Kimberly McDonald explained

Kimberly McDonald
Nationality:American
Known For:Jewelry designer
Notable Works:Geodes, Agates Opals and Diamonds

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]

Early life

Born in North Carolina, McDonald began her career as a jewelry curator, helping her clients build collections.[5]

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.[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

Since 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

  1. http://www.manta.com/c/mttkbt4/kimberly-mcdonald-fine-jewelry Manta, Kimberly McDonald Fine Jewelry
  2. http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/Kimberly-McDonald/Designers-A-Z/cat497600/c.cat Bergdorf Goodman, Kimberly McDonald Collection
  3. http://www.brownsfashion.com/designer/kimberly_mcdonald/women Browns of London, Kimberly McDonald Fashion
  4. Web site: Designer Kimberly McDonald Opens Atlanta Store. 2020-11-18. JCK. en-US.
  5. http://robbreport.com/paid-issue/slideshow/design-seen-septemberoctober-2015-map/kimberly-mcdonald Robb Report, Design Seen Sept/Oct 2015
  6. Web site: Kimberly Mcdonald Browns. www.brownsfashion.com. en. 2020-04-27.
  7. http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2009/05/22/stars-celebrate-jewelry-designer-kimberly-mcdonald/ People Magazine May 22, 2009, Stars Celebrate Kimberly McDonald
  8. https://web.archive.org/web/20150922003939/http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2010-11-25/news/chi-giftguide-celebrity-112510_1_celebrities-designer-jewelry Chicago Tribune November 25. 2010, Gifts Good Enough For The Famous
  9. Web site: Kimberly McDonald On Jewelry Design: "The Stones Blow My Mind". Matthams. Kate. Forbes. en. 2020-04-27.
  10. Web site: JCK Online - Michelle Obama in Kimberly McDonald Jewelry at 2013 Inaugural Ball . 2016-02-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160423164753/http://www.jckonline.com/2016/01/20/michelle-obama-kimberly-mcdonald-jewelry-2013-inaugural-ball . 2016-04-23 . dead .
  11. https://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertainment/2013/01/designer-kimberly-mcdonald-on-having-jewelry-worn-by-first-lady/ ABC News January 23. 2013, Designer Kimberly McDonald on Having Jewelry Worn by First Lady
  12. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-inauguration-fashion-idUSBRE90K0U620130122 Reuters - Michelle Obama again picks designer Wu for inaugural gown
  13. Web site: PHILANTHROPY. Kimberly McDonald. en-US. 2020-04-27.
  14. Web site: PAWS' 35th Anniversary Celebration. events.r20.constantcontact.com. 2020-04-27.
  15. Web site: About Us. Children of Conservation. en-US. 2020-04-27.

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