Kiki McDonough: A Life of Colour: 40 Years of Gemstone Jewellery

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Kiki McDonough

A Life of Colour: 40 Years of Gemstone Jewellery

Kiki McDonough

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Papadakis
01 June 2025

Precious metal & precious stones: artworks & design

Kiki McDonough: A Life of Colour marks the 40th anniversary of Kiki McDonough, the colourful, enduring, fine jewellery brand. Over forty years, Kiki has built a much-loved and globally renowned brand, designing a multitude of sought-after and timeless pieces. One of the first jewellers to popularise coloured gemstones outside of the big three (rubies, emeralds, and sapphires), Kiki creates jewellery with a multitude of beautiful colours which speak to the stylish modern woman. This title looks back upon and celebrates 40 years of Kiki's business, her life, and her remarkable story. From her very first concession in a friend's jewellery stand in 1985, to striking out on her own, navigating through the chaos of family life, and finally building her brand into the global success that it is today, Kiki's story is as colourful and joyful as her jewellery.

AUTHOR: Kiki is a British jewellery designer, a fifth generation jeweller, and the only woman in that line. She started designing jewellery in 1985, and since then has built her brand into a globally-renowned business. Her jewellery is on show in the V&A, has been auctioned by Bonhams, and is frequently worn by members of the British royal family.

SELLING POINTS: .

Marks 40th anniversary of a leading female jewellery designer .

Massive press campaign to accompany the launch of the book .

Links with Royal family - jewellery frequently worn by HRH Catherine, Princess of Wales, created the coronation brooch for HRH King Charles, worn by the late Queen and the late Princess Diana .

Female founded and female run globally renowned jewellery business .

Over 200 top quality images of fine jewellery .

Tells the life story of a popular London socialite

220 colour illustrations

By: Kiki McDonough
Imprint: Papadakis
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 290mm, Width: 265mm,
ISBN: 9781906506766
ISBN 10: 1906506760
Pages: 264
Publication Date: 01 June 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Kiki McDonough is a fifth-generation jeweller and leading female British designer, whose eponymous fine jewellery brand is renowned for showcasing vibrant gemstones in timeless and wearable designs. Her jewellery is on show at the V&A, has been auctioned by Bonhams, and is frequently worn by members of the British royal family. Kiki’s brand started as a concession in a friend’s antique jewellery shop in 1985 when he asked her if she would design some modern jewellery, the result of which (a pair of heart crystal earrings with a diamond bow on top) are now in the modern jewellery collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. Kiki has designed jewellery ever since, and the brand has grown significantly over the past forty years. Much admired, and with a rightful place on the global luxury stage, Kiki McDonough is known for creating vibrant, colourful, fine jewellery that appeals to the stylish modern woman.

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The Luxx Report magazine which is included with The Times on Saturday mentioned Papadakis' upcoming new title Kiki McDonough: A Life of Colour. - Luxx Report