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 Burgundy Garrard & Co Brooch Box, with Ivory Satin & Red Velvet Interior
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A vintage jewellery box covered with the original dark red leatherette, with a plain gilded border, with further decorative gold tooled border. It is rectangular in shape, which by w...
Large Vintage Burgundy Garrard & Co Jewellery Box, Ivory Satin & Cream Velvet
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A large vintage jewellery box covered with the original dark red leather, with a plain gilded border. It is square in shape, which by way of a push button, opens on a hinge, and flip...
$49Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 2 in W 3.75 in L 4.5 in
White Crushed Velvet Jewelry Pochette Box with Gold Tassel
By Nijma M Fine Jewelry
Located in Toronto, CA
Whether at home, on the go, or traveling, make sure your precious jewels are always safe with this white crushed velvet pochette case with gold tassel detailing. Featuring a multi-purpose insert with two sides. One side of the insert suitable for two pairs of earrings and one necklace or bracelet. The other side suitable for one ring. Insert is also completely removable from pochette box. Dimensions of pochette box: Length: 4.5" Width: 3.75" Thickness: 2" White crushed velvet Gold tassel and cord detailing Jewelry pictured (all available on 1st Dibs, please visit Nijma M Fine Jewelry storefront): - 'Blue Ice' blue topaz triple band ring in 14K yellow gold (available in multiple sizes) - 'Diamond Plaza' square hoop earrings with diamonds in 14K yellow gold - 'The High Life' blue topaz and diamond crawler...
Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Greek Jewellery Box
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Braintree, GB
A vintage jewellery presentation box by the celebrated Greek house of Ilias Lalaounis. Compact rectangular form in a pale cream finish with a fitted velvet interior. Ilias Lalaounis is one of the most respected Greek jewellery...
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Square Keepsake Box Blue Enamel Lid Interior
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
A beautifully made sterling silver keepsake box from Tiffany & Co., defined by clean architectural lines and the quiet weight of solid silver. The cube form is minimal and modern, it...
Enamel, Sterling Silver
Vintage Oscar Heyman Velvet Jewellery Box, Circa 1960s to 1990s
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Braintree, GB
A vintage Oscar Heyman square jewellery box, covered in black velvet with a fitted velvet interior. Suitable for small jewellery items such as brooches and pendants. Oscar Heyman is...
Vintage Graff London Black Leather Jewellery Box, Circa 1970s to 1990s
By Graff
Located in Braintree, GB
A vintage Graff London jewellery box of square form, with a black leather exterior and a black velvet lined interior. The interior has no fitted recess, making it suitable for a broo...
Other
Vintage Hancocks and Co Stick Pin and Brooch Box
By Hancocks
Located in Braintree, GB
A vintage Hancocks and Co box of rectangular form, intended for a stick pin, brooch or small pendant. With original retailer marks from this respected London house. A useful display...
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Yellow Gold Jewelry Box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful Tiffany and co gold jewelry box made in 15 karat yellow gold. This jewelry box is gorgeous and unique. Measurements: length : 6.5 inch width : 3.5 inch depth :...
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Hancocks & Co Red Leather Objet d’Art Presentation Box
Located in Braintree, GB
A substantial oval presentation box by Hancocks & Co, finished in deep burgundy-red leather with gilt edging and a brass push-button fastening. The cream satin-lined lid bears a...
Silver
$465
W 1.66 in L 7.17 in
Vintage Hancocks and Co Red Leather Watch and Bracelet Box, Circa 1950s to 1970s
By Hancocks
Located in Braintree, GB
A vintage Hancocks and Co box in long rectangular form, with a red leather exterior, gold trim and a black velvet lined interior. Suitable for a wristwatch or a slender bracelet. Ha...
Other
J. E. Caldwell & Co., Philadelphia Antique Jewellery Box
Located in Braintree, GB
A vintage red leather jewellery box of rectangular form, finished with a crosshatch-textured exterior and gilt decorative edging to the lid. Th...
Vintage Hancocks and Co Dress Set Presentation Box
By Hancocks
Located in Braintree, GB
A vintage Hancocks and Co dress set presentation box, fitted for cufflinks and studs. With original retailer marks from this respected London jewellery house. A handsome maker box, ...
Antique Gubelin Swiss Jewellery Box
By Gubelin
Located in Braintree, GB
An antique Gubelin jewellery presentation box from the celebrated Swiss house of Gubelin. Slim rectangular form with the original retailer mark to the satin lined lid. Gubelin is on...