Thomas Makowski

For more than 75 years, the Makowski family has shaped silver and gold into timeless works of art.

The story began in May 1946, when Wacław Makowski - Thomas’s grandfather - opened a small shop on London’s Bond Street, offering finely handcrafted sterling silver flatware, mugs, and tableware.

Waclaw Makowski - Pilot - 1919

Thomas’s own relationship with metal began at age six, spending summers in his grandfather’s silversmithing workshop.

Surrounded by the rhythm of hammers and the glow of polished silver, he discovered a lifelong passion for making jewelry.

Those early days at the bench taught him not only technique, but patience, tradition, and pride in craftsmanship.

Hallmark - Waclaw Makowski - London 1948

Silver Mugs - Waclaw Makowski - 1948

He later studied at the Museum of Fine Arts School in Boston, training under master goldsmiths David Austin and Yoshiko Yamamoto. His talent and dedication earned him a teaching assistant role at just eighteen.

While at the Museum School, Thomas explored a broad range of art forms - each adding depth and imagination to the jewelry he creates today.

Blending tradition with innovation, Thomas pairs the hands-on artistry of classical metalsmithing with cutting-edge 3D design and printing. Each piece he makes unites old-world craftsmanship with modern design - made to endure for generations.

Italian Hammers - Waclaw Makowski - Still Used Today

Silver Egg Box - Thomas Makowski - Museum School 1984

With over forty years of experience, Thomas now brings his passion and expertise to the SIRIUS ICE design and manufacturing team.

He holds a degree in Music from Berklee College of Music, is a certified MatrixGold user, and has earned a Rough Diamond Grading Certificate from IGI as well as an Advanced Diamond Setting Certificate from the New Approach School for Jewelers.

For Thomas, jewelry is more than adornment - it’s a living legacy. Every ring, pendant, and bracelet carries a story: the echo of his grandfather’s shop, the spark of innovation, and the promise of beauty that lasts. Each creation is a bridge between past and future - forged in silver and gold, brought to life by human hands.