This Australia-based designer turns exceptional gems from her native country and beyond into extravagant jewels.

Margot McKinney’s exquisite jewelry speaks for itself. Her finely crafted jewels, with intricate detailing, have earned her devoted collectors. The Australia-based designer hails from a long tradition of luxury retail, dating back to 1884. The family legacy and heritage are evident in the craftsmanship of her statement pieces, set with colorful gemstones of the finest quality.

Margot McKinney Orchid Brooch with an exquisite 10.57 carat pink spinel enhanced with diamonds, pink and purple sapphires crafted in 18 karat white gold.
Orchid brooch in 18-karat white gold set with a 10.57-carat pink spinel, diamonds, pink and purple sapphires.

When did you know that you wanted to follow in the footsteps of your ancestors and work in jewelry?
Retailing and designing are truly in my blood. Growing up, at the family dinner table, the talks were invariably about gems and the jewelry business. I knew, this was my true calling and wanted to take the legacy of my ancestors ahead through my journey.

How do you define your style?
The selection of rare and unusual jewels speaks to the most stylish women. These jewels are uniquely one of a kind, embellished with rare and wondrous gems creatively handcrafted with my signature stamp.

Margot McKinney Opal Cuff featuring a magnificent 35.59 carat Australian Boulder Opal enhanced with diamonds, blue and yellow sapphires, tsavorite and aquamarine crafted in 18 karat satin finish white gold
Cuff in 18-karat satin finish white gold featuring a 35.59-carat Australian Boulder opal, diamonds, blue and yellow sapphires, tsavorite and aquamarine.

What do you consider your most iconic creations?
The brand is known for blending and harmonizing colorful gems into extravagant pieces of jewels, which has put Australian jewelry on the map. These creations feature rare and important gems, which I have patiently collected over decades, becoming my most important creations.

What are the materials and gemstones that attract you most to work with?
My signature style favors designing with Australian pearls and Boulder opals, along with other vivid-colored gems sourced from the most important mines in the world.

Margot McKinney Australian Opal and South Sea pearl drop earrings featuring boulder opals totaling 6.56 carats enhanced with diamonds, sapphires, peridot and sapphires with 14mm Australian pearl drops crafted in 18 karat white gold
Drop earrings in 18-karat white gold set with 6-56 carats of Australian boulder opals, South Sea pearls, diamonds, sapphires, peridot and sapphires.

Who is the Margot McKinney woman?
She is true to herself. She is bold, strong and confident of her individuality. She is a woman of substance, a lady with grace and sophistication.

What are you working on at the moment?
I am working on a collection of big, beautiful Boulder opal rings and earrings that women will be able to wear both casually and more formally. I love the idea of wearing jewelry casually.

What’s your favorite personal item of jewelry?
I certainly don’t ever feel ready to venture outside without a strand of Australian South Sea pearls, a big pair of earrings and lipstick!

Margot McKinney Tanzanite cocktail ring featuring cabochon tanzanite of 63.25 carats enhanced with diamonds and tanzanites crafted in 18 karat white gold.
An 18-karat white gold cocktail ring set with a 63.25-carat cabochon tanzanite, diamonds and tanzanites.
Margot McKinney distinctive Mammoth Ivory Flower Cuff with centre yellow beryl of 46.64 carats surrounded by peridot, mandarin garnet, tanzanite, tourmaline, kunzite, aquamarine and rubellite crafted in 18 karat yellow gold.
Mammoth Ivory Flower cuff in 18-karat yellow gold centering a 46.64-carat yellow beryl, surrounded by peridot, mandarin garnet, tanzanite, tourmaline, kunzite, aquamarine and rubellite.

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