Papadakis Kiki McDonough: A Life of Colour: 40 Years of Gemstone Jewellery

• Marks 40th anniversary of a leading female jewelry designer • Massive press campaign to accompany the launch of the book • Links with Royal family - jewelry frequently worn by HRH Catherine, Princess of Wales, created the coronation brooch for HRH King Charles, worn by the late Queen and the late Princess Diana • Female founded and female run globally renowned jewelry business • Over 200 top quality images of fine jewelry • Tells the life story of a popular London socialite Kiki McDonough: A Life of Colour marks the 40th anniversary of Kiki McDonough, the colorful, enduring, fine jewelry brand. Over forty years, Kiki has built a much-loved and globally renowned brand, designing a multitude of sought-after and timeless pieces. One of the first jewelers to popularize colored gemstones outside of the big three (rubies, emeralds, and sapphires), Kiki creates jewelry with a multitude of beautiful colors which speak to the stylish modern woman. This title looks back upon and celebrates 40 years of Kiki's business, her life, and her remarkable story. From her very first concession in a friend's jewelry stand in 1985, to striking out on her own, navigating through the chaos of family life, and finally building her brand into the global success that it is today, Kiki's story is as colorful and joyful as her jewelry. The remarkable story of Kiki McDonough, a leading female British designer and her globally renowned jewelry, which is much loved by the Royal family, and worn by the modern woman. Over 40 years, Kiki has built a globally renowned brand, designing a multitude of sought-after and timeless pieces. One of the first jewelers to popularise colored gemstones outside of the big three (rubies, emeralds, and sapphires), Kiki creates jewelry with a multitude of beautiful colors which speak to the stylish modern woman. With this in mind, she has long challenged the tradition that jewelry is to be bought by men for women, and instead aiming her works directly at the women for whom she is designing. Her jewelry is frequently worn by HRH Catherine, Princess of Wales, while major pieces now form part of the jewelry collection at the V&A museum, London. This title looks back upon and celebrates Kiki’s business, her life, and her remarkable story. From her very first concession in a friend’s jewelry store in 1985, to striking out on her own, navigating through the chaos of family life, and finally building her brand into the global success that it is today, Kiki’s story is as colorful and joyful as her jewelry. Autorid: Kiki McDonough