In the late 1970’s, brothers Danny and Tony Clarke started doing jewelry repair work “after hours” for local jewelry stores who did not have bench jewelers. The business showed promise and in 1980, Danny decided to take some advanced jewelry courses at a well-known trade school in Paris, Texas.

After 2 years of training in jewelry design, casting, and gemology, Danny returned to Mobile. He set up a small shop in the back room of a store in the Springhill area of Mobile and called the business “Jewelry Craft by Clarke.” At this time, the business started moving away from the “trade-type work” as Danny was building his own customer base with quality jewelry and workmanship. The business soon outgrew the small shop and was moved to another Springhill location with more retail visibility. It was relocated to The Holiday Place at 4513 Old Shell Road and the name changed to “Gold Art - Designs in Jewelry.” Brothers and business partners, Pat and Tony Clarke, soon joined Danny as full-time personnel.

In 1998, after 16 years in The Holiday Place, Gold Art moved to a freestanding building just three doors down to 4501 Old Shell Road. This location offered more exposure, more growth, and the addition of an “old friend in jewelry” with over 40 years experience, Paul C. Moore. Soon another “old friend,” Ernest White, joined the team bringing over 20 years of experience as a bench jeweler. In May 2006, Gold Art moved to a brand new building next door at 4503 Old Shell Road. Here we are today offering the same personal service, quality jewelry, and craftsmanship as always…