Timeless Gems

Makeup by Cory Laycock, assisted by Lyn Shelley  ~ Hair by Deanna Coon of Vie Nouveau ~ Photo assistance by Paul Winder

80s... National tennis champion and adventurer Lucy Dettmer’s active lifestyle has broken all the stereotypes for her age group. Ever the competitor, she soundly thumped Regis Philbin in a televised tennis match several years ago. “My happiness in this world has been to get out and do things,” she once told a sports reporter.

Lucy wears: Mikimoto South Sea champagne pearls, $55,400; at OC Tanner. Diamond snowflake earrings, $1795, and pendant, $2795; at Park City Jewelers. New Scotland cashmere crew sweater, $240, Mitche’s fox and beaver hat, $280, Mitche’s fox fringe collar, $140; at ColeSport.

20s... Alexandrea Rasmussen embraces the possibilities of life in her 20s. “What’s not to love?” she giggles. “It’s a time in your life when you get to take the biggest risks, and you should.” A dancer who just returned to Park City after five years in Los Angeles, Alexandrea says, “I’m open to any and all ideas. I’m qualified to do anything, or rather, really good at pretending I am!”

Alexandrea wears: Penny Preville diamond earrings, necklaces, bracelets and ring, $2080 to $13,070; at OC Tanner.

30s... Vivacious Sarah West is an outdoor enthusiast who loves sports, travel and adventure. A rising star in her career in community development, Sarah has a special talent for “connecting people who should know each other.”

I wouldn’t go back to my 20s if you paid me, and I hear the 40s are even better!”

Sarah wears: Handcrafted sterling silver Signature Bangles, $210 for 3, Signature Hoop Earrings, $95, Double O Necklace, $125, and Stack Recycle Rings, $50-$100, by Park City metal-smith Rebekah Abrams of RJ Designs; at Mary Jane’s. Patek Philippe Aquanaut watch in Cosmic Purple with diamonds, $15,000; at OC Tanner. Paula Lishman knit beaver jacket, $3015, Mezon hand-embellished tank, $307; at Hilda.

40s... Longtime Parkite Tracey Mapstone’s exotic beauty comes from her Swedish, African, Cherokee and Choctaw heritage. A multi-talented businesswoman and mother of two, she says, “Being in my 40s has given me permission to be comfortable in my skin. Balance has become my new best friend, along with a great moisturizer!

Tracey wears: Art Deco and vintage garnet, diamond, ruby, green onyx, and emerald rings, $1250 to $4100; emerald, ruby, diamond, pearl, and enamel bangles, $295 to $3895; vintage Italian semi-precious, pearl and enamel necklace, $1200; all at Lanny Barnard.

50s... Dynamic horsewoman and realtor Peggy Marty says that the best thing about being in her 50s is perspective. “Looking back, I HAVE accomplished a couple of things — maybe lived up to what my mother thought I could do.” Peggy looks forward to ”taking some of this hard earned wisdom and making a difference with it.”

Peggy wears: Green turquoise necklaces, $269 each, sterling silver hammered hoop earrings, $139, and turquoise, coral and citrine pendant, $168; at Lanny Barnard.

60s... Effervescent Californian Pamala Werbelow moved to Park City nine years ago to “escape the crowds and enjoy the four seasons in a small town.” A former hairdresser, an avid traveler, and a skier who has sampled the slopes all over the world, she says her 60s are filled with “wonderful memories,” and she loves “watching my five grandchildren grow and smile.”

Pamala wears: Diamond and Imperial Topaz pendant, $24,000; at Park City Jewelers. Roberto Coin Fantasia earrings, $13,200, and Penny Preville diamond bracelets, $3995 to $6270; at OC Tanner. Olive stretch organza jacket and matching camisole, $106; at Whimsy.

70s... Legendary beauty Carlyle Morris has witnessed Park City’s transformation since moving here in 1978 “when it was just beginning to develop into a world-class resort town.” Carlyle devotes time to the boards of several non-profits, loves to travel and is still working as a realtor after 25 years. “Life and the 70s are wonderful!”

Carlyle wears: Pineapple quartz, turquoise and crystal necklace, $465, and pineapple quartz and smoky topaz earrings, $59; at Lanny Barnard. Embellished teal jacket, $126; at Whimsy.