Ready to Blaze: Garrard’s Ode to a Trailblazing Icon

May 21, 2022

By Katerina Perez

4 min read

The House of Garrard has taken inspiration from its royal heritage with Princess Diana to create a playful and colourful high jewellery collection that’s ready to set hearts alight. Full of bold shapes and bright gemstones, the Blaze collection marks the beginning of a new chapter in Garrard’s design aesthetic, one that is more daring than we’ve previously seen from the brand.

<a href=”https://garrard.com/int/get-ready-to-blaze/” rel=”noopener noreferrer” target=”_blank”>The Blaze collection celebrates many firsts for Garrard. Famed for its connection with British royalty, the brand has harnessed the energy of its history with the Crown and unleashed it in unexpected ways, turning the most iconic designs on their heads. It is also worth noting that the brand has introduced a brand ambassador for the first time since its founding in 1735… this is trailblazing in its own right!

Garrard Blaze ring with blue sapphire, tanzanite, aquamarine, blue topaz and turquoise in 18k white gold

Garrard Blaze bracelet with blue sapphire, tanzanite, aquamarine, blue topaz and turquoise set in 18k white gold

Garrard Blaze band ring with blue sapphire, tanzanite, aquamarine, blue topaz and turquoise in 18k white gold

Garrard Blaze band ring with pink sapphire, rubellite and pink opal in 18k rose gold

Garrard Blaze ear climbers with pink sapphire, rubellite and pink opal in 18k rose gold

Garrard Blaze hoop earrings with pink sapphire, rubellite and pink opal in 18k rose gold

Garrard Blaze necklace with pink sapphire, rubellite and pink opal in 18k rose gold

Garrard was the first official Crown Jeweller, appointed by the British royal family in 1843, making it the oldest jewellery brand with connections to the Crown. Today, most of the royal pieces in existence are Garrard creations. From Queen Mary’s consort crown to Princess Diana’s engagement ring, which is now being worn by the Duchess of Cambridge, Garrard has sealed its place in history as the go-to jeweller for royal weddings, state events, ballroom outings and everything in between. The brand’s creative director, Sara Prentice, was inspired by the infamous cluster setting of Princess Diana’s engagement ring when creating the new signature look for each piece in the Blaze collection. She flips the classic motif to create a compilation of cabochon-cut gemstones, set in a more edgy and distinctive manner.

Garrard Blaze Collection jewellery modelled by Olivia Cooke

Colours play a major role in the aesthetic of this collection. The 32 pieces (necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings) are all similar in design, yet vary in colour. Blue, pink, green and white colour schemes are created with sapphires, rubellites, tourmalines and diamonds, along with many other matching precious gemstones to create a rainbow of jewels, each set in a complementary shade of gold. The variety of shapes, cuts and sizes bring a contemporary feel to each piece. In the words of Prentice herself: “This electrifying new collection is all about an explosion of colour. By inverting our classic design, we were able to play with the cluster motif in a truly unexpected way.”

Garrard Blaze ear jackets with diamonds, opal, agate and mother of pearl in 18k white gold

Garrard Blaze pendant with diamonds, opal, agate and mother of pearl in 18k white gold

Garrard Blaze ring with diamonds, opal, agate and mother of pearl in 18k white gold

Garrard Blaze band ring with green sapphire, tourmaline, tsavorite and chrysoprase in 18k yellow gold

Garrard Blaze ear climbers with green sapphire, tourmaline, tsavorite and chrysoprase in 18k yellow gold

In another unexpected turn of events, Garrard has used this collection to present to the world the face of their latest campaign. The British actress Olivia Cooke is mostly known for her roles in the TV show Slow Horses as well as the soon to be released Game of Thrones sequel, House of the Dragon. A glamorous icon in her own right, the actress brings a welcome dose of energy and modernity to the brand: “There’s a daring touch to Garrard’s new Blaze collection – the electric colours have a real energy and life of their own, and I have loved exploring it,” says Cooke.

Garrard Blaze Collection jewellery modelled by Olivia Cooke

Electrifying, unexpected and exploding with colour. The Garrard Blaze collection spotlights the genius of the brand’s master craftsmen, who have managed to forge ahead into new territory while holding onto their traditions. Seamlessly moving through time and adjusting to an ever-changing world, it’s no wonder this jeweller has its place in history.

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