Kiki McDonough: A Life of Colour

The remarkable story of Kiki McDonough, a leading female British designer and her globally renowned jewellery, which is much loved by the Royal family, and worn by the modern woman.Over 40 years, Kiki has built a 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.With this in mind, she has long challenged the tradition that jewellery is to be bought by men for women, and instead aiming her works directly at the women for whom she is designing. Her jewellery is frequently worn by HRH Catherine, Princess of Wales, while major pieces now form part of the jewellery collection at the V&A museum, London.This title looks back upon and celebrates Kiki’s business, her life, and her remarkable story. From her very first concession in a friend’s jewellery store 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.