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 Sterling Silver Jug Georgian Style Beer Jug London 1970
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
This fine vintage Sterling Silver Jug is created in the simple, elegant style of a traditional Georgian Silver Beer Jug. With a classic baluster form, this jug remains unadorned lett...
Sterling Silver
Georgian Sterling Silver Ladies Mug
By Henry Chawner
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver lady's mug by Henry Chawner, an addition to our Georgian silverware collection. This exceptional antique George III sterling silver mug has a plain tapering cylindrical form. The surface of this antique silver mug is embellished with an exceptional contemporary bright cut engraved coast of arms and crest depicting a demi-stag chained and collared. The upper and lower portions are encircled with tooled decorated borders to the rims. This ladies antique silver mug is fitted with an impressive tooled decorated S-scroll handle. The underside of the mug is ornamented with the contemporary engraved inscription: 'The Gift of Mrs Hourman at the age of eighty eight to her Great Grandson Edwd John Fisher, Novr 3 1790'. This antique mug has a fine color and patination. This impressive antique silver mug was crafted by the renowned London silversmiths Henry Chawner. Such small Georgian tankards...
Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Water Jug
By Hilliard & Thomason
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Victorian sterling silver water jug; part of our antique dining silverware collection. This e...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$7,900
H 12 in W 6.5 in D 4.25 in
Rare Asprey London Sterling Silver & Copeland Spode Cockatoo Claret Jug, 1912
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A rare antique English Asprey & Co. sterling silver–mounted Copeland Spode novelty claret jug in the form of a standing cockatoo, Sheffield, 1912. The vessel features a white por...
Sterling Silver
Whiting Sterling Silver 1911 Pitcher Jug in Art Deco Style
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Whiting sterling silver pitcher in elegant, Art Deco style from 1911, with an engraving dedicated to a horse racing contest. It measures 14 2/3'' in height by 9 1/2'' from handle to spout by 7 1/2'' in depth, weighs 39.2 ozt, and bears hallmarks as shown. Originally in Massachusetts, Whiting Manufacturing Company relocated to New York in 1875. The company was purchased by Gorham in 1924 and the production transferred to Providence, Rhode Island. Whiting had relatively small production output but produced exceptional handmade silverware in relatively small quantities. The Company's most famous and important designer was Charles Osborne...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Buccellati Sterling Silver Jug Louis XVI Style
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in VALENZA, IT
Sterling silver jug by Gianmaria Buccellati. The body and base of the jug are rounded and completely smooth. A border with a striped and ribbon design typical of the Louis XVI style ...
Sterling Silver
$975
H 5.75 in W 4 in D 2.25 in
Georgian 'George III' Sterling Silver Helmet-Form Cream Jug/Pitcher, by Bateman
By Peter and Ann Bateman
Located in New York, NY
Georgian (George III), sterling silver, helmet-form cream jug/pitcher on square, pedestal base, London, year-hallmarked for 1795, Peter and Anne Bateman - makers. Measures 5 3/4 inches high (to top of handle) x 4 inches wide (from outer edge of spout to outer edge of handle) x 2 1/4 inches deep at deepest point. Weighs 3.190 troy ounces. Beaded border. Original script...
Sterling Silver
Antique German Engraved Pewter Beer Jug
Located in London, GB
Antique German engraved pewter beer jug German, early 19th Century Height 64cm, width 31cm, depth 41cm This large German jug is crafted from pewter, an al...
Pewter
$4,044
H 10.83 in W 5.52 in D 5.12 in
Victorian Sterling Silver & Glass Claret Jug, William Edwards, London 1872
By William Edwards
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1872 by William Edwards, this fine Victorian sterling silver and glass claret jug features a tapering glass body with a bulbous base, engraved with delicate f...
Sterling Silver
Vintage German Beer Jug from Zoller Keramik, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage German Beer Jug from Zoller Keramik, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Col...
Ceramic
Georgian Antique Sterling Silver Cream Jug
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Georgian Newcastle sterling silver cream jug; an addition to our silver teaware collection. T...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Thomas Chawner 1780s Sterling Silver Beer or Water Jug
By Thomas Chawner
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver beer or water jug by Thomas Chawner; part of our dining silverware collection. This magnificent antiq...
Sterling Silver
Antique George III Irish Sterling Silver Beer / Water Jug
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, Fine and impressive antique George III Irish sterling silver beer / water jug; part of our Georgian dining silverware collection. This exceptional antique Irish silver beer jug...
Silver, Sterling Silver