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Garrard Tiara

E. Wolfe & Co. Art Deco Dog Cat Brooch Sapphire Ruby Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Tiara (for Garrard & Co.) - worn by the Queen Mother, Queen Elizabeth II, and Princess Anne at their
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

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Garrard 'Princess Catherine Tiara' 18 Karat Gold White Diamond and Aquamarine
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
A House of Garrard 18 karat white gold 'Catherine' tiara from the 'Princess Tiara' collection, set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern More Jewelry

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Garrard 'Princess Beatrice Tiara' 18 Karat White Gold White Diamond Round & Pear
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
A House of Garrard 18 karat white gold 'Beatrice' tiara from the 'Princess Tiara' collection, set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern More Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Garrard 'Laurel Tiara' 18 Karat White Gold White, Rose Cut & Briolette Diamond
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
A House of Garrard 18 karat white gold 'Laurel' tiara set with round white diamonds, rose cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern More Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Garrard 'Garland Tiara' 18 Karat White Gold Pearl & White Diamond Round & Pear
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
A House of Garrard 18ct white gold tiara from the 'Garland' collection, set with round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern More Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Convertible Diamond Tiara in Platinum, Cased by Garrard
Located in London, GB
Garrard of London. This beautiful tiara can be effortlessly transformed into a dress clip brooch, a pair
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Garrard 'Princess Charlotte Tiara' 18 Karat White Gold and White Diamond
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
A House of Garrard 18ct white gold 'Charlotte' tiara from the 'Princess Tiara' collection, set with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern More Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

House of Garrard GIA 5.90 Carat Padparadscha Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
around the globe. Over these years, Garrard has handcrafted tiaras, necklaces, brooches and many more
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Garrard 'Muse' Serpent 18 Karat White Gold White Diamond Necklace
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
families around the globe. Over these years, Garrard has handcrafted tiaras, necklaces, brooches and many
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Garrard 'Entanglement' 18 Karat Gold White Diamond Yellow Sapphire Earrings
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
royal families around the globe. Over these years, Garrard has handcrafted tiaras, necklaces, brooches
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Garrard High Jewellery Iconic Albemarle 21.14ct White Diamond Five-Row Necklace
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
The Iconic High Jewellery Necklace Albemarle from The House of Garrard inspired by a much-admired
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Romantic Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Garrard Wings Embrace 18 Karat White Gold White Diamond Drop Earrings
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
A pair of 18 karat white gold drop earrings from The House of Garrard Wings Embrace collection set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Garrard 'Wings Reflection' 18 Karat White Gold Diamond & Coloured Enamel Pendant
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
A House of Garrard 18 karat white gold medium pendant from the Wings Reflection collection set with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Garrard Wedding 'Fanfare' 18 Karat White Gold Brooch, Round & Square Diamond
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
. Over these years, Garrard has handcrafted tiaras, necklaces, brooches and many more magnificent jewels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold

Garrard Wings Embrace 18 karat White Gold Drop Earrings White Diamond
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
. Over these years, Garrard has handcrafted tiaras, necklaces, brooches and many more magnificent jewels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Garrard Wings Embrace 18 Karat White Gold Aquamarine Beaded Tassel Pendant
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
. Over these years, Garrard has handcrafted tiaras, necklaces, brooches and many more magnificent jewels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Garrard Fanfare White Gold Chandelier Drop Necklace Diamond Mother of Pearl
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
around the globe. Over these years, Garrard has handcrafted tiaras, necklaces, brooches and many more
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Garrard Bridal Fanfare White Gold Chandelier Earrings Diamond Mother of Pearl
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
other royal families around the globe. Over these years, Garrard has handcrafted tiaras, necklaces
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Garrard 'Entanglement' 18 Karat White Gold White Diamond Yellow Sapphire Pendant
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
around the globe. Over these years, Garrard has handcrafted tiaras, necklaces, brooches and many more
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Garrard Signature Serpent 'Muse' 18 Karat White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Necklace
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
around the globe. Over these years, Garrard has handcrafted tiaras, necklaces, brooches and many more
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Garrard 1.36 Carat GRS Cushion Ruby Engagement Cocktail Ring White Diamond
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
A House of Garrard 18 karat white gold ring from the Jewelled Vault collection, set with a central
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Garrard 'Jewelled Vault' 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Padparadscha Sapphire Ring
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
. Over these years, Garrard has handcrafted tiaras, necklaces, brooches and many more magnificent jewels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Garrard 3.04 Carat GRS Cushion Cut Vivid Red Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
around the globe. Over these years, Garrard has handcrafted tiaras, necklaces, brooches and many more
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Garrard Fanfare White Gold Climber Earrings White Diamond and Calibre Cut Rubies
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
other royal families around the globe. Over these years, Garrard has handcrafted tiaras, necklaces
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Stud Earrings

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Garrard Platinum GRS 6.01 Carat Vivid Blue Oval Unheated Sapphire Cluster Ring
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
well as many other royal families around the globe. Over these years, Garrard has handcrafted tiaras
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Garrard Wings Embrace 18 Karat White Gold Aquamarine Bead Tassel Drop Earrings
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
around the globe. Over these years, Garrard has handcrafted tiaras, necklaces, brooches and many more
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, White Gold

Garrard 'Regal Cascade' 18 Karat White Gold White Diamond White Pearl Pendant
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
. Over these years, Garrard has handcrafted tiaras, necklaces, brooches and many more magnificent jewels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Garrard Platinum 3.06 Carat DVS1 GIA Diamond Engagement Ring Pink Pave Surround
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
. Over these years, Garrard has handcrafted tiaras, necklaces, brooches and many more magnificent jewels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum

Garrard 4.55ct 18 Karat White Gold GIA Ruby and Diamond Radiating Ring
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
well as many other royal families around the globe. Over these years, Garrard has handcrafted tiaras
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Garrard 3.08 Carat CDC Cushion Cut Emerald And White Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
well as many other royal families around the globe. Over these years, Garrard has handcrafted tiaras
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Garrard Wings Embrace 18 Karat White Gold Drop Pendant with Round White Diamond
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
An 18 karat white gold pendant from The House of Garrard Wings Embrace collection set with 99 round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Garrard Wings Embrace 18 Karat White Gold Wrap Ring with Round White Diamond
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
families around the globe. Over these years, Garrard has handcrafted tiaras, necklaces, brooches and many
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Garrard Wings Embrace 18 Karat White Gold Double Drop Pendant with White Diamond
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
. Over these years, Garrard has handcrafted tiaras, necklaces, brooches and many more magnificent jewels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Garrard '1735' Platinum Sapphire and White Diamond Pendant
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
well as many other royal families around the globe. Over these years, Garrard has handcrafted tiaras
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Garrard 'Tudor Rose' 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Stud Earrings
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
A House of Garrard pair of 18 karat rose gold earrings from the Tudor Rose collection set with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Garrard 'Muse' 18 Karat White Gold White Diamond Starlight Pendant
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
, the House of Garrard is the longest serving jeweller in the world. Its first royal commission came in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Garrard 'Wings Reflection' 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond & Coloured Enamel Pendant
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
A House of Garrard 18 karat rose gold medium pendant from the 'Wings Reflection' collection, set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Garrard 'Tudor Rose Petal' 18 Karat White Gold White Diamond Pendant
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
families around the globe. Over these years, Garrard has handcrafted tiaras, necklaces, brooches and many
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Garrard 'Tudor Rose Petal' 18 Karat White Gold White Diamond Earrings
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
families around the globe. Over these years, Garrard has handcrafted tiaras, necklaces, brooches and many
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Garrard Wings Embrace 18 Karat White Gold Bangle with Round White Diamonds
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
An 18 karat white gold hinged bangle from The House of Garrard Wings Embrace collection set with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Garrard Fanfare 18 Karat White Gold Pendant White Diamond & Mother of Pearl
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
around the globe. Over these years, Garrard has handcrafted tiaras, necklaces, brooches and many more
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Garrard Wings 18 Karat White Gold Drop Pendant with Round White Diamond
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
. Over these years, Garrard has handcrafted tiaras, necklaces, brooches and many more magnificent jewels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Garrard 'Muse' 18 Karat White Gold White and Yellow Diamond Starlight Earrings
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
other royal families around the globe. Over these years, Garrard has handcrafted tiaras, necklaces
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Garrard 'Tudor Rose Petal' 18 Karat White Gold Diamond & Pink Sapphire Earrings
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
families around the globe. Over these years, Garrard has handcrafted tiaras, necklaces, brooches and many
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

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Garrard Tiara For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact garrard tiara you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and enamel. Finding the perfect garrard tiara may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. A garrard tiara from Cartier and Garrard & Co. Ltd. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a garrard tiara featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a mixed cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a garrard tiara, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Garrard Tiara?

The price for a garrard tiara starts at $1,470 and tops out at $40,173 with these objets-dart-vertu, on average, selling for $1,770.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Questions About Garrard Tiara
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A tiara looks like the front half of a crown worn on top of the head. It usually has an arched or pointed shape and shows off sparkling gemstones, such as diamonds, rubies or sapphires. On 1stDibs, find a collection of tiaras.