updates from our workshop

jewellery education

Inhorgenta 2022

While there are many jewellery trade shows that offer all sorts, Inhorgenta is a must every year for McCauls. Held in Munich over a few days, hundr...

jewellery education

Fitted, shaped or contoured wedding bands

A fitted or shaped wedding band is designed to follow the contours of your engagement ring, so that the two rings fit closely together to form a pe...

jewellery education

What are champagne and cognac diamonds and why should you choose one?

You have likely heard of champagne and cognac diamonds, but what are they, what gives them their colour and why would you choose them over a white ...

jewellery education

Platinum and white gold, 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.

jewellery education

Men's Wedding Bands

For many men, a wedding band will be the first and only piece of jewellery they ever wear. It makes sense then to select a wedding ring with thoug...

jewellery education

What are grey diamonds and why are they so popular?

Are you looking for a subtle alternative to a white diamond for your engagement ring? Are you thinking of an alternative to yellow gold and are loo...

jewellery education

Why Paraiba tourmaline makes exceptional engagement rings

Rarer than diamonds, with distinctive neon blue-green hues and light tone that gives the appearance of it being lit from within, Paraiba tourmaline...

jewellery education

Jewellery Care

Caring For Your McCaul Fine Jewellery McCaul fine jewellery is hand crafted to the highest standard and designed to last for generations. To keep ...

jewellery education

Fitted bands for wave engagement rings

Over the years we've made various fitted wedding band designs for our 'wave' engagement rings. Some with and some without diamonds. Some tight fi...

Behind the scenes

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 m...

Behind the scenes

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 go...

Behind the scenes

Fitted wedding bands

Over the years we have become experts at making fitted wedding bands to suit all manner of engagement rings. The curves and asymmetric shapes chara...