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Garrard no longer Crown Jeweller

British Jeweller Garrard, the oldest jewellery house in the world, has lost its title of official Crown Jeweller after 160 years of being appointed by Queen Victoria. In a bid to move forward, Buckingham Palace has appointed Harry Collins, a relatively unknown company based in Kent. The Palace stated it had no issues with Garrard, and that is...

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Garrard and Asprey split up

British Crown jeweller Garrard has been acquired by California billionaire Ron Burkle's Yucaipa Companies. With the sale of Garrard, its eight-year link with luxury retailer Asprey ends. The deal is thought to have cost Yucaipa between $20 million and $30 million (£20.8 million). Robert Procop will act as managing partner of the firm. He was...

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Asprey & Garrard persists

British jeweller and retailer Asprey and Garrard are rolling out their business with the help of new investors. After six weeks of "technical administration" the company was given a second chance by New York based private equity firm Sciens Capital and hedge fund Plainfield Asset Management. The two parties have agreed to commit $80-$100 million...

Fashion

Ladies & gentlemen prefer pearls

British Crown Jeweller Garrard is launching its pearl collection "High Days and Holidays." Rolling Stone offspring Jade Jagger, the house's creative director, designed the pears with the skulls from the Yorick collection. The rosary-style necklaces and bracelets add a modern edge to classic jewellery. The black Yorick/pearl necklaces are a...