updates from our workshop

Gem-hunting at Inhorgenta 2024

McCauls gem-hunting trip to Inhorgenta 2024. 

Amethyst pendant and earrings - it started with stunning gemstones and a sketch

Take a look behind the scenes at the process of making our most recent commission, an amethyst pendant and earrings.

A walk through some of our favourite McCaul Eternity Rings...

McCaul Goldsmiths Eternity Ring Collection

Fairtrade Spotlight: Wennick-Lefèvre

In tandem with the launch of our Fairtrade collection we have partnered with Wennick–Lefèvre, a gem company that specialises in natural and responsibly mined and cut gemstones. Their unique supply ...

The origin of McCaul's Fairtrade Jewellery Collection

The origin of McCaul's Fairtrade Jewellery Collection

Spinels - The Jewellery Industry's Hidden “Spark”

Spinel - derived from the Greek work “spark” is the best kept secret of the jewellery industry. For thousands of years this precious gemstone was mistaken for ruby and sapphire and it wasn’t until ...

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 shop and workshop and show McCaul Goldsmiths' craftsmanship in action. Ove...

The McCaul workshop has a fresh new look

McCaul Goldsmiths has just reopened with a new look shop and jewellery workshop. We’ve been working on a refit over the past month and its been great to see it come together. We love the new space ...

White gold and platinum - what are the differences?

White gold and platinum are the most sought after white metals for fine jewellery, but what are the differences? If you’re not sure read on. The gold and platinum used for jewellery making is not p...

Jewellery Tools of the Trade: Dividers

Dividers are essential for jewellery making and diamond setting and we've collected quite a few pairs so far. In fact, over the years we have amassed a vast array of diamond setting and goldsmithin...