Master goldsmith, Frank McCubbins began his career as a goldsmith in 1974 working as a wax carver and mold maker for a large jewelry manufacturer in Southern California. He then moved to Oregon and worked with several different designer goldsmiths. The poor anatomy he saw in wildlife jewelry prompted him to produce his own designs of rings and pendants featuring more authentic sculpted animals, and after 50 years, he continues to develop and improve his intricately detailed collection of wildlife sculptures in gold.

Today, working from his home studio in Washington state, Frank still hand carves every piece himself, making each sculpture unique.