G. Collins and Sons
51°7′40″N 0°15′39″E / 51.12778°N 0.26083°E
| Company type | Private company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Jewellery |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people | Harry Collins Member of the Royal Victorian Order |
| Website | www |
G. Collins & Sons Limited is a jewellery firm at 76/78 High St, Royal Tunbridge Wells in South East England.
Background
[edit]Queen Elizabeth II appointed Harry Collins as her personal jeweller in 2000. He was appointed Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO) in 2016.[1][2]
From 2007 to 2012 Harry Collins was also the Crown Jeweller, succeeding Garrard & Co in charge of the maintenance of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom.[3][4][5]
In 2012 Harry Collins was responsible for the recreation of Henry VIII's crown, which is on public display at Hampton Court Palace.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "G Collins & Sons Limited - Royal Warrant Holders Association". www.royalwarrant.org. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ^ "By Royal Appointment - G.Collins & Sons Limited". gcollinsandsons.co.uk. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ^ Robson, Julia (18 July 2007). "Family firm fit for the Queen". Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 5 February 2021. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
- ^ Becker, Vivienne (28 May 2012). "Jewellery duty". How to spend it (Financial Times). Retrieved 1 October 2013.
- ^ "The Queen appoints new Crown Jeweller". Telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 12 November 2016.