Inspired by the setting of the Cullinan I diamond by Garrard in the Sovereign Sceptre - one of the world’s most valuable jewelled artefacts – the transformative Catherine Aquamarine Tiara is a bandeau-style tiara of inverted heart-shaped motifs that hold 5 cushion cut aquamarines. The exceptional clarity of these stones characterises a tranquil brilliance and quiet strength, illuminated by an arrangement of 517 round white diamonds. An example of Garrard’s renowned artistry, the central heart motif detaches to become a pendant on a 41cm trace chain with a pave set bail.
The tiara’s long association with royalty lends it a prestigious beauty that distinguishes it from all other jewels. Ever since it was appointed Crown Jeweller in 1843, the House has crafted some of the British royal family’s most iconic tiaras, many of which are still worn today. The designers at Garrard continue to dream up contemporary interpretations of time-honoured designs, crafted in the same traditions as they have been for centuries.