Castro Smith is an award-winning London goldsmith and traditional hand engraver, with roots in painting and printmaking. His distinctive style, both illustrative and painterly, is evident in the intricate designs of his rings, which are often inspired by history, mythology, and the natural world — subjects that have always fascinated him.  

Castro’s journey began with a traditional apprenticeship through the Goldsmiths’ Company, where he trained with the prestigious engraving firm RH Wilkins. Starting from the bottom, he honed his skills by learning to sharpen tools, clean the workshop, and master the arts of polishing, filing, and engraving. It took him three months just to learn the proper way to hold the tools, and today, in such a niche industry, he crafts his own tools — an essential skill for anyone who doesn’t inherit them.