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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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
$36,446Sale Price|20% Off
Suite 11 Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Baskets Table Centrepiece 1888-1911
By George Fox, Garrard & Co. Ltd.
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
$517Sale Price|20% 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
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
Antique Victorian 1899 Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large Victorian English sterling silver presentation bowl made by Elkington & Co Ltd; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This...
Sterling Silver
Oversized Antique English Threaded Glass & Sterling Silver Match Strike, 1917
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent oversized English match striker wither a sterling silver mount fully hallmarked for London 1917 (the makers mark is rubbed). Its...
Sterling Silver
$1,995
H 6.75 in W 7.25 in D 7.25 in
Irish Sterling Silver Repousse Engraved Bowl William Egan Cork Dublin 1911
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Irish sterling silver footed bowl by William Egan, County Cork, 1911. The bowl having an everted rim above a stepped globular body which i...
Silver
$28,009
H 19.69 in W 30.71 in D 29.93 in
Decorative centrepiece suite of Victorian sterling silver dishes made in 1873
By Fenton Brothers
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1873 by Fenton Brothers Ltd., this attractive, Victorian, antique sterling silver centrepiece and suite ...
Sterling Silver
Lovely Sterling Silver Gorham Edwardian-Style Cake Basket on Pedestal Base
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Lovely, sterling silver, Edwardian-style, cake basket on pedestal base, Gorham Manufacturing Co., Providence, Rhode Island, year-marked for 1916. Beautiful pierced work. Silver is li...
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Antique Silver Gilt Basket, Early 20th Century
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Braintree, GB
Tiffany & Co antique silver-gilt basket for treats or sweets, in woven style with handle. Designer: Tiffany & Co Made in Italy, early 20th century Fully hallmarked. Dimensions ...
Silver
Antique George v 1911 Sterling Silver Photograph Frame
By E. Mander & Son Ltd
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique English sterling silver photograph frame, an addition to our collection of ornamental silverware This exceptional antique George...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$4,009
H 13.39 in W 13 in D 7.88 in
Attractive Sterling Silver Flower Basket or Centrepiece, Viner's Sheffield 1934
By Viners 1
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1934 by Viner's Ltd., this very attractive, Sterling Silver Basket, features a swing handle, and pierced decoration to the body, handle and foot. The b...
Sterling Silver
$348Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.25 in W 2.5 in D 2 in
Small American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Basket
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century Modern sterling silver basket. Rectangular with straight sides and curved ends. Plain rim and fixed and high c-scroll handle. Woven strips. Marked “Sterling”. We...
Sterling Silver
$533Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
Antique Silver-Plated Pierced Fruit Basket Rope-Twist Handle Home Decorative
Located in Wembley, GB
A beautifully crafted antique silver-plated fruit basket, featuring an elegant pierced gallery rim and a finely detailed rope-twist swing handle. The oval form rests securely on a raised foot, offering both functionality and refined presentation. This versatile serving piece is ideal for displaying fresh fruit, decorative arrangements, or as a standalone table centerpiece. The bright silver surface, enhanced by intricate cutwork and decorative borders, reflects the craftsmanship of late 19th to early 20th century silver plate. Whether used for entertaining or collected as a decorative object, this silver-plated serving basket adds timeless elegance to any dining table, sideboard, or antique silver collection. Antique silver-plated fruit basket Pierced gallery rim with rope-twist handle Oval form with raised foot Ideal as a serving basket or table centerpiece Decorative antique silver tableware...
Silver, Sterling Silver