David McCaul

David McCaul creates handcrafted bespoke jewellery pieces using ancient and modern techniques. 

My jewellery is an exploration of line, form and technique. Led by an interest in the fluidity of natural shapes and asymmetric curves I create pieces that celebrate the contours of the body. Rings gently meander around the fingers and earrings elegantly taper to frame the shape of the face.

The metal itself provides inspiration and direction. I employ the ancient metalwork techniques of either hand forging or lost wax casting. Forging highlights the metal’s solidity and ductility  allowing me to create minimalist fluid forms with an inherent strength. When wax carving I can directly sculpt shapes into a material which is then cast into precious metal, making every piece one-of-a-kind.

Combining these traditional modes of hand-making with modern processes such as micro-pavé setting and TIG welding has lead me to achieve a distinctive design style.  I enjoy pushing the ways of working with metal and my deep understanding of the material allows me to create both liquid-like and freeform jewellery pieces out of solid precious metal. 

David holds a Certificate in Jewellery Production Skills from the Crafts Council of Ireland (2003), a Bachelor of Design from the National College of Art and Design, Dublin (2004), and an MA in Jewellery Design from London Metropolitan University (2008). In 2010, he set up his atelier, McCaul Goldsmiths in Exmouth Market, London with his brother, Barry, from where he is now based.