About House of McCue
Self-taught watchmaker Henry McCue, opened his first shop on Cleethorpes Road, Grimsby in 1948 after leaving the army. By the 1960s, Henry had successfully opened three shops in the area and set his sights on expanding the business further. In 1968 he acquired a plot of land on Wilton Road, Humberston where he self-built a factory with the aim of manufacturing jewellery for independent jewellers across the country.
In the 1970s Henry and his wife Ann expanded the business again to incorporate a retail unit to meet the demand from passers-by and local clientele.
It is on the bespoke side of the business that Henry’s son Sean, now Managing Director, and his wife Lynsey has seen the greatest growth. Through the introduction of a fully in-house service — from CAD design to 3D printing, casting, and finishing — all carried out in a state-of-the-art workshop, Sean continues to build on his father’s legacy. While the House of McCue no longer operates a retail shop, clients can still access a full range of services, including bespoke jewellery design, jewellery repairs, and the remodelling of treasured pieces, ensuring a truly personal and tailored experience.
The House of McCue Jewellery Craftsmanship
We love working closely with our customers because it’s so much more than walking into a shop to purchase a product. It’s a creative journey we embark on together; getting to know you better so we can create you something truly personal.
Perfectly Crafted Excellence
Consultation
First is the initial consultation where we discuss your ideas, thoughts, colours, and designs. Whether it’s recreating a special piece or creating something new and truly unique.
Design
We then realise your ideas with our new, state-of-the-art 3D CAD software. You can see how your special piece will look in real life to give you a real sense of what the finished product will be like.
The Wax Model
From the 3D design, a wax model is created that will be the first realisation of your jewellery. The wax representation is a key part of the crafting, and a similar technique has been used in creating jewellery for many, many years.
Casting & Setting
Our master Goldsmiths and jewellers then set to work creating the final piece. In our in-house workshop, we melt and cast the jewellery using the wax model as a guide.
Polishing
Once all the work is complete, your special piece of jewellery undergoes a rigorous polishing regime to make the metal and stones sparkle. This is where the meticulous planning, casting, setting and more all pays off, as a dazzling piece of jewellery emerges from our workshop.
Your Finished Product
Finally, we present the finished product to you. From concept to completion, all in the hands of our skilled craftspeople. We hope this is only the start of our relationship, as we love to keep in touch and work with our customers for many years to come.