Φ Gilian Packard, a diamond ring of sculptural design, the connecting arcs each set with graduated

Φ Gilian Packard, a diamond ring of sculptural design, the connecting arcs each set with graduated round brilliant-cut diamonds in 18ct yellow gold, maker's mark GEP and London hallmarks for 1972, approximate ring size J

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For a ring of identical design see V&A exhibit M.24-1985

Gilian Packard (1938 – 1997) undertook her education at the Kingston School of Art, the Central School, and the Royal College of Art. She emerged as one of the foremost jewelers of the 1960s, earning numerous prestigious awards in the field and achieving the distinction of being the first female Freeman of the Goldsmiths' Company.

Renowned for her inventive designs, Packard's distinctive sculptural rings, as acclaimed by jewellery historian Peter Hinks, were both skillfully crafted and wearable. Notably, during the 1970s, she crafted a series of rings characterized by interlocking forms, showcasing her innovative approach to design. Additionally, Packard was a pioneer in the creation of interlocking wedding and engagement rings.

Packard's influence extended beyond her own creations as she dedicated herself to advancing modern jewellery through education. She served as a Professor of Jewellery and Silversmithing at the Glasgow School of Art and later at the Sir John Cass Department of Silversmithing, Jewellery, and Allied Arts at London's Guildhall University, imparting her knowledge and shaping the next generation of jewellers.