Kimberly McDonald is an American jeweler based in New York City,[1] known for designs that feature geodes, agates, opals and diamonds. Her jewelry is sold by Bergdorf Goodman,[2] Browns of London,[3] and the Kimberly McDonald boutique in Atlanta, Georgia.[4]
Kimberly McDonald | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Jewelry designer |
| Notable work | Geodes, Agates Opals and Diamonds |
Early life
editBorn in North Carolina, McDonald began her career as a jewelry curator, helping her clients build collections.[5]
Career
editIn 2007 she started her eponymous brand with an ethical design ethos at the core of her collections. For her jewelry, she uses organic materials like agates and geodes and works with diamonds, emeralds, and baroque pearls.[6]
Her jewelry has been worn by Brooke Shields,[7] Sarah Jessica Parker,[8] Cindy Crawford, Cameron Diaz,[9] and Michelle Obama, who wore a Jason Wu gown cinched at the neckline by a Kimberly McDonald diamond-embellished handmade ring[10] to President Barack Obama’s second inaugural ball on January 21, 2013.[11] Both the gown and McDonald’s ring now reside in the National Archives.[12]
Philanthropy
editSince 2012 McDonald has been supporting The Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS).[13][14]
McDonald also serves on the advisory board at Children of Conservation.[15]
References
edit- ^ Manta, Kimberly McDonald Fine Jewelry
- ^ Bergdorf Goodman, Kimberly McDonald Collection
- ^ Browns of London, Kimberly McDonald Fashion
- ^ "Designer Kimberly McDonald Opens Atlanta Store". JCK. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
- ^ Robb Report, Design Seen Sept/Oct 2015
- ^ "Kimberly Mcdonald | Browns". www.brownsfashion.com. Retrieved 2020-04-27.
- ^ People Magazine May 22, 2009, Stars Celebrate Kimberly McDonald
- ^ Chicago Tribune November 25. 2010, Gifts Good Enough For The Famous
- ^ Matthams, Kate. "Kimberly McDonald On Jewelry Design: "The Stones Blow My Mind"". Forbes. Retrieved 2020-04-27.
- ^ "JCK Online - Michelle Obama in Kimberly McDonald Jewelry at 2013 Inaugural Ball". Archived from the original on 2016-04-23. Retrieved 2016-02-09.
- ^ ABC News January 23. 2013, Designer Kimberly McDonald on Having Jewelry Worn by First Lady
- ^ Reuters - Michelle Obama again picks designer Wu for inaugural gown
- ^ "PHILANTHROPY". Kimberly McDonald. Retrieved 2020-04-27.
- ^ "PAWS' 35th Anniversary Celebration". events.r20.constantcontact.com. Retrieved 2020-04-27.
- ^ "About Us". Children of Conservation. Retrieved 2020-04-27.