Daniel McKinney

Born in Texas then raised in Hong Kong, Daniel McKinney first gained exposure to rough gems as a child hiking with his father in the misty mountains above the bustling city. His father, an avid rockhound and a university gemologist, taught him about the material origins and aesthetic qualities of uncut stones. Using rock hammers, they collected specimens of crystalline quartz, deep red garnet and iron pyrite. These excursions sparked his lifelong passion for gemstones and set him on a course to work with them throughout his storied career as an artist and jewelry designer.

This is a private collection of works that can be viewed upon request