Earring
1985 (made)
| Artist/Maker |
In 1985, Kiki McDonough set out to design precious metal jewellery at affordable prices. These earrings were her best-selling design; her clients have included Diana, Princess of Wales, and Sarah, Duchess of York, who owned a pair of similar earrings with black onyx hearts.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | |
| Brief description | Pair of gold and rock crystal earrings, designed by Kiki McDonough, England, 1985; Birmingham mark for 750 gold, 1987. |
| Physical description | Pair of earrings, each consisting of a gold bow set at the centre of the knot with a vertical band of three brilliant-cut diamonds, close set' beneath the bow, and attached to it by two pins, are faceted rock crystal hearts. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Both earrings struck on the back with the following marks:
Left of bow: incuse mark of Kiki McDonough, 'K McD'
Right of bow: Birmingham mark for 750 gold, 1987. |
| Credit line | Given by Kiki McDonough. |
| Summary | In 1985, Kiki McDonough set out to design precious metal jewellery at affordable prices. These earrings were her best-selling design; her clients have included Diana, Princess of Wales, and Sarah, Duchess of York, who owned a pair of similar earrings with black onyx hearts. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.1:1-1992 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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