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 & CO 1930 Art Deco Platinum Clips Earrings 4.38 Cts VS Diamonds & Rubies
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Miami, FL
Art-deco clips earrings designed by Garrard & Co. This is a fantastic pair of clips earrings created in London England during the art deco period by the jewelry house of Garrard & C...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
Garrard Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Round brilliant cut Diamonds and Oval cut Sapphires. Signed by Garrard 7/8 inch diameter
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Impressive ribbon wedged heirloom 18k gold clip-ons featuring a sparkling cluster of Montana sapphires enhanced by several diamonds. Additional ribbon wedges of textured gold form th...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Pair of Ruby and Diamond Clip Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of ruby and diamond clip earrings, each earring centrally-set with four trapeze-cut rubies graduating in size, set between two ro...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Pearl And Diamond Ear Clip Earrings In Platinum.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Pearl & Diamond Ear Clip Earrings In Platinum. Center of the earrings set with two 11.9mm cultured south sea.pearls, surrounded by halos of slanted marquise cut diamon...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Cartier Burmese Sapphire and diamond earrings, French, 1988.
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier Paris Burmese Sapphire and diamond earrings. A matching pair, each centrally set with an oval old cut natural unenhanced Burmese sapphire in open back claw settings, one appr...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
1920s Important Art Deco Natural Pearl Diamond Platinum Clip-On Earrings
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A fine and important pair of Art Deco Natural Saltwater Pearl and Diamond Earclips, ca. 1920s. The earrings are very beautifully made in the design of the lily of the valley flower. ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Platinum
W 0.44 in L 0.49 in
Harry Winston Platinum Clip On Earrings with 0.55 Carat Round F-VS1 Diamonds
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Designer: HARRY WINSTON Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Elevate your style with these stunning platinum clip-on earrings featuring a total of 0.55 carats in dazzling diamonds...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Mauboussin Ruby & Diamond Earrings
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Mauboussin Ruby & Diamond Earrings Made circa 1920 A pair of platinum earrings each set with 1 old European cut diamond, 1 baguette cut diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous design! 8.11 carats of certified Ceylon Blue Cushion cut Sapphires. 6.55 carats of white pear shaped diamonds beautifully set half way along the sapphires. Certifie...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Clip-on Earrings with Diamonds & Lapis lazuli
Located in Aventura, FL
This striking pair of Art Deco clip-on earrings is crafted in platinum and features two natural cabochon lapis lazuli with approximately 20.0 carats total weight. Accented by 28 cali...
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Platinum
W 0.56 in L 1.3 in
David Webb 18K Gold Platinum Ruby Diamond Snake Clip-On Earrings, 1990
By David Webb
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These David Webb earrings are to die for. They are in perfect condition with no enamel loss. Seldom do we find iconic pieces such as these. These earrings are done in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. They weigh 31.7 grams they are 33mm long and 14mm wide. These earrings have a 0.75 carat Ruby for each ear with Diamonds surrounding the Ruby and two Ruby eyes. These earrings are clips but if you prefer we can add a post to turn them into pierced earrings. I have two snake rings...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Sophia D. Blue Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
These elegant earrings by Sophia D. feature stunning blue sapphires and diamonds. Each earring showcases a striking 6.13 carats of blue sapphire, beautifully complemented by 1.25 car...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Azurmalachite, Diamond, Ruby Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Experience the timeless allure of David Webb with these exquisite estate clip-on earrings. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, these earrings showcase a carved fluted dome azurmalachite, fea...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
H 1.13 in W 0.5 in
Garrard Horse Shoe Earrings
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1983, 9k, Garrard, England. We love the equestrian style. Town and country chic, these earrings are perfect for every day, Derby day, or a ride in the park! Comes in original Garrard box...
Pearl, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Garrards diamond clip earrings, circa 1950.
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Garrards diamond clip earrings. A matching pair of earrings, each set with twenty six round old cut diamonds in open back claw and grain settings, fift...
Diamond, Platinum