Kimberly McDonald is an American jeweler based in New York City,Manta, Kimberly McDonald Fine Jewelry known for designs that feature geodes, agates, opals and diamonds. Her jewelry is sold by Bergdorf Goodman,Bergdorf Goodman, Kimberly McDonald Collection Browns of London,Browns of London, Kimberly McDonald Fashion and the Kimberly McDonald boutique in Atlanta, Georgia.
Early life
Born in North Carolina, McDonald began her career as a jewelry curator, helping her clients build collections.Robb Report, Design Seen Sept/Oct 2015
Career In 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.
Her jewelry has been worn by Brooke Shields, Sarah Jessica Parker,Chicago Tribune November 25. 2010, Gifts Good Enough For The Famous Cindy Crawford, Cameron Diaz, and Michelle Obama, who wore a Jason Wu gown cinched at the neckline by a Kimberly McDonald diamond-embellished handmade ring to President Barack Obama’s second inaugural ball on January 21, 2013.ABC News January 23. 2013, Designer Kimberly McDonald on Having Jewelry Worn by First Lady Both the gown and McDonald's ring now reside in the National Archives.Reuters - Michelle Obama again picks designer Wu for inaugural gown
Philanthropy Since 2012 McDonald has been supporting The Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS).McDonald also serves on the advisory board at Children of Conservation.
References
External links Official website