In-depth review
Leetie Lovendale Review: Fresh Jewellery Made From Vintage Lucite
The verdict
Leetie Lovendale is a genuinely charming handmade jewellery line built from vintage and deadstock lucite, much of it 1960s-80s parts rescued from old factory stock, combined with hypoallergenic surgical-steel findings. The pieces are colourful, lightweight, retro-inspired and sustainable, and the brand is stocked in 400+ boutiques. If you want characterful statement jewellery with a real story behind it rather than mass-produced sameness, it's lovely.
Browse the collections on the official store.
Buy from Official Site →Overview
Most fashion jewellery is mass-produced and forgettable. Leetie Lovendale is the opposite: founder Heather DeSimone discovered a warehouse of old lucite beads and parts, vintage material left behind by mid-century jewellery makers, and built a brand around turning it into modern pieces.
Lucite is a clear, sturdy, shatter-resistant plastic first made in the 1930s and hugely popular in 20th-century fashion jewellery. Leetie hand-drills and finishes these vintage parts and sets them with hypoallergenic surgical-steel fittings, so you get colourful, lightweight, retro-glam jewellery that's also sustainable, fresh pieces made from genuinely vintage materials. Most items are handmade to order in Arizona.
What they make
The signature range, moonglow lucite 'plumbob' drops, retro marbled hoops and lightweight studs, set on hypoallergenic surgical steel. Light enough to wear large without weighing you down.
Buy from Official Site →Statement and layering necklaces using vintage lucite beads and resin flower parts, often limited to a few dozen per colourway, so they're collectible.
Buy from Official Site →Adjustable lucite cocktail rings with gemstone-like finishes, plus matching sets, retro-chic and one-of-a-kind in feel.
Buy from Official Site →Who it's for
A lovely fit if you like colourful, retro and statement jewellery, value sustainability and handmade character, or want something a bit different as a gift.
Worth knowing because it's vintage material, colourways are limited and some pieces sell out, if you love something, don't wait.
Pros and cons
What's good
- +Handmade from genuine vintage/deadstock lucite
- +Sustainable, upcycled materials
- +Lightweight and hypoallergenic (surgical-steel findings)
- +Characterful, often collectible pieces; stocked in 400+ boutiques
What to keep in mind
- –Limited runs, popular pieces sell out
- –Handmade-to-order can mean a short wait
- –Returns: you cover return shipping
Buying advice
If a colourway grabs you, buy it, vintage stock is limited and pieces aren't always repeatable. Earrings are the easy entry point; check measurements for statement pieces. Free US shipping kicks in over the order threshold.
Shop the collections on the official store.
Shop the collections on the official store.
Buy from Official Site →Frequently asked questions
What is the jewellery made from?
Vintage and deadstock lucite (a sturdy, lightweight plastic from the mid-20th century), hand-finished and set with hypoallergenic surgical-steel fittings.
Is it sustainable?
Yes, the brand upcycles genuinely vintage materials into new pieces, which is a core part of its identity.
Will pieces come back if they sell out?
Not always. Because the lucite is vintage and limited, many colourways are one-time runs, so buy when you see something you love.