House of Garrard, the longest serving fine jeweller in the world has opened its first boutique in Shanghai.
Situated in the Bund district, the boutique is located in the longest Baroque style building in China built in 1911. 1911 was also the year that the British home of Garrard was built in London; symbolising an important synergy between the two locations.
The House of Garrard has had the honour of working closely with the British Royal Family throughout its history. First commissioned in 1736 by Fredrick, Prince of Wales, and appointed crown jewellers by Queen Victoria in 1943, Garrard has served each subsequent monarch since. The House has created iconic tiaras which are still worn at state occasions as well as the beautiful sapphire cluster engagement ring worn by the Duchess of Cambridge.
In the Garrard Shanghai boutique, visitors will be able to immerse themselves in the heritage of Garrard while browsing stunning new collections, striking bridal jewellery, tiaras and rare stones. Notable pieces include the iconic Wings collection and the new Enchanted Palace collection, a whimsical and modern collection that takes inspiration from the Great Exhibition of 1851. Garrard has a strong reputation for designing one-off bespoke pieces, and this legacy will continue in Shanghai with clients being able to work closely with the London design team to create incredible one-offs, inspired by their own passions.
To celebrate the launch of the boutique, Garrard has drawn inspiration from its heritage and created a selection of one-of-a-kind pieces, exclusive to Shanghai. The Emerald Ivy suite is a stunning combination of striking emeralds and brilliant diamonds consisting of a pair of earrings, bracelet and a unique necklace that can be worn in three different ways.
The Eternal Fringe suite – an eye-catching duo of necklace and earrings containing over 40 carats of diamonds and the Azalea Tiara – a stunning example of an all diamond tiara that reflects the wonderful romantic royal heritage that is so unique to Garrard.
Joanne Milner, CEO of The House of Garrard said, “We are incredibly proud and excited to be bringing The House of Garrard directly to the Chinese market with the opening of our Shanghai boutique. We are confident that our iconic collections and bespoke designs, coupled with our long standing British heritage will find a happy home in one of the most dynamic and exciting cities in the world.”
Each piece of beautifully crafted jewellery from the House of Garrard bears the hallmark of the House’s meticulous attention to detail, superb British design and a history of sophisticated style.