Kiki McDonough

London, UK

Director

Kiki McDonough Ltd

Biography

Famous for striking coloured gemstones and wearable designs, Kiki McDonough has become one of the most desirable British jewellery designers in the luxury sector. The enduring success of the business is testament to her creativity and attention to detail. Kiki’s passion for colour, elegance and workmanship can be seen in every piece of Kiki jewellery. Kiki broke all the taboos of which coloured gemstones you could put together and changed the face of jewellery in this country for ever. The Kiki McDonough brand has grown rapidly over the past decade, and is now recognised across the globe.

Kiki McDonough’s Newsfeed

23 May 2018

Chelsea in Bloom 2018

If you go down to Sloane Square today, you’re in for a big surprise… The annual Chelsea in Bloom competition has turned the whole area into a riot of colour and, for Kiki McDonough, it’s a floral paradise.

20 Mar 2018

The Latest Fad in Jewelry Is Pieces That Transform Themselves

Double-duty earrings are a mainstay in the collection of London jeweler Kiki McDonough. The designer was inspired by situations that kept coming up in her own life. “I was at my son’s soccer game and had to very quickly change into evening wear,” she says. “I wanted earrings I could wear with my jeans and dress them up to go out to dinner.”

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Kiki McDonough’s Background

Kiki McDonough Ltd

Director

Jun 1985 - Present

London, UK

Kiki began designing in 1985 after recognising an opportunity to offer beautifully designed, timeless jewellery using precious gemstones that broke the conventions of traditional antique jewellery. The brand offers accessible luxury and Kiki designs with every woman in mind, regardless of age or situation.

Other Business Interests

The Prince's Trust

Business Mentor

Jun 2016 - Present

London, UK

The Prince's Trust believe that every young person should have the chance to embrace exciting opportunities so they help 11 to 30 year-olds who are unemployed or struggling at school to transform their lives. Their free programmes give young people the practical & financial support they need to stabilise their lives, helping them develop key skills while boosting their confidence and motivation.

Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA)

Fellow

Jan 2016 - Present

London, UK

The mission of the RSA is to enrich society through ideas and action. They believe that all human beings have creative capacities that, when understood and supported, can be mobilised to deliver a 21st century enlightenment.

London Children's Ballet

Sponsor

May 2014 - Present

London, UK

London Children's Ballet is a performance company that inspires the pursuit of excellence & changes lives through dance. A leader in creating original narrative work and introducing new audiences to ballet, the LCB creates a new West End ballet each year performed by talented dancers aged 9-16. Our outreach work takes ballet into schools, care homes and special needs centres in and around London.

The Goldsmiths'

Member

Jun 1995 - Present

London, UK

The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, more commonly known as the Goldsmiths' Company, is one of the Twelve Great Livery Companies of the City of London and received its first royal charter in 1327. Founded to regulate the craft or trade of the goldsmith, the Goldsmiths' Company has been responsible since 1300 for testing the quality of gold; silver; from 1975, platinum and from 2010, Palladium.

The October Club

Supporter for over 25 years

Jan 1990 - Present

London, UK

For over 29 years The October Club committee have chosen a charity for which the funds raised will prove transformational. Raising over £10 million to date, with substantial benefits to the charities we have supported including kick-starting groundbreaking research, raising profiles and enabling brave expansion plans. It is our goal to help innovative fledgling charities achieve that next level.

The Royal Opera House

Philanthropist and Sponsor

Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

London, UK

The Royal Opera House aims to enrich people’s lives through opera and ballet. Home to two of the world’s great artistic companies - The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet, performing with the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House - seek to be always accessible and engaging, to develop audiences across the UK and to break new ground in the presentation of lyric theatre.

English National Ballet School

On the Development Board

Jan 2001 - Jan 2007

London, UK

English National Ballet School is a centre of excellence for young dancers, providing intensive ballet training in preparation for students to enter a professional career.

Starlight

Trustee

Jan 1999 - Jan 2007

London, UK

Starlight Children’s Foundation is a national children’s charity that is dedicated to brightening the lives of children and teenagers suffering from a serious or terminal illness.

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Kiki McDonough’s Education

Queen's Gate School

A levels, English and French