Author archive for McCaul Goldsmiths

  • White gold and labradorite drop earrings

    Labradorite earring commission

    This pair of glowing labradorite and white gold drop earrings were commissioned late last year. They were designed to match the necklace below, which was a previous commission: The drop earrings combine the natural iridescence of labradorite with white gold. The navette cut labradorite stones are set in simple bezels of white gold.

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  • Emerald and rose gold claw engagement ring

    Emerald and rose gold engagement ring

    This vibrant, vivid green emerald engagement ring is a very recently completed commission. The deep green emerald is held in a softly scuplted claw setting – our take on the classic solitaire. Intense emerald green is enhanced by the soft warmth of brushed 18 carat rose gold. The contrast between stone and metal makes this simple engagement ring into something quite extraordinary.

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  • Tanzanite and platinum engagement ring with fitted diamond wedding bands

    Tanzanite, diamond and platinum ring trio

    Some time ago we sold this beautiful deep purple tanzanite dress ring to a customer. Shortly afterwards she commissioned a fitted diamond ring to match. Now we’ve completed the set for her with the addition of a second fitted band.

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  • Sapphire, diamond and platinum engagement ring

    Sapphire and diamond engagement ring commission

    This beautiful, one-of-a-kind engagement ring is a very recently finished commission. The ring is made from platinum and set with two deep blue sapphires, which have a combined total of one carat, as well as 0.9 carats of white diamonds.

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  • Rose gold hand carved cocktail ring with cabochon mandarin garnet

    A pair of hand carved cocktail rings

    One of our most recent commissions was for a pair of spectacular carved cocktail rings. The first of these is…

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  • Yellow gold and trillion ruby stud earrings

    Ruby and yellow gold stud earring commission

    These sweet trillion ruby stud earrings have just been finished. They were commissioned to match the carved yellow gold and ruby engagement ring below, which we made last year.

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  • Pear shaped tanzanite and white gold pendant commission

    Tanzanite pendant commission

    An incredible 12 carat tanzanite gemstone was the basis for this commission. Our customer asked us to create an elegant pendant to compliment the large pear-shaped gemstone, and the finished tanzanite pendant has just been collected.

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  • Carved yellow gold and Lightning Ridge black opal ring

    Carved yellow gold and opal ring

    A new piece for our collection. This hand carved yellow gold and opal ring was designed for an incredible Lightning Ridge opal which we found recently and couldn’t resist. The black opal has vivid blue and green lights with flashes of bright red and orange fire.

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  • Yellow gold and green garnet 'Twist' ring with fitted band

    Green Garnet ‘Twist’ Ring Commission

    This ‘Twist’ ring was a commission made earlier in the year. Hand forged from 18-carat yellow gold the Twist ring is set with a pear shaped green garnet. The stone is a vibrant green and has such an intense depth it looks almost otherworldly.

    We love how beautifully the vivid green stone works with 18 carat yellow gold – the combination makes this ring a stunning piece.

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  • McCaul Goldsmiths in-store event launched the new look shop this week

    Shop redesign launch party

    Our open evening and launch party was a great success. On Wednesday we opened our doors to celebrate the redesign of our fine jewellery showroom and goldsmithing workshop and show McCaul craftsmanship in action.

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