Gerrard

Founded in London in 1735, Garrard is one of britain's oldest jewellery brands, having been named a "Crown Jeweller" by Queen Victoria to customise crowns, tiaras and fine jewellery for members of the British royal family.

Brand history

Born in 1698 in Bury St. Edmunds, England, Garrard founder George Wickes became an apprentice to London silversmith Samuel Wastell at the age of 14, registering his first silverware logo at the age of 23 and officially founding it on Panton Street in London at the age of 37 rard brand. His initial clients, including Frederick Prince of Wales, the eldest son of King George II of England, gradually won the favor of the royal nobility with their outstanding craftsmanship and unique design.

After a century of bespoke by the British Crown, Garrard was designated the "Crown Jeweller" by Queen Victoria in 1843, starting the brand's long-term service to the British Royal Family, responsible for cleaning, restoring and repairing royal treasures and gold and silver vessels.

Before the coronation of successive British monarchs, Garrard will adjust the original crown size for the new monarch and even re-make a crown. Five of the 8 crowns currently on display in the Tower of London jewellery gallery are by Garrard, many of which are set with famous and historical gemstones, such as the 105.6 ct oval diamond "Koh-i-noor" and the 317.4 ct cushion diamond "Cullinan II". The 170ct red spinel "Black Prince's Ruby", of which "Koh-i-Noor" was cut by Garrard himself.

King Edward VII's scepter was also commissioned by Garrard to redesign, and the top of the scepter is set with a 530ct teardrop-shaped diamond "Great Star of Africa", cut from the world's largest rough diamond ever found - the 3106.75ct "Cullinan Diamond". It is also the largest polished diamond ever cut for rough.

In addition to the crown and scepter symbolizing kingship, many well-known Garrard jewels have also been inherited and circulated in the British royal family, such as the diamond crown made for Queen Victoria in 1871, the emerald diamond necklace designed for Queen Mary of Teck in 1911, and the diamond tassel headdress worn by Queen Elizabeth II at her wedding in 1947. The "Cambridge Lover's Knot" pearl crown worn by Princess Diana at her engagement in 1981 and the sapphire engagement ring worn by Princess Kate in 2011.

Headquartered at 24 Albemarle Street in London since 1911 and currently run by Creative Director Sara Prentice, Garrard continues Garrard's traditional skills, tools and techniques while interpreting contemporary jewellery in a more modern way, with products ranging from royal coats of arms, sports trophies, bespoke items, decorative objects, medals and silver gifts.

In 1735, George Wickes founded the Garrard jewelry brand in London.

1843 Queen Victoria designates Garrard as the "Crown Jeweler".

1851 The Great Exhibition in The United Kingdom exhibited the Royal Garden Vase and Jewellery Set.

1852 Commissioned by Prince Albert to recut the "Koh-i-Noor" diamond.

1871 Commissioned by Queen Victoria to design a diamond crown to replace the heavy imperial crown.

1893 Commissioned by Lady Eva Greville, daughter of the 4th Earl of Warwick, to design a crown as a wedding gift for Queen Mary.

1902 Remastered with the crown of King Edward VII of the United Kingdom.

1910 Commissioned by King Edward VII of the United Kingdom, the 530 ct "Star of Africa" diamond is set on the monarch's staff.

1911 Commissioned by King George V of The United Kingdom to produce an "Imperial Crown of India" crown; Commissioned by the Queen of England, she designed a necklace set with diamonds and emeralds set with 8.8 ct "Cullinan VII" diamonds.

1937 Commissioned by Queen Elizabeth II to design a platinum crown set with 105.6 ct "Koh-i-noor" diamonds.

1947 Queen Elizabeth II wore a diamond tassel headdress at her wedding, designed by Garrard for Queen Mary in 1919.

1952 Remake queen Elizabeth II's crown and resizes the original crown.

1981 Princess Diana attends the engagement ceremony wearing the "Cambridge Lover's Knot" pearl crown, which Queen Mary commissioned Garrard to make in 1913.

2011 Princess Kate attends the engagement ceremony with a Garrard sapphire ring, the engagement ring chosen by Princess Diana in 1981 from Garrard's publicly sold jewelry.

1735 Series

Albemarle

Bow Series

Enchanted Palace series

Entanglement series

Fanfare series

The Garrard Classics series

Marguerite series

Modern Gentleman series

Muse series

Petal series

Princess Tiaras series

Regal Cascade series

Tudor Rose series

TwentyFour series

Wings Series