G. Collins and Sons
51°7′40″N 0°15′39″E / 51.12778°N 0.26083°E / 51.12778; 0.26083
English jewellery firm
Company type | Private company |
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Industry | Jewellery |
Headquarters | Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent , England |
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 southeast England.
Background
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.
References
- ^ "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.
External links
- Official website