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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20thC Solid Silver Novelty Five-Piece 'Gardening' Condiment Set, Garrard c.1994
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A wonderful 20th Century English novelty solid silver five-piece 'gardening' cruet set. Comprising of a pepper modelled as a watering can, a mustard pot modelled as a flower pot with...
Silver
$650Sale Price|23% Off
English Silver Plated Garrard & Company Wine Bottle Cradle Pourer
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
An early English wine bottle cradle, silver plated, bearing Garrard & Co Ltd (Crown Jewelers) 112 Regent St, London trademark, frame features a grap...
Silver Plate
$1,497
H 11.82 in Dm 11.03 in
Contemporary Silver Plated Ice Bucket Sculptural Feet Carved by Natalia Criado
By Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Designed as part of a collection for the Venice Biennale, the Ice Cooler epitomizes Natalia Criado’s fusion of Colombian symbolism and Italian artistry. The "exotic" three feet that ...
Brass, Silver Plate
Set of 12 Dachshund Vintage Silver Plate Knife Rests
By Gallia
Located in Westport, CT
Set of twelve Dachshund dog silver plated knife rests, vintage in very good look to be unused from the 1950s.
Silver Plate
$48Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 1.97 in Dm 2.09 in
Robert Welch for Old Hall, 1962-4, Alveston Condiment Set, Super Set, Modernist
By Robert Welch, Old Hall Earthenware Co.
Located in London, GB
Robert Welch for Old Hall, 1962-4 'Alveston' condiment set Stainless steel with black plastic inserts Very good condition, with only light marks Makers stamp to underside of ea...
Stainless Steel
$14,781 / set
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Cat Condiment Set
By James Barclay Hennell
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English cast sterling silver three piece condiment set in the form of cats; an addition to our silver cruets/condiments collection. This exceptional and rare antique Victorian English cast sterling silver condiment set consists of a mustard pot and a pair of peppers. The components of this exceptional set have been realistically modelled in the form of cats. Each piece is ornamented with details reproducing the feline's fur and anatomical features, in addition to a plain ribbon bow design to each neck. The fine mustard pot is fitted the original hallmarked hinged cover and retains the original gilding to the interior. Each of the silver cat...
Sterling Silver
English Silver Plate Tableware Serving Piece
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in Tarry Town, NY
English silver plate tableware/ barware serving piece with squirrel handle resting on a round base with interior swirl design details. The centerpiece is in great condition. Maker's ...
Silver Plate
$376Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.58 in W 5.32 in D 5.32 in
Vintage Wine Bottle Coaster, English, Silver Plate, Walnut, Drink Stand, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage wine bottle coaster. An English, silver plate and walnut decorative drink stand, dating to the early 20th century, circa ...
Silver Plate
Italian Silver Condiment Dish with Spoon
By Fratelli Broggi, Milano
Located in New York, NY
Italian silver condiment dish with spoon. Vintage oval lidded cheese/condiment dish with matching shell-form spoon both monogrammed with A D B. Markings...
Silver Plate
Kay Bojesen Teak Condiment Set, Scandinavian Modern, Denmark, 1962
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kay Bojesen 3 piece teak condiment set. Known for his articulated Jointed Monkey, Bojesen alson produced some outstanding Danish designs for dining as well! Turned from teak this set...
Glass, Teak
Silver Plated Wine Bottle Holder with Grape
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Silver plated wine bottle holder with grape.
Silver Plate
Meissen Blue Onion Condiment Jar
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Meissen blue onion condiment jar. Meissen cross swords and Germany mark on underside.
Porcelain
$1,883
H 2.17 in W 2.6 in D 1.89 in
Vintage George VI Sterling Silver Condiment Set by Bishton's Ltd, 1947
By Bishton's Ltd
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual vintage George VI English sterling silver three piece condiment set - boxed; part of our collectable dining silverware This impressive vintage George VI sterling silver three piece condiment set consists of a salt, a pepper pot and a mustard pot. Each piece of this unusual and desirable set has a cylindrical form. The surface of each piece of this vintage condiment set...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mappin & Webb Wine Bottle Coaster or Slide Triple Princess Plate
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Mappin & Webb wine bottle coaster or slide triple princess plate, London, made in England, walnut turned wood base with felt bottom. The coaster/wine S...
Silver Plate
A Set of Solid Silver Salad Servers by Garrard & Co
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An encased set of salad servers by Garrard & Co, modelled as a gardening spade and fork. Solid silver and walnut, in original fitted box. Dimensions: H 4cm L 35cm D 16.5cm, L 30.5cm...
Silver
Silver Plate Entree Food Dome Medium Size
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique silver plated food dome with front crest. Made in England third quarter of the 19th century, retailed be the works oldest and most famou...
Silver Plate
Pair of English Walnut and Sterling Silver Wine Coasters by Garrard
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of Elizabeth II sterling silver and walnut wine coasters by Garrard and Company Ltd. Birmingham 1981. Fully hallmarked.
Sterling Silver