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18ct White & Yellow Gold & Diamond Earrings Designed by Gilian Packard

806U/PR
Written by Olly Gerrish

A pretty pair of gold earrings that were designed and made by Gilian E Packard. They are composed of rods of 18ct yellow and and have been set with diamonds.

Gilian Packard was one of the jeweller designers at the vanguard of redefining jewellery design during the 1960s following the post-war austerity years of the mid-20th century.  Packard contributed to the exhibitions at the now famous 1961 International Exhibition of Modern Jewellery 1980-1961, curated by Graham Hughes and the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, in Goldsmiths Hall London, while still a student. The exhibition set out to promote new design in what had become a rather stagnant industry, creating pieces of modern design for the modern world.

Born in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne in 1938 she studied at Kingston School of Art, Central School of Arts and Crafts and the Royal College of Art. Rather than setting up her own shop in London she chose to disseminate her pieces to jewellers throughout the UK, preferring the broader reach this gave her jewellery; and working to specific commissions for loyal clients. Though she had a workshop of craftspeople, she kept a keen eye on everything and had a hand in the process throughout.

This pair of earrings. exemplifies her talent and they come in the original case.

Item Number
806U/PR
Measurements
Case 4cm by 6.5cm by 2cm
Diameter of clusters 1.1cm
Diamonds approx total weight 0.60 carats
Item Materials
Date & Origin
Provenance
English
Hallmarks
Unmarked, 18ct gold
Condition
Very Good
Discovered
11 months ago
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