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 Garrard 9ct Gold Ladies Cocktail Watch, Circa 1950s, Europe
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Portland, England
An exquisite vintage Garrard 9ct gold ladies cocktail watch, crafted by one of Britain’s most prestigious jewellers. This elegant timepiece emb...
Gold
Garrard Dress Watch
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Dress Watch Dress Watch - Image 2 Dress Watch - Image 3 Dress Watch - Image 4 Dress Watch - Image 5 Dress Watch - Image 6 Dress Watch - Image 7 Dress Watch - Image 8 Dress WatchDress Watch - Image 2Dress Watch - Image 3Dress Watch - Image 4Dress Watch - Image 5Dress Watch - Image 6Dress Watch - Image 7Dress Watch - Image 8 Vintage Garrard Automatic Watch – 1973 Regent Street Original This Vintage Garrard Automatic is a rare find. With box and papers dated 1973, it originates from London’s iconic Regent Street. Though little is documented about this model, it embodies classic 1970s style and British heritage, all for under £500. Key Features: ✅ 35mm stainless steel cushion case – A true 1970s design ✅ Silver dial with date window at 3 o’clock – Pristine original condition, possibly new old stock ✅ Silver hands & line hour markers – Classic and elegant ✅ Signed Garrard dial – A name synonymous with luxury and heritage ✅ Swiss automatic movement – Reliable and precise ✅ Black leather strap with steel buckle – May be original The History of Garrard Watches...
Jaeger-LeCoultre Art Deco Ladies Watch in 14 Karat White Gold, circa 1940s-1950s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: LeCoultre Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's / 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 21mm X Diameter 21mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Black with Bezel Applied Markers / Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 12mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This sophisticated art deco Moderne style watch was produced by the iconic house of LeCoultre in the 1950's. The movement is high grade and entirely handmade. LeCoultre is renowned for their complicated watches...
Vintage Swiss Made Jaeger-LeCoultre Ladies' 18K Gold & Diamonds Cocktail watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swiss Made Jaeger-LeCoultre Ladies' 18K Gold & Diamonds Cocktail watch Swiss Made Jaeger-LeCoultre Ladies' cocktail watch which can be dated back to the 1950's. The watch f...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex 2 Tone Ladies Dress Watch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 4575 METAL / MATERIAL: Two Tone Steel & Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm ...
Vintage 9k ROLEX Watch. Rolex 9k YG 12324 Dress Watch 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Rolex Mens Watch 9k Yellow Gold Case ref.12324 Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1946 Beautiful Watch. New Genuine Gucci Leath...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum and Diamond Cocktail Watch, Ladies Wristwatch
Located in NEWARK, GB
This exquisite Art Deco ladies watch is crafted from dazzling diamonds and precious platinum, making it the perfect timeless accessory for any special occasion. Boasting an impressi...
Diamond, Platinum
Vacheron Constantin Vintage Dress Watch Fancy Lugs Yellow Gold
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage men's dress wristwatch in yellow gold by Vacheron Constantin. Featuring a silver dial with a small seconds display at 6 o'clock and fancy lugs. Fitted with plastic glass, a...
Yellow Gold
Vintage Omega De Ville 1365 Gold Plated Dress Watch
By Omega
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Omega Model: De Ville Reference Number: 1365 Features: Gold Plated-Golden Dial Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Gold Plated- Stainless...
Gold Plate
Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Watch, c.1950s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
This Vintage dress watch comes from the master horologists at Jaeger-LeCoultre, The 14 carat rose gold case is 35mm in diameter and holds a manual winding movement. The patina on the...
Art Deco diamond set dress watch, circa 1935.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco diamond set dress watch. Set centrally with an Arabic, white dial with blue steel hands,further decorated with seventy six pavé set old cut diamon...
Diamond, Platinum
Shreve & Co Platinum Ladies Dress Watch
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Platinum and Diamond Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum & Diamonds CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 32mm Length X 23mm Diameter MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber High Grade Swiss DIAL / HANDS: Silvered Dial with Arabic Numeral Markers / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Platinum Bracelet / Length 6 3/4 or 17cm WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT Shreve & Co. is a jewelry and watch retailer that was founded in San Francisco, California in 1852. The company was originally founded by George C. Shreve and his nephew Samuel, and it quickly established itself as one of the leading jewelers in the West. In the early days of the company, Shreve & Co. specialized in selling silver...
Platinum
1960's Rolex Ladies Dress Watch, Silver Dial - 14K White Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
White Gold
1966 Rolex Ladies Dress Watch, Silver Dial - 14K White Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
White Gold
Garrard Wristwatch featuring Dennison Aquatite 9K Yellow Gold Case, Papers, 1962
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and rare Garrard presentation watch features a Dennison Aquatite 9k yellow gold case with screw down case back and 'bowler hat' crown and Smiths 18 jewel movement. A simi...
Yellow Gold
Vintage Garrard 9ct Gents Gold Wristwatch
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Portland, England
Elegant and iconic Garrard Gents 9ct Gold Vintage Wristwatch. Hallmarked 9ct Gold. The case is 9-carat gold and there are hallmarks inside the case. The back of the watch has a presentation engraving, and a presentation Signed By 'The Potteries Motor Traction Co. Ltd.' The watch has a green leather strap and it comes with an original, vintage Garrard box...
Gold
Garrard & Co. Gold Wristwatch Mint Condition Unworn with Box, circa 1988
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Northampton, MA
This impeccably crafted and extremely rare gold watch from Gerrard & Co —the royal jeweler at the time— was created in 1988 and apparently placed directly into a time capsule because the watch is unworn. With a face measuring 35.44mm west to east including the winding crown and 41.53mm. from lug to lug, this 9.48mm-thick watch has sleek and elegant proportions. A 9mm round sub-dial with crosshair marks occupies the six o'clock position on the face and features a crisp gold second-hand loyally traveling around and around above a raised-relief spiral guilloche texture. The watch keeps good time and appears to lose about two minutes a day, which is quite respectable. The 17-jewel Swiss movement is by Unitas. "GARRARD" is printed on the dial beneath the twelve o'clock numeral. Still in its original blue leatherette hard-shell case with blue velvet lining, even the tan leather band is original and has never been fastened around a wrist. Garrard & Co made many manual watches similar to this one in 9K yellow gold, which were frequently gifted to loyal employees of companies throughout England and inscribed on the rear of the case. What makes this watch so utterly remarkable, rare and collectible is its unmolested condition. There is simply no evidence of wear and certainly no inscriptions on the back. I have always been obsessed with Garrard and I love these classic 9k gold watches...
Gold