for Asprey & Company Ltd / Asprey London. Excellent condition measuring 1 1/2" in diameter x 1/2". Weight: 0.70 Troy Ounces / 21.7 Grams. 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...
Sterling Silver
Magnificent Vintage Solid Silver Biscuit Box by Asprey, London
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Bath, GB
A rare top quality lidded box made by the creme de la creme of London silversmith's, Asprey of Bond Street, London. Cylindrical in form with a simple linear border decoration. The...
Sterling Silver
Rare Antique Asprey Sterling Silver Cylindrical Box / Tea Caddy, 1913
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning top-quality early twentieth century cylindrical box or tea caddy, a rare find by Asprey of Bond Street, London. With all over engine turned decoration, the box is made ...
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Jewellery Box with Velvet Interior by Asprey & Garrard
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Braintree, GB
Sterling silver jewellery box with velvet interior by Asprey & Garrard Maker: Asprey & Garrard Made in London 2000 Dimensions: Size: 13 x...
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Bridge Cardbox
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in London, GB
Novelty Edwardian handmade silver bridge playing card box with a finial mounted on the cover in the form of a pig. The novelty is that by twisting the finial, the open panel in front...
Sterling Silver
Asprey Campaign Style Brass Mahogany Humidor
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Asprey Campaign style brass mahogany humidor, with fitted 8" W x 7" D x 4.5" H interior. Complete with two keys, labeled 'Asprey & Co. Bond Street London'.
Metal, Brass
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H 5.12 in W 17.13 in D 10.32 in
One of Two Asprey Made in Italy Pearl Poker Chips Cards Dice Burr Walnut Sets
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage very rare pretty much new old stock handmade in Florence Italy by Asprey Poker game set with mo...
Walnut