About
Mercurius specializes in custom jewelry design and fabrication, as well as unique limited-edition jewelry lines. Mercurius founder David Thorp has been working in high-end custom jewelry and metalwork since 1997, after receiving a BFA from the California College of Arts and Crafts. After graduation, he apprenticed with both Arts and Crafts Movement legend, Bob Winston, and European Master Jeweler, Thaddeus Hutten of Hutten Jewelers in San Francisco; and he has also worked as a bench jeweler at multiple high-end shops in the Bay Area.
In 1998, David founded his own company to meet the specialized needs of non-traditional jewelry and metalwork clients. His clients appreciate his affability and skill in bringing their unique ideas into form. He brings a fresh viewpoint along with his creative expertise to each project.
David is also on the faculty at The Crucible in Oakland, and has taught metalwork and jewelry courses at Sierra Nevada College. He has pioneered several innovative casting techniques, and is currently co-authoring a book on this subject.
David was the first certified Green Jeweler in the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to exceeding the green business standards for waste reduction and resource conservation, Mercurius utilizes reclaimed materials in jewelry design and antique tools for production.
In addition to metalwork, David studies Ayurvedic medicine locally and abroad. At the request of his teachers he began seeing clients for Ayurvedic Health and Lifestyle consultations in 2006. He also produces custom herbal oils and treatment formulas.
The Mercurius workshop is located in Oakland, California at the small urban farm where David resides with his wife.
