Garrard, Cartier, Boucheron … which jewellers have made it into Queen Elizabeth’s royal jewellery collection?
Filled with priceless necklaces, tiaras and brooches from names like G. Collins & Sons and Harry Winston, the collection includes pieces worn by Princess Diana, Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton
Queen Elizabeth’s jewellery collection is one of the world’s most extensive and prestigious.
The collection is nearly as famous as the queen herself, and includes priceless jewels that have been passed down from generation to generation.
As one of the most recognisable heads of state, she has often received some of the world’s most extravagant bejewelled gifts.
The queen is very generous when it comes to sharing her collection; British royal women often wear jewels on loan from the monarch to official engagements.
Here, we take a look at five top jewellers that have found their way into the queen’s collection over the years.
Garrard
Established in 1735, The House of Garrard has created many iconic and important jewels for the British royal family.
Garrard holds a Royal Warrant as jewellers, goldsmith and silversmith, appointed by the Prince of Wales.
The house’s designs have been worn during some of the most monumental royal moments, including the then Princess Elizabeth’s wedding to Philip Mountbatten in 1947.
For her big day, she wore Queen Mary’s Russian Fringe tiara. The tiara snapped hours before the wedding festivities and was brought into Garrard for an emergency repair.