5. Exquisite, bespoke, crafted – welcome to the world of David McCarty
Goldsmiths.
With more than 40 years’ experience and artisan heritage, David McCarty
continues the legacy of manufacturing world renowned pieces of objet d’art
designed to inspire, excite and delight their discerning clientele.
From their UK manufacturing base, skilled craftsmen combine traditional
handed down skills with the best manufacturing technology to create the
most fabulous treasures created with passion, precision and pride.
David McCarty offers a truly discrete, personal service guiding clients
through the initial stages of conceptual design, through manufacturing to
final delivery.
Their client base focuses on long standing relationships in the Middle East,
specialising in hand crafted finest objets d’art, medals and jewellery, in a range
of materials from silver to 18ct gold and platinum, often enhanced with the
use of certified precious and semi-precious stones.
They offer a bespoke design and alterations service, all clients are welcome to
their workshops to discuss their individual requirements and experience the
creation of their individual piece.
Creating perfection - using traditional skills
that are earned and learnt over time. Using
a variety of rich metals, precious stones and
gems our craftsmen create jewellery, medallions
and dress regalia to individual client
requirements.These can be individual pieces
or limited edition runs, including medals,
regalia and the Silver Jubilee Sword for HM
the Queen. David McCarty Goldsmiths
have won a variety of awards over the years
including the prestigious Jacques Cartier
Award,Top Senior Awards and Apprentice
of theYear.
With centuries of industry experience David’s
team manage the whole process in house –
from initial concept right through every stage
of production to presentation, packaging and
despatch.
History
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7. Our Team
David McCarty - Founder and Chairman
• Learned his trade training and working at Cartier for 14 years
• Established David McCarty Goldsmiths in 1973
• A goldsmith by trade, David has created exceptional pieces of objet
d’art from photo frames to exquisite model boats and helicopters
• David pioneered the use of electronics within goldsmithing creating
working masterpieces ranging from motorised model boats to
rotating clocks
• Winner of the prestigious Cartier Award in 1979 for his serpent
egg which was purchased by a Head of State
• Honoured as a Liveryman of the Goldsmiths’ Company for his
contribution to the industry
• Over the years formed long standing relationships with worldwide
clients, many of which continue to this day
• David still enjoys working on the bench creating flawless
masterpieces alongside his son Paul and daughter Clare, who now
run the business alongside him
Paul McCarty - Production Director
• Joined the family business in 1996 with a degree in Computing
and Business from Oxford
• Completed his apprenticeship and awarded Freeman of the
Goldsmiths’ Company in 2001
• Won three First Awards and theTop Apprentice Award for pieces
he hand crafted
• Paul is now Production Director responsible for orders, production
and technological aspects of goldsmithing
• Paul is merging traditional skills with new technology to create
unique, bespoke pieces quicker and more efficiently, such as the use
of PUK welding, laser welding, CNC milling and engraving
The heart of any business is its team and David McCarty Goldsmiths have the added benefit of combining a
rich family heritage with best of breed award winning craftsmanship experience.
They actively invest for the future by providing support for young talent within the industry and sponsor the
Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council - Craftsmanship & Design Awards.
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8. Clare McCarty - Sales and Marketing Director
• Joined the family business in 1995 with a degree in Social
Anthropology from Edinburgh University
• Clare spent two years in the workshop gaining an insight into
production procedures and manufacturing utilising different
materials and techniques
• Clare has a special interest in gemology and is highly experienced
in selecting precious stones from the very best worldwide sources
• Clare is Sales and Marketing Director responsible for sales
and design, working with clients throughout the world to create
bespoke, exquisite pieces
In House Craftsmen
• Combined 200 years’ worth of industry experience
• Honoured as Freemen of the Goldsmiths’ Company
• Won numerous First Prizes in the Goldsmiths’ Company
Competition and theTop Senior Award
• Winners of the prestigious Jacques Cartier Award
• Achieved the highest Apprenticeship Award two years running
beating designers, setters and jewellers to name but a few
• Regularly adjudicate on the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council
In House Design Team
• With more than 50 years design expertise we design hand painted
bespoke pieces for clients throughout the world
9. Every single piece created by David McCarty Goldsmiths follows the
same in house, hands on process.
Artist concept and CAD design
Traditional illustrative concepts from our design team are converted to CAD
production ready templates and following approval are transferred to the
manufacturing process.
Manufacturing process
Our craftsmen use a wide variety of traditional and technological processes to
nurture your special piece from raw material to a precision work of art with
one off attention to detail or assured series production accuracy.
Finishing
Careful, loving hand finishing with a great appreciation for the raw material
and how best to enhance it and protect its longevity.
Presentation
The finishing touch – carefully selected presentation boxes (works of art in
their own right) are fastidiously dressed with the final piece, with no detail
left untouched and our experience will ensure its safe transportation and
guaranteed delight upon delivery.
Production Journey
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11. Working from hand painted concepts, our projects pass through every
stage of in house manufacturing as we create exceptional pieces to
the highest specification and quality, locating stones and materials from the
world’s finest sources.
In house design
From hand painted conceptual designs to CAD Apple Mac production
templates our designers create inspiration for both clients and our in house
workshop.
In house workshop
Our award winning craftsmen use a wide variety of traditional skills,
mixing silver and goldsmithing, gemology and enamelling with the latest
manufacturing technologies.
In house technology
Renowned for electronic innovation McCarty now embrace PUK welding,
laser welding, CNC milling and engraving to manufacture more consistently
and efficiently.
Our Expertise
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13. our in house design team and workshop work closely with our clients to
create bespoke pieces across an impressive range of regalia and insignia.
For more than 30 years we have been producing Merits of Honour for
ministries, military and dignitaries throughout the world.These range from
traditional designs to more opulent diamond encrusted pieces.
Our complete in house personal service spans from in house design through
all the manufacturing processes and to final presentation boxes with
coordinating regalia ribbons and trim.
REGALIA & INSIGNIA
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15. our award winning craftsmen utilise the highest skills in the industry to
create exquisite commissioned pieces of Objet d’art.These range from
highly personal individual treasures to iconic gifts for heads of state
and royalty.
1 Pink egg
2 Octopussy Faberge egg
3 Exquisite model boats
4 Men’s pen, knife and cufflink set
5 Sergeant major’s mace
6 Silver Jubilee Sword for HM the Queen
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20. Combining traditional leatherworking skills,
selecting exotic skins then enhancing with
our unique intricate gold, silver and enamel
statement signature. From traditional wallets and
purses to the latest tablet ware
Leatherware
21. Gorgeous, treasured, unique tokens of love. Lovingly crafted by experts,
each commission is handled with the utmost care and discretion.
Utilising certificated precious and semi-precious stones - stunning sapphires
in blues and pinks, rich rubies, emeralds and hand-set diamonds presented in
a variety of precious metals ranging from silver to 18ct gold and platinum.
JEWELLERY
All David McCarty jewellery is hand made
by our highly skilled craftsmen in 18ct
gold, silver or platinum, using high quality
diamonds and other precious stones. These
are bespoke pieces made to our client’s specific
requirements, providing a personal service from
design through to the finished item.
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27. TIMELINE
David McCarty training and apprenticeship
at Cartier
Establishes David McCarty Goldsmiths 1973
Wins prestigious Jacques Cartier Award 1979
1970’s
Commissioned to create the replica Faberge
egg used in Octopussy 1981
Key craftsmen awarded the Honoured
Freeman of Goldsmiths’ 1985
David McCarty awarded Liveryman of
the Goldsmiths’ Company 1989
1980’s
Clare McCarty joins business 1995
Paul McCarty joins business 1996
Paul McCarty awardedTop Apprentice and First
Awards from the Goldsmiths’ Company 1996
- 1999
1990’s
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28. Investing for the future – new laser
welding, craftsmen, people, CAD design
Commissioned pieces for Heads of State
and dignitaries
2010’s
Investing for the future – new machinery,
CNC milling, engraving
Significant growth in medal and retail
sector – large orders from worldwide clients
today
Paul McCarty awarded First Awards from the
Goldsmiths’ Company 2001
Paul McCarty Freemanship of the Goldsmiths’
Company 2001
Re positioned the business – Move to a new purpose built
UK manufacturing base, new technology & design,
new techniques, new markets 2004
Key craftsmen awarded the Freemanship of the
Goldsmiths’ Company 2006
Key craftsmen awarded the Jacques Cartier Award 2009
2000’s
