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 Gold Link Necklace
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
Garrard Gold Link Necklace This necklace has gold link motif all in18 k yellow gold, signed Garrard, with Italian assay mark,Length 17 inches. Weight: 130g
Gold
Seaman Schepps Lapis Gold Link Necklace
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An instant classic, compliments of iconic jewelry designer Seaman Schepps. Hand carved links of lapis lazuli alternate with identical links of 18k yel...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
Gold Marquise Double Link Necklace
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold Marquise Double Link Necklace finished at 17" with a snap clasp closure. The larger marquise links are approximately 1" long a...
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi Gem Gold Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and colorful link necklace of emerald, yellow sapphire, pink tourmaline, and tanzanite baroque shaped nuggets weighing a total of 415.70 carats, finished with caps and li...
Vintage Gold Link Cartier Necklace
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Yellow 18K gold chain by Cartier. Formed with oblique rectangular links which graduate gently towards the centre, signed Cartier. Condition: very good Date: contemporary Weight: 42...
Gold, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Oval Link Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Open oval 14k yellow gold link long chain, with gold ball ends. Made in Italy. 14k yellow gold Stamped: 14k Italy 17.1 grams Total length: 24 Inches Width: 5.4- 6.1mm Thickness/d...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Victorian gold and pearl link necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and pearl link necklace, the sixteen rectangular links each set with three pearls in an openwork design, all alternatively set with quatrefoil links each set with a pearl, mounted in yellow gold with two concealed clasps, circa 1860, measuring 45 x 1.1cm, gross weight 48.3 grams. This antique necklace is in very good condition for its age. Unmarked, tested as 18ct gold, with 15ct gold clasps. A gleaming gold and pearl link necklace on sale...
Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Fancy Link Long Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Composed of gold, this French Art Nouveau long chain necklace was created around 1900. The fancy elongated links each contain an interlocking se...
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Gold S-Link Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 18k yellow gold chain necklace features a sleek, repeating S‑link pattern. Measuring approximately 3/16 inch wide a...
18k Gold
Catalina 18K Gold Chain Link Necklace
Located in Ridgefield, CT
This handcrafted 18k yellow gold rolo chain necklace features a delicate heart-shaped pendant, creating a beautiful blend of timeless elegance and modern charm. Designed for a lightw...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Link Paperclip Chain Link Necklace
Located in Great neck, NY
This 14k yellow gold paper-clip small link chain comes with plenty of options, specifically your choice of length. Buy one and wear it as a simple standalone (with or without a penda...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baroque Emerald Gold Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and chic necklace with baroque shape emerald beads capped with 18kt hammered-finish yellow gold caps and links. The emeralds weigh a total of 384.52 carats, with a total ...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Curb Link Diamond Necklace
Located in Great neck, NY
14K GOLD CURB LINK DIAMOND NECKLACE - Diamond Weight: 1.90 ct. - Diamond Count: 312 - Gold Weight: 27.07 grams (approx.) - Necklace Length: 16 inches Th...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Garrard Tri-coloured Chunky Link Necklace in 18k Gold
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Garrard chunky necklace set in 18k yellow, rose and white gold. The necklace is composed of a number of different shaped links and sits beautifully once on the n...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Garrard 3.70 Carat Diamond and Multi-Gem 18 Karat Gold Necklace
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Southampton, PA
A beautiful display of pave diamonds cross a rich gold polished surface in an x shape link style. A vivid arrangement of colored gems such as amethyst, citrine and peridot are held i...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow ...
Garrard 3.70 Carat Diamond and Multi-Gem 18 Karat Gold Necklace
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Southampton, PA
A beautiful display of pave diamonds cross a rich gold polished surface in an x shape link style. A vivid arrangement of colored gems such as amethyst, citrine and peridot are held i...
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow ...
Garrard Diamond and Multi Gem 18 Karat Gold Necklace
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Southampton, PA
A beautiful display of pave diamonds cross a rich gold polished surface in an x shape link style. A vivid arrangement of colored gems such as amethyst, citrine and peridot are held i...
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, 18k Gold
Garrard Pearl Diamond Gold Link Necklace
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sensational Garrard Necklace Features 15 Fine 10.5-11mm Cultured Pearls Suspended From 18Kt Yellow Gold Heart Links with 46 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds for a Total Approximate Carat...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold