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In old english, patronyms were formed by adding a variety of suffixes to personal names, which changed over time and from place to place. Our heritage and history welcome to the house of garrard. It was most recently worn by dianas niece, celia mccorquadale, for her wedding earlier this year. Garrard also has a presence in a number of other locations globally. The oldest jewellery house in the world, garrard is synonymous with fine craftsmanship and impeccable design. Each piece of jewellery from the house of garrard bears the hallmark of our attention to detail, iconic british design and history of thoughtful craft. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. The garrard cluster from the cluster brooch commissioned by prince albert in 1840 for his bride queen victoria to the engagement ring worn by the duchess of cambridge, garrard continues a legacy of crafting magnificent jewels with the introduction of new pieces from the jewelled vault. I love the mix of gold and silver or the look of the yellow and white together. Jewellery, leather, wedding and engagement rings, silver, bespoke silver commissions made by world renowned master craftsman handmade in mayfair. The position, which carries the monarchs personal royal warrant, has been held by mr thomas since 1991. Since the days of queen victoria, the luxury jewellery house has maintained and restored the crown jewels, making sure they are resplendent for grand state occasions. This is an original 1977 two page color magazine advertisement that appeared in a magazine for garrard crown jewellers. Garrard, mayfair fine jewellery shop, oldest jeweller in london.
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