Just to put this into context. Garrards, like all high end, long established jewellers, hold significant archives. In the case of the exhibits on Queen Anne, the new Cunard ship, it’s part of the retail area called the Cabinet of Curiosities. Garrards has chosen to showcase their
jewellery with archival copies of the tiaras and the engagement ring to help promote their brand. I believe their London shops have similar displays and archival copies of famous jewels are occasionally loaned to exhibitions around the world. Garrards currently have articles on their website about the kind of archives they hold on the Lotus tiara
Created in 1923 for Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, Garrard’s lyrical design for the Lotus Flower Tiara draws inspiration from Ancient Egyptian iconography.
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and Queen Mary’s fringe tiara
Worn by three royal brides on their wedding day, few jewels hold more romance than Queen Mary’s Fringe Tiara created by Garrard. Discover more.
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I don’t think they claim to be exact replis but as the gentleman said to Sun Lion, it’s the first time Garrards have allowed these archival copies to be displayed in a retail space outside their own branches.
( Thank you Sun Lion for initially sharing these pics and information.)