A Life of Colour since 1985. Founded in London by fifth-generation jeweller Kiki McDonough, the eponymous fine jewellery brand is renowned for showcasing vibrant gemstones in timeless and wearable designs.

With a dedication to exceptional craftsmanship and responsibly sourced materials, Kiki designs exquisite jewellery to complement a modern lifestyle. Loved and worn by generations globally, her colourful creations bring joy to every occasion and are cherished as heirlooms for ages to come.

A Life of Colour since 1985. Founded in London by fifth-generation jeweller Kiki McDonough, the eponymous fine jewellery brand is renowned for showcasing vibrant gemstones in timeless and wearable designs.

With a dedication to exceptional craftsmanship and responsibly sourced materials, Kiki designs exquisite jewellery to complement a modern lifestyle. Loved and worn by generations globally, her colourful creations bring joy to every occasion and are cherished as heirlooms for ages to come.

Kiki McDonough, the eponymous fine jewellery brand was founded in 1985 in London, UK.

Over forty years, Kiki has built a much-loved, globally renowned brand and designed a multitude of sought-after and timeless pieces. Credited for introducing gemstones to the British jewellery scene 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.​

One of the first women to make a name for herself in the British luxury jewellery world, Kiki has built a well-respected business on her own, with the support of a great team, whilst also juggling two sons, multiple patronages, and a social life that would tire most twenty-somethings.
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Kiki McDonough, the eponymous fine jewellery brand was founded in 1985 in London, UK.

Over forty years, Kiki has built a much-loved, globally renowned brand and designed a multitude of sought-after and timeless pieces. Credited for introducing gemstones to the British jewellery scene 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.​

One of the first women to make a name for herself in the British luxury jewellery world, Kiki has built a well-respected business on her own, with the support of a great team, whilst also juggling two sons, multiple patronages, and a social life that would tire most twenty-somethings.
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Kiki’s father, Robin Axford, was a fourth-generation jeweller, so Kiki grew up around all sorts of wonderful creations. When Kiki was a child, Robin would bring home various pieces to show her and slide them to her down the table like a cowboy’s beer at the bar, so handling expensive jewellery has never made her nervous.​
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Kiki’s mother, Yvonne Axford, was an important style influence, and Kiki fondly remembers a brooch she used to wear, a citrine and amethyst four-leaf clover design with diamonds, and how it twinkled on her sleeveless purple shift dress as she said goodnight to a young Kiki before going out for the evening.​

Kiki’s father, Robin Axford, was a fourth-generation jeweller, so Kiki grew up around all sorts of wonderful creations. When Kiki was a child, Robin would bring home various pieces to show her and slide them to her down the table like a cowboy’s beer at the bar, so handling expensive jewellery has never made her nervous.​
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Kiki’s mother, Yvonne Axford, was an important style influence, and Kiki fondly remembers a brooch she used to wear, a citrine and amethyst four-leaf clover design with diamonds, and how it twinkled on her sleeveless purple shift dress as she said goodnight to a young Kiki before going out for the evening.​

Kiki was 4 years old when her mother first took her to the ballet, and she was completely entranced. Today, the walls of Kiki’s store are decorated with signed ballet shoes of past prima ballerinas, what free time she has is often spent at the Royal Opera House, and her patronages include the New English Ballet Theatre, a company founded to champion early-stage and developing ballerinas and choreographers.

Kiki was 4 years old when her mother first took her to the ballet, and she was completely entranced. Today, the walls of Kiki’s store are decorated with signed ballet shoes of past prima ballerinas, what free time she has is often spent at the Royal Opera House, and her patronages include the New English Ballet Theatre, a company founded to champion early-stage and developing ballerinas and choreographers.

"We won the premier league I can now calm down"

Kiki McDonough  

It is her children Kiki has to thank for her love of Liverpool football club. If Kiki arrives at the office with a spring in her step, it is most likely because Liverpool have just won a big game. No wonder the fire opal gemstone is so prevalent in Kiki’s collections when her chosen team play in red. Kiki now counts football as one of her greatest passions, alongside the ballet.

"We won the premier league I can now calm down"

Kiki McDonough  

It is her children Kiki has to thank for her love of Liverpool football club. If Kiki arrives at the office with a spring in her step, it is most likely because Liverpool have just won a big game. No wonder the fire opal gemstone is so prevalent in Kiki’s collections when her chosen team play in red. Kiki now counts football as one of her greatest passions, alongside the ballet.

Colour is central to Kiki McDonough jewellery with a range of vibrant gemstones used throughout our collections.

Core gemstones such as blue topaz, white topaz, green amethyst, amethyst, citrine, and peridot have become the most prevalent and best-loved in all collections, alongside rarer gems such as fire opal, green tourmaline, and morganite. Each stone has a rich history which imbues our pieces with meaning.

Colour is central to Kiki McDonough jewellery with a range of vibrant gemstones used throughout our collections. Core gemstones such as blue topaz, white topaz, green amethyst, amethyst, citrine, and peridot have become the most prevalent and best-loved in all collections, alongsiderarer gems such as fire opal, green tourmaline, and morganite. Each stone has a rich history which imbues our pieces with meaning.

"I was one of the first people in the UK to use fire opal in my jewellery. The colour of this gemstone ranges from an orange colour to a deep red, and I think all hues are heaven." -Kiki

Named for their fiery orange-red hue, fire opals are gemstones that make a mark. Kiki first introduced fire opals in her 2014 collection ‘Playing with Fire’, and they have since become a favourite of the brand.

In true Kiki style, her first fire opal collection
paired this blazing stone with other coloured
gemstones such as blue topaz and pink
tourmaline, creating striking pieces that
promised to draw attention.

"Elevating something simple and making it stylish and personal. That is what jewellery is supposed to do" Kiki McDonough

"Elevating something simple and making it stylish and personal. That is what jewellery is supposed to do" Kiki McDonough

"My favourite shade of morganite is, of course, the beautiful, pale ballet pink." -Kiki

Discovered in Madagascar in the 1900s, the gemstone comes in a variety of pinks ranging from an almost colourless lilac pink to an intense salmon hue. Because of its pink colour, morganite is the gemstone of unconditional love and is said to strengthen the emotion and help heal previous hurt.

One of the most challenging gemstones to source, especially with a strong pink colour, morganite is popular In Kiki’s Special Editions collections.

"My hectic lifestyle is one that is shared with many women and has contributed to how I design – my pieces have to go with everything and goeverywhere.” Kiki McDonough

"My hectic lifestyle is one that is shared with many women and has contributed to how I design – my pieces have to go with everything and goeverywhere.” Kiki McDonough

"My love of pearls has endured throughout my life. I particularly like the white/pink colour as I think they are the most flattering. However, I do think peals suit anyone and everyone; they are soft and feminine and never seem to go out of fashion." -Kiki

Greek mythology associated the iridescent white of pearls with love and marriage, believing they could bring harmony to relationships. Today, pearl jewellery is still extremely popular.

Often worn by brides and passed down by mothers and grandmothers for the special day, pearls have conventionally represented purity and innocence.

Jewellery tells a story: whether it has been handed down by family or purchased to mark a special occasion, a piece of jewellery will often hold amessage or a memory that will be cherished for a lifetime. At Kiki McDonough, a bespoke design is a combination of our client’s vision and ourdesign team’s skill, creating something truly remarkable, and we believe in adding a touch of colour and sparkle to these special moments.​

Jewellery tells a story: whether it has been handed down by family or purchased to mark a special occasion, a piece of jewellery will often hold amessage or a memory that will be cherished for a lifetime. At Kiki McDonough, a bespoke design is a combination of our client’s vision and our design team’s skill, creating something truly remarkable, and we believe in adding a touch of colour and sparkle to these special moments.​

"Peridot was so difficult to sell in the ‘90s, but around 2008, jade became expensive and the Chinese market, who adore green, started buying peridot. After this, it became more and more popular and expensive." -Kiki

Favoured by Cleopatra, the famed queen of
Egypt, peridot is a captivating olive green and is a gemstone variety of the mineral olivine.

Peridot has been used by Kiki for decades as one of her core gems and she has claimed it as one of her favourite gemstones of all time, though it is now in the same league as morganite and fire opal in terms of its value.

"Designing my jewellery and running this business gives me nothing but pleasure. My goal has always been to spread joy to my customers and I very much look forward to continuing to grow and develop my collections and continuing to create pieces to be loved and cherished by every woman". Kiki McDonough

"Designing my jewellery and running this business gives me nothing but pleasure. My goal has always been to spread joy to my customers and I very much look forward to continuing to grow and develop my collections and continuing to create pieces to be loved and cherished by every woman". Kiki McDonough

"The tanzanite mine was flooded for a while, so tanzanite became really difficult to get hold of. Tanzanites with a hint of purple are my favourite." -Kiki

A gemstone with a stunning blue-violet hue,
depending on the direction through which it is viewed, the indigo variety of zoisite will display either blue, reddish-purple or an undesirable green-toned yellow. This phenomenon is called pleochroism, and given there are 3 chromatic options, this type of pleochroism is called trichroism.

Tanzanite can be found in Kiki’s Special Edition pieces, and when paired with white gold and diamonds, it is a gemstone destined for the most special of occasions.

Discover the vibrant world of Kiki McDonough, where exquisite fine jewelry meets timeless British elegance. Our flagship store, a stone's throw from the bustling heart of Chelsea's Sloane Square, resides on the charming Symons Street.

Discover the vibrant world of Kiki McDonough, where exquisite fine jewelry meets timeless British elegance. Our flagship store, a stone's throw from the bustling heart of Chelsea's Sloane Square, resides on the charming Symons Street.

"I love the soft, lighter green colour of tourmaline. It is so
flattering and brightens up a person’s features." -Kiki

Tourmalines come in all colours of the rainbow, which is why they are so loved by jewellery designers.

Rubellite is the trade name given to dark pink and red tourmalines and can be found in a selection of Kiki’s designs. Kiki McDonough’s Special Editions collection boasts various shades of tourmaline including green, pink and blue.