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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Original circa 1920's Asprey London Chinoiserie Mantle Clock Lovely Decoration
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely original circa 1920’s Asprey London Chinoiserie mantle clock A very decorative and well made piece, r...
Wood
French Bronze Chinoiserie Clock, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
French bronze chinoiserie clock, circa 1880.
Bronze
$950
H 2 in W 3.5 in D 0.5 in
Asprey London Swiss Made Clic Clac Travel Clock, Original Box and Suede Pouch
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Miami, FL
Asprey London Swiss Made Clic Clac Travel Clock, Original Box and Suede Pouch Offered for sale is an Asprey London Swiss Made Clic Clac Travel Clock with original Asprey box and sue...
Stainless Steel
Lovely quality antique Edwardian mahogany mantle clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely quality antique Edwardian mahogany mantle clock, having a domed shaped case with ribbon carvings around the edges, a central brass bezel and white enamel dial with Roman numer...
Brass
Wood Mantle Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very ornate white washed wood mantle clock with gold details. The face is behind a functional glass door with latch. The top is crowned by an urn with a cascading laurel garland that...
Wood
$16,500
H 86 in W 18 in D 9 in
Fine 19th C Lacquered Chinoiserie Grandfather Clock by Triggs and Sons London
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century Chinoiserie hand painted and decorated grandfather clock. The dial signed Triggs and Sons London. Working condition.
Wood
$1,196Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 8.5 in W 17 in D 5 in
Fine Marble French Art Deco Mantle Clock Set with Garnitures, circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This French Art Deco marble mantle clock set, dating to circa 1920, is a fine example of period craftsmanship and design. The set includes the central mantle clock flanked by two matching garniture urns, all executed in richly veined multicolor marble with tones of sienna, green, black, and ochre. The clock’s oval form is accented by gilt bronze detailing with geometric Art Deco motifs, perfectly complementing the clean lines and symmetry characteristic of the era. The central clock face features traditional Arabic numerals and elegant hands, set within a finely worked circular dial. Supported on bronze ball feet, the clock exudes balance and refinement. The accompanying garnitures, with their urn-like shapes and stepped bases, further enhance the architectural quality of the ensemble. Ideal for collectors and decorators alike, this French Art Deco clock with garnitures...
Breccia Marble
French Enameled Chinoiserie Clock, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
With smoky Agate Buddha all mounted on a silvered bronze and enamel rose quartz base.
Agate
$895
H 9.45 in W 5.91 in D 3.35 in
Lovely antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid satinwood mantle clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid satinwood mantle clock by Mappin & Webb London, having a lovely antique Edwardian quality mahogany mantle clock with inlaid satinwood...
Brass
Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock, Asprey, London
Located in Norwich, GB
Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock, Asprey, London. Edwardian mantel clock housed in a bell top case with raised chinoiserie scenes on a green ground resting on gilded blo...
Fruitwood
Chinoiserie decorated Mantel clock circa 1930s
By Maple & Co.
Located in Dereham, GB
Chinoiserie decorated Mantel clock circa 1930s Cream in colour Top with Scroll shaped pediment Decoration With, Flowers, Foliage, Figure, Bridge & Building Circular enamel dial, Dom...
Lacquer
Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock circa 1920s
By Maple & Co.
Located in Dereham, GB
Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock circa 1920s Black Background with gilt decoration Dome shaped top , with gilt brass columns each side. Cream ena...
Lacquer
$1,456
H 7.09 in W 7.88 in D 3.15 in
Fine quality antique Edwardian chinoiserie decorated mantle clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fine quality antique Edwardian chinoiserie decorated mantle clock, having a quality antique Edwardian shaped mantle clock with fantastic chinoiserie decoration throughout, having a p...
Brass
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H 5.71 in W 5.32 in D 3.55 in
Original circa 1930's Asprey London Chinoiserie Mantle Clock Lovely Decoration
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1930’s Asprey London Chinoiserie mantle clock. A very decorative and well mad...
Wood
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H 3.75 in W 2.76 in D 2.37 in
Sterling Silver Asprey & Co London 1913 Miniature Carriage Clock Original Case
By Charles Asprey and Charles Asprey junior 1, Charles & George Asprey, Asprey International Limited, Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare and absolutely stunning fully hallmarked 1913 Asprey & Co London Sterling Silver & miniature carriage clock in the original...
Sterling Silver
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H 17.52 in W 20.48 in D 4.53 in
Asprey Victorian Mahogany Cased Mantle Clock Barometer & Thermometer Combination
By Asprey International Limited, Asprey & Garrard Limited, Charles & George Asprey
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very grand stunning Victorian circa 1880 hand-carved mahogany with Corinthian pillars combination clock, baro...
Mahogany