A majestic castle perched on a hilltop at night, illuminated against a dark sky.
A majestic castle perched on a hilltop at night, illuminated against a dark sky.

McCarthy Custom Design Story

“Hi and thank you so much. The rings and pendant arrived this afternoon. All safe and sound and in excellent condition.The quality is fantastic and we are very pleased indeed. Keep up the great work. ”

Overview
John wanted something unique for his family, Rings for the Men and Pendants for the ladies. He wanted to pay homage to his Irish roots, his grandfather having left County Cork over 100 years previously.

Our design team drew inspiration from the traditional Irish Claddagh ring design and also intricate Celtic knot designs. The customer was overjoyed with the final design and also the finished jewelry pieces.

The design was based on 2 main things, the McCarthy coat of arms and the iconic Irish Claddagh design. John was involved in the process from start to finish.

Design Requirements and Vision

  1. A unique shamrock design honoring his family's Irish heritage.
  2. A contemporary take on the traditional celtic claddagh design.
  3. A meaningful representation of the iconic McCarthy coat of arms.

Our design team used the customer's own coat of arms as the base for the commission and enhanced it with a modern take on the classic Irish claddagh design.

Design Process

  1. A custom Claddagh design framework on the jewelry piece.
  2. A custom version of the McCarthy coat of arms.
  3. Custom engraving on the jewelry to personalize each piece.
  4. After consultations, we refined the design further by adding custom engraving to personalize each jewelry piece.
Customer image Customer image
Initial proof Initial proof
Final proofs Final proofs

John chose a design that combined traditional elements with modern symbolism, making the ring and pendant combination a unique representation of his Irish heritage.

Final Design

  • Featured a modern take on the traditional claddagh design.
  • Incorporated the McCarthy coat of arms with a unique Claddagh design.
  • Creating jewelry pieces honroing both his Irish ancestors and specifically the worldwide McCarthy Diaspora.
McCarthy stag
Claddagh design draft
First proof
Previous Story Next Story

Bring Your Idea to Life

Start with a personalized consultation, sharing your vision and preferences with our expert design team. With over 20 years experience we have the knowledge and craftsmanship to create a unique piece of jewelry that will be cherished for generations to come.

Shop Our Products

Explore our heirloom quality products