updates from our workshop

Sapphire: The September Birthstone

For those who are born in, or love someone who is born in September, sapphire is the significant birthstone for you. Sapphires have been adored for thousands of years and that is no different today...

Gem-hunting at Inhorgenta 2024

McCauls gem-hunting trip to Inhorgenta 2024. 

Sapphires - a rainbow of colours

Sapphires - not just a blue gemstone, explore the range of colours that sapphires can be found in.

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

McCaul Goldsmiths Eternity Ring Collection

Setting types explained

Commissioning a piece of jewellery and you're not sure what all the different setting types are? Read on for explanations and examples...

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

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, hundreds of exhibitors assemble there to trade in diamo...

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 perfect union. The design of your engagement ring de...

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 diamond? 'Champagne' and 'cognac' refer to brown d...