Gilian Packard

Woolley and Wallis, 1st November 2018, Lot 1800

Lyon & Turnbull, Sculptured: The Art of the Object, 28th of November 2018

Gilian Packard (1938-1997) was a renowned British jewelry designer and goldsmith, whose artistic legacy epitomized the vibrant spirit of the 1960s. She often incorporated geodes into her jewellery. Her creative journey began with studies at the Kingston School of Art, followed by the Central School and culminating at the prestigious Royal College of Art. Packard's signature ring designs, described by the esteemed jewelry historian Peter Hinks as "deft, attractive, and wearable," exemplified her mastery of craftsmanship and aesthetics. Notably, she made history as the first woman to become Freeman of the Goldsmiths' Company, marking her profound impact on the traditionally male-dominated field of goldsmithing.