At college, David majored in art, receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1966. It was during his time at the university that his interest in jewelry design and manufacture began. A specialty of David's is custom design. Because of his artistic roots, he produces exquisite renderings, all by hand, of individual jewelry creations, designed explicitly for individual clients. After the sketches are approved, the wax is created, approved,again by the client, and the piece finally cast and finished.
Great attention is given to diamond setting.
Small diamonds are precision set in pave, channel or prongs. David uses primarily the lost wax method, beginning with original sketches, proceeding to carving each piece in wax, and finally to casting with the centrifical method. He gives great attention to the finishing process, making sure all surfaces are finely polished. Fifteen years ago, David produced his first 14K heart for that year's Valentine's Day. It was so well received that a tradition began, and his clientele eagerly await the arrival of a new heart each year.