TEFAF MAASTRICHT HIGHLIGHT
Meet Marina
Margot McKinney’s designs are renowned for featuring pearls, and in particular the Australian South Sea variety – the rarest and most coveted of all pearl types. The largest of all pearls also come from this family, and in her new Marina Collier (above) – created specifically for her debut appearance at TEFAF Maastricht - the designer has selected twenty-five extraordinary baroque examples to play host to an imposing array of large gemstones. Inspired by the Great Barrier Reef of her native Queensland, Australia, McKinney has arranged green beryls, aquamarines and green tourmalines in such a way as to evoke the colours of the shimmering tropical seas found on the reef, and underscored the marine theme with the pearls as a contrasting backdrop – all of which were painstakingly harvested over several years from the pristine waters of Australia’s far-north.
NOW OPEN
NEW BOUTIQUE IN BEVERLY HILLS
Margot McKinney has opened her first store in the United States. Experience her world of stunning design and precious gems in the heart of Beverly Hills.
Curating a world of colour in
Precious Gemstones
ABOUT
Margot McKinney
Fourth Generation Jeweller
Margot’s artistic journey is a testament to the enduring legacy of the McKinney family, a lineage woven with passion, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to the art of jewellery designing in Australia since 1884.
Her Creations
More than just jewellery; they are a celebration of the boundless beauty found in the natural world. Inspired by the vivid hues and textures of coral reefs, the lush depths of rainforests, the sun-kissed red earth of the outback, and the profound azure of oceans, Margot’s designs breathe life into organic forms, capturing the essence of nature’s most enchanting creations.
Her Jewels
With a patience that knows no bounds, Margot often spends a decade curating the perfect collection of gems for a single bespoke piece. Her hands-on approach extends to every aspect of her work, from personally selecting gems, to collaborating directly and nurturing relationships with her Australian pearl farmer and world-leading gem miners and cutters, ensuring both quality and sustainability.
