Australian jewelry designer Margot McKinney is known for her extraordinary ability to combine flamboyant artistry with easy wearability. Her bespoke pieces are characterized by meticulous craftsmanship, an innovative use of materials, and a distinctive aesthetic that endows dramatic and colorful statement pieces with both elegance and refinement. Drawing inspiration from natural forms—especially those found in her native land—as well as from architecture and contemporary art, McKinney’s work features unusual and ultra-rare pearls, opals and other exceptional stones.
Acclaimed across the world—and now with a boutique in Beverly Hills—McKinney has carved a niche for herself in the world of luxury jewelry, appealing to collectors and style connoisseurs alike. Her remarkable designs continue to elevate Australian jewelry on the global stage.
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Marina Necklace
Aquamarines, green beryls, Australian South Sea baroque pearls, diamonds, sapphires, green tourmalines and tsavorites, set in 18k yellow gold.
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Pinnacle Earrings
Amethysts, diamonds, pink and purple sapphires, tsavorites, and Australian South Sea baroque pearl drops, set in 18k yellow and white gold.
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Atoll Ring
Australian boulder opal, blue zircon, pistachio pearl, diamonds, blue sapphires, tsavorites, lemon quartzes and peridots, set in 18k yellow gold.
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Horizon Necklace
Australian black boulder opal, peridot, Australian South Sea baroque pearl, diamonds, blue and pink sapphires, tsavorites, tanzanites and blue enamel, set in 18k yellow gold.
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Coral Kay Cuff
Tanzanite, amethyst, diamonds, blue, pink and purple sapphires, and tsavorite, set in 18k yellow gold.
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Alpine Earrings
Tanzanites, diamonds and Australian South Sea pearl drops, set in 18k white gold.
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Midnight Tide Necklace
Tanzanites, Australian South Sea keshi pearls, diamonds and amethysts, set in 18k rose gold.
This article appears in the November 2025 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens) with the headline: Force of Nature.