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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Vintage Elizabeth II Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large vintage English sterling silver presentation bowl; an addition to our vintage silverware collection Thi...
Sterling Silver
$36,669Sale Price|20% Off
Suite 11 Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Baskets Table Centrepiece 1888-1911
By Garrard & Co. Ltd., George Fox
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Suite of 11 Sterling Silver Baskets made in the shape of classic 1770s Georgian Silver Adams Style Epergne Baskets. The Baskets make up an...
Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Dishes by Garrard & Co., Oval Form, 1880
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1880 by R & S Garrard & Co. this elegant Victorian antique sterling silver pair of dishes is of a plain, shallow oval form with a raised rim. Each dis...
Sterling Silver
Garrard & Company Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Basket
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London, in 1908 by Garrard & Co., this pretty, Edwardian, sterling silver basket, features pierced decoration, and a ribbon and reed border. The basket measures 8.5 inc...
Sterling Silver
Small Sterling Silver Bowl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A small sterling silver bowl features a flared rim and a vein-detailed exterior, complemented by a polished interior. It bears a 925 marking and a designer signature on the underside...
Sterling Silver
Edwardian Sterling Silver Chamberstick by Tiffany and Company
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver chamber stick, Tiffany and Company, New York, inventory marked for 1902-1903. Measures 4 inches high x 5 1/2 inches in diameter x 7 1/4 inches across from ...
Sterling Silver
Vintage 5" Buccellati Sterling Silver Footed Bowl
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed, designer Italian silver bowl. By Gianmaria Buccellati. In sterling silver. With 4 applied feet and a scalloped body and rim. Fully marked to the base. Simply wond...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Buccellati Sterling Silver Figural Leaf Bowl or Vide Poche
By Cartier, Buccellati, Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Italian silver bowl or vide poche. By Buccellati. In sterling silver. From the Natura series. In the form of a leaf (possibly a Maple or Geranium leaf) supported by...
Sterling Silver
$611
H 7.88 in W 6.3 in D 3.94 in
Antique Silver-Plated Scalloped Basket with Swing Handle, Early 20th Century
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Silver-Plated Scalloped Basket with Swing Handle, Early 20th Century Elevate your interior with this antique silver-plated decorative basket, a beautifully crafted early 20th...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$488Sale Price|25% Off
H 7.76 in W 5.91 in D 1.58 in
Antique Sterling Silver Bowl Small Fruit Basket Relief Pictori Decorative Object
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique silver bowl small fruit basket with relief, openwork decorative object hallmarked sterling silver oval bon bon dish bowl intricate cut out ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Garrard & Co Antique Sterling Silver Goblet
By Robert Garrard II 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique William IV English sterling silver goblet made by Robert Garrard II; an addition to our collectable silverware collection. This exceptional antique William IV sterling silver goblet has a plain bell shaped form onto a cylindrical pedestal and plain circular spreading foot with a collet rim. The surface of this silver goblet is plain and unembellished, with an applied moulded border to the upper rim. The underside of the goblet bears the later engraved inscription 'Bartle Henry Arbuthnot Frere, from is Grandfather, 1938'. This antique silver goblet...
Sterling Silver
$3,295 / set
H 8 in Dm 7.25 in
Zee Sung Signed Chinese Export Antique Chased Silver Presentation Bowl & Stand
By Zee Sung
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This silver bowl was made by Zee Sung of China in approximately 1910 in the period Chinese Export style. The bowl is composed of silver with six stylized petal shaped panels done wit...
Silver
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Owl Pepperettes
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare pair of antique Edwardian English cast sterling silver pepperettes / peppers modelled in the form of owls; an addition to our collectable silver collection. These exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver peppers are realistically modelled in the form of owls/owlets. These silver pepperettes have been embellished with details reproducing the birds' plumage and anatomical features. Each of the silver owls retains the original, hallmarked push fit cover/head ornamented to the upper portion with pierced 'pepper' holes. The underside of each owl bears the engraved presentation inscription 'Samuel'. These George Gilliam silver owl peppers make a whimsical yet refined gift, ideal for collectors, owl enthusiasts or lovers of characterful silver. Perfect for curated tablescapes or display, they appeal to those who entertain with charm and individuality. Condition These antique sterling silver owl...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Figural Umbrella Bowl or Vide Poche
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage silver vide poche or receiving bowl. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. In the form of an umbrella. Marked to the base for ©Tiffany & Co. / Makers / Sterling Sil...
Sterling Silver
Large Tiffany Edwardian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Basket
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Large Edwardian Art Nouveau sterling silver basket. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, circa 1907. Bowl has solid center with engraved leaves and tendrils, surrounded by pierced inte...
Sterling Silver
19th Century Sterling Silver Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 19th century sterling silver footed centerpiece bowl with exterior floral band design details and gold wash interior. The centerpiece bowl is in great antique condition. Minor we...
Gold, Sterling Silver
Large Sterling Silver Armada Dish, Garrard, London, 1997
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1997 by Garrard & Co., this large, sterling silver armada dish, is of tradtional form. The armada dish measures 1.75"(4.5cm) ta...
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Presentation Cup and Cover
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver presentation cup and cover; an addition to our...
Silver, Sterling Silver
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H 9.65 in W 11.82 in D 14.18 in
20th Century Solid Silver Paul de Lamerie Shell Centrepiece, Garrard, circa 1920
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th century extremely large and heavy solid silver centrepiece bowl, pierced wavy shell-shaped body, applied with a cast scrolled figural handle and resting on three cast do...
Sterling Silver