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You could say I have a bit of a thing for the 1950s and early ’60s. My absolute idol, Lucille Ball, is an icon of the time, and the fashion, à la
Mad Men, is as intoxicating as the scotch supply once prominent in the workplace.
Country Club one-of-a-kind earrings in 18k yellow gold and brass with resin, mother-of-pearl, and diamonds, £1,900 ($2,680)
Boca Bonita one-of-a-kind ring in 18k yellow gold with vintage Lucite and amethyst, £1,900 ($2,680)
The fashion, the glamour of classic Hollywood, the fact that Florida was an iconic destination for something other than Walt Disney World (which I love, but still). The aesthetics of this iconic time are worth keeping alive and bringing into the present and future (save for the extreme misogyny) to enjoy for another 50 to 60 years.
Tessa Packard’s recycled plastic jewellery celebrates vintage Americana
Tessa Packard’s recycled plastic jewellery celebrates vintage Americana
The Plastic Fantastic collection sets precious gems in recycled lucite and resin
Recycled plastic may not be the first material that springs to mind when it comes to fine jewellery, but when set with a rainbow of precious gems, it makes for pieces both precious and sustainable.
Jeweller Tessa Packard’s new collection, Plastic Fantastic, celebrates unexpected combinations and joyful design ticks in a range of rings, necklaces and cuffs. ‘I like playing around with how certain materials sit together – in this case gold and gemstones and plastic,’ she says. ‘The last collection we launched did the same with verdigris, and previous to that porcelain and bone. There’s something about contrasting matte textures against shiny metal or stone that I find extremely appealing, possibly because it calms down the intensity of the �