30 years of quality over quantity as a fine jeweller
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30 years of quality over quantity as a fine jeweller
James McCarty is a second-generation fine jeweller whose career spans from apprenticing on London's Bond Street to crafting bespoke heirlooms in his Auckland studio today. James trained in the UK over 30 years ago under the tutelage of master goldsmiths at one of the country's most revered fine jewellery houses-known informally as the "Savile Row of jewellers." His apprenticeship involved handmaking pieces for heritage firms like Garrard and Asprey and elite clients across the globe including the Sultan of Brunei, Sir Elton John, and the King of Oman. One of his early design challenges was a white gold bracelet made from 337 separate components, requiring 592 solder joins a feat in craftsmanship, and patience. He later completed advanced studies at London Guildhall University and Sir John Cass College, earning distinctions from the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths and the British Jewellers Association. And today, in his small Auckland studio, he makes pieces that carry personal stories-engagement rings, family heirlooms, and designs that honour both tradition and individuality. To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
