Who picks up the file and torch every day?
Aurum Artifex LLC is one craftsman, one bench in Chicago. Donovan Davis works each piece himself, from casting through final polish.
Solo bench. No shortcuts.
One pair of hands means every piece gets the same attention. From wax carving to final polish, nothing leaves this bench without a close look.
Direct line to the maker
You work with the person who makes it. No account managers, no middlemen. Questions go straight to Donnavan. Answers come back from the bench.
One bench. One craftsman. Your design, finished to the millimeter.
Donovan Davis works every piece by hand in Chicago. No molds, no shortcuts. Every ring, pendant, and bracelet starts as raw metal and ends as something you'd be proud to wear.
3 trade shows in one year
From the Chicago Jewelry Show to local maker markets, we’ve been working the circuit and building connections one bench at a time. Each event is a chance to meet clients face to face.
What we deliver
If you have a question not covered here, just reach out.
Not every inquiry leads to a commission. That's fine with us.
We take on projects that challenge the bench and respect the material. If that sounds like your piece, email us a sketch or a note.