Advanced Jewellery Diploma

 
 

ENROLMENT FOR SEPTEMBER 2024

closes on 7th June 2024

Introducing the Advanced Jewellery Diploma from Jewellers Academy.

This course is designed as the third year follow on course from the two other 1 year Diploma programmes as below:

Year 1 - Diploma in Silver Jewellery

Year 2 - Diploma in Fine Jewellery

Year 3 - Advanced Jewellery Diploma

This course is for you if your focus is to increase your technical making skills for advanced jewellery commissions and collection pieces.

There is no course quite like this created for this end of the market for jewellers with this level of support and we can’t wait to see what you do with it.

Develop your jewellery making skills

TO FIND OUT MORE WATCH THE COURSE TRAILER BELOW:

 

Advanced Jewellery Diploma

C U R R I C U L U M

Term 1:

(Week 1 starts on Monday 9th September 2024)

Week 1: Russian Wedding Rings (with Barbara Yarde)

Week 2-3: Eternity Band (Half) - Split Claw Setting Technique (with Hayley Kruger)

Week : 4-6: Cluster Earrings - Back plate and claw set with granulation (with Anelia Kuprina)

Week 7-8: Pave Setting (with Scott McIntyre)

Week 9-10: Ring Construction for Larger Stone Settings Project (with Anelia Kuprina)

Week 11: Workshop Week & End of Term Jewellery Business Q&A with Jessica Rose

Send Your Term 1 Projects for Marking (deadline: Monday 2nd December 2024)

TERM 2:

(Week 1 starts on Monday 6th January 2025)

Weeks 1-2: Brooch Making & Rivets Masterclass (with Katherine Richmond)

Week 3-4: Kinetic Jewellery (with Anelia Kuprina)

Week 5-6: Baguette Set Ring with Flush Setting and Mixed Metals (with Hayley Kruger)

Week 7-8: Mixed Media Catwalk/ Statement Piece (Wood, Brass, Screws, Tap and Die Technique) - (with Michael Milloy)

Week 9-10: Filigree with Gold - Advanced Project (Michelle Lierre)

Week 11: Workshop Week & End of Term Jewellery Business Q&A with Jessica Rose

Send Your Term 2 Projects for Marking (deadline: Monday 31st March 2025)

TERM 3:

(Week 1 starts on Monday 21st April 2025)

Week 1-2: Tension & Channel Setting (Scott McIntyre)

Week 3-5: Halo Setting - Pave and Claw Setting (Scott McIntyre)

Week 6-7: Hollow Hinged Bangle (Anelia Kuprina)

Week 8-10: Final Project - Make an Engagement Ring and Wedding Ring Set Showcasing Your Signature Style

Week 11: Workshop Week & End of Term Jewellery Business Q&A with Jessica Rose

Send Your Term 3 Projects for Marking (deadline Monday 28th July 2025)

* please note we reserve the right to make changes to the curriculum along with updates and development of the course

Note: as this is a fully flexible online course if there are weeks when you are away you are able to plan your time to ensure you cover all of the course content

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 download the prospectus

 

Course Samples… What you could make

 
 

How the online Training Works

Jessica Rose Jewellers Academy

We are professionals in online training for jewellers

Having run online programmes for jewellers for over 9 years, we are world-class leaders in this type of training. This is a highly structured and supportive training course, combining a mixture of live and pre-recorded video training sessions.

We are focused on helping you learn and develop your jewellery making skills and abilities though a comprehensive online programme.

Who is the Diploma Programme for?

This Diploma was created for jewellers who have completed the Diploma in Silver Jewellery and the Diploma in Fine Jewellery as the perfect 3rd year progression and final section of the course.

CAN I JOIN IF I HAVE NOT COMPLETED THE DIPLOMA IN FINE JEWELLERY?

We accept applications for jewellers who have not completed these programmes but have the skills taught in them already. An informal online zoom session will be held for these students to ensure they are a good fit for the course so they can get the most out of it.

This course is made for you if…

  • You are a jeweller confident in stone setting skills including claw settings, collet settings, setting shaped stones, making complex pieces with 7 or more solder joins. You are confident working in gold and silver and you would like to enhance your skills to an advanced level in intricate jewellery making, stone setting alongside developing your signature style as a designer maker.

  • You have other commitments e.g. work, family as you can fit it in when it works for you

  • Wherever you are in the world - you don’t need to travel to London to study with us anymore!

  • This Diploma is for intermediate to advanced level jewellers looking to hone their craft and continue their journey of jewellery making exploration further.

EACH DIPLOMA STUDENT IS FULLY SUPPORTED IN THEIR LEARNING WITH…

  • 1-2-1 mentoring sessions over live video at a time that works for you

  • Live Zoom Q&A sessions with a course mentor to get you the support you need

  • Exclusive access to the Advanced Diploma in Jewellery student Facebook Group to share your weekly progress and gain feedback 24/7

  • Weekly lessons, professionally filmed that you can watch anytime (time zone is not an issue!)

  • Ongoing access to the Diploma video lessons. Go back to them anytime you want

  • Your work is assessed and graded by a professional jeweller and 1-2-1 feedback will be provided to help you to continue to learn and improve

  • At the end of the course, we will be awarding students the Advanced Diploma in Jewellery accredited by Jewellers Academy. This is awarded to students that have completed and submitted all the assessed work to the required standard by the deadline dates. Full marking criteria and guidance is provided at the beginning of each term

This is not simply an online course. This is a virtual Diploma which is a highly supported learning experience

 

Discover who you are as a Jeweller

 

Made for the jeweller who has the skills to make amazing jewellery already but would like to take things to the next level. Developing technical skills in stone setting, advanced soldering and construction and expanding your repertoire. Develop design skills and have the time and space to discover who you really are as a jeweller.

This year-long course (minimum 1 day a week commitment) is the perfect follow-on course from our 1 Year Diploma in Fine Jewellery and it is suitable for advanced-level jewellers who are looking to explore more and grow.

This course is a 1-day per week commitment across three terms for 1 year. It is flexible study to fit around your timetable.

 
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1-2-1 Support

Each Diploma student will have 1-2-1 online sessions with their mentors each term (three terms per year).

At the end of each term, you will send your work to us in London, UK for it to be marked.

All of your Diploma work is marked at the end of each term with feedback given to you via a Zoom call from your mentor.

This ensures you stay on track, you are getting full feedback and the support you need to really grow as a jeweller.

 
 

fancy a chat?

 

fancy a chat?

If you have any questions about the course you are welcome to email them to us contact@jewellersacademy.com

If you would like to have a no obligation chat with one of the team to find out more about the course and answer your questions, click the button below and book in. You’ll receive a Zoom link immediately via email so keep that safe.

Please ensure you make a note of the time in your diary and if you are no longer able to attend, please cancel the session so someone else is able to book in. You do this by clicking the link you receive and following the instructions. Thank you.

Meet the Mentors

Meet the world-class jewellery mentors and tutors on this Advanced Diploma

 
 
 

SCOTT McINTYRE

Scott McIntyre is a Master Goldsmith and Founding Director of Vanilla Ink Jewellery School & Studios. With over 25 years of experience in the jewellery industry, there isn’t much Scott doesn’t know! After years of working as a jeweller in high-end workshops across Scotland’s Central Belt, he found his calling as a naturally gifted tutor.

Scott is a thorough, deliberate and professional tutor.

Scott is the author of the very popular book ‘Stone Setting’ - so who better to teach you!

 
 

Hayley Kruger

Hayley is a bench jeweller with over 20 years experience. She runs her own company making and selling high-end bespoke jewellery. She has taught at the London Jewellery School for 8 years and also teaches workshops from her own studio.

Having been a mentor on the London Jewellery School Diploma for a number of years she is experienced at working with students and has a great capacity to support them on their journey to professional silver and gold jewellery making.

 
 

ANELIA KUPRINA

Anelia is an award-winning independent London jewellery designer, who combines traditional hand-making techniques with modern technologies to create exquisite jewels.

In the ten years that she has spent in the industry, she has worked for leading UK jewellery companies, West End ateliers and the time-honoured workshops of Hatton Garden. This practical training has endowed her with the skills necessary to be able to expertly manipulate precious metals and infuse meticulous precision into her work. Her signature is bold, innovative and exciting. Anelia jewellery utilises her innate understanding of form and texture with a potent blend of hypnotic colour to create luxurious sculptural masterpieces in miniature form.

 
 

MICHAEL MILLOY

Michael has been a jewellery designer for over 30 years. He runs his own company dealing with national and international clients.

After completing an apprenticeship and working for a number of years with renowned silversmith Clive Burr, Michael set up his own business, selling his collections in outlets such as Harrods, Paul Smith and Agete in Japan.

His passion for creating statement catwalk jewellery began, and developed, through working with clients including Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton and Coach.

Recent work for the screen includes making the stag crowns for The Great starring Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult and Making Sid Vicious guitar brooch for Pistol on Disney Plus.

He has been teaching at London’s Central St Martins for over 20 years.

 
 
 

KATHERINE RICHMOND

Katherine Richmond is an award-winning contemporary jeweller and artist based in Northamptonshire with over 16 years experience as a professional designer/maker.

Katherine’s professional training took place at the School of Jewellery in Birmingham where she graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in 2003 and was awarded a Precious Metal Bursary from the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths.

In 2009 Katherine achieved an MA Distinction and now exhibits in the UK and internationally, creating new collections and regularly working to commission bespoke gifts using client’s books and precious papers. Her work is featured in the book ‘Narrative Jewellery’

Alongside her contemporary practice, Katherine also uses CAD and rapid prototyping technology to produce bespoke wedding and engagement jewellery for private clients.

 
 
 

michelle lierre

Michelle Lierre (Lee-air) is a self-taught filigree artist who makes one-of-a-kind jewellery pieces in silver and gold. She is on a mission to discover and learn all the major filigree styles of the world and to help pass that knowledge on to others.

In between handing out snacks to three small children, Michelle works out of her home studio near Seattle, WA. She sells her jewellery and made-to-order pieces on her website.  

 
 
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WHAT ABOUT ALL THE TOOLS & MATerials?

 
 

For the Advanced Jewellery Diploma, students source their own tools and materials. There are no kits for this course except a bespoke stone setting hand tool kit made by Scott McIntyre which will be shipped to all students and is included in the cost of the course for this year.

You can access our current tools and materials list here.

Please note that for the final project, students will be able to choose materials and tools they use themselves.

Scott McIntyre stone setting toolkit

As part of the course, you receive a stone-setting toolkit put together for you by master goldsmith Scott McIntyre. This kit includes the tools you need to complete his workshops on the course - pave setting, tension and channel setting.

This kit and international shipping is included in the course price. If you are an international student, we will cover the customs costs for shipping this kit to you.

The kit includes:

  • Bezel setting tool [with large and small pusher]

  • Beader Kit/grain tools

  • Dopstick [with setter's wax]

  • Thermoloc

  • Square graver

  • Narrow flat scorper

  • Wide flat scorper

  • Spitzstick

  • Sharpening stone

 

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COURSE FEES for 2024

1 YEAR DIPLOMA IN Advanced JEWELLERY ONLINE

COURSE FEE £3,278 (2024)

(Course fee includes Scott McIntyre stone setting kit plus international shipping worth over £350)

PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONs

Spread the cost of the course with our 12 month payment plan

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Course fee includes Scott McIntyre stone setting kit plus international shipping worth over £350)

Spread the cost of the course with our 12 month payment plan

This programme starts on Monday 9th September 2024 and runs to July 2025

 
 
 

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some answers to your questions. Just click/tap on the question to reveal the answer.

If your question is not covered here then please do email us, contact@jewellersacademy.com

Please note by enrolling on this course you are agreeing to our terms and conditions >

 

What are the benefits of learning jewellery making online?

You can watch me answer this question

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzFACNelG1M

What is the minimum amount of time I should spend each week on my Diploma training?

We recommend a minimum of 6-7 hours per week.

If you can set aside the same day every week and get into a routine that will help you achieve this Diploma qualification. We release the content for the week and then you can decide when you watch it and work on your pieces. At our studios in Hatton Garden we had students that were working full time take the weekend option of this course successfully and you can too!

Can I apply for the course even if I haven't done the Diploma in Fine Jewellery with Jewellers Academy?

This course is designed as the perfect follow on from the Diploma in Fine Jewellery. As the name suggests, this is an advanced level course so please look at what is covered in the Fine Diploma to assure yourself that you can confidently do all of those techniques. If you have not done the Fine Diploma we ask you to book in for an informal Zoom interview with us as part of the application process. We want to be sure that the course is right for you and that you will be able to achieve what you want from it. To book your appointment click here > If you have done the Diploma in Fine Jewellery you can enrol on the Advanced Diploma without interview.

Is there a way to see what a lesson looks like before committing to the full course ?

Take a look at this free course to give you an idea of what the weekly courses are like https://learn.jewellersacademy.com/p/silver-jewellery-making-for-absolute-beginners-free-course

What do I need to make for assessment on the diploma?

You can watch me answer this question here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zslWFXTqXU

What is the marking process for the Diploma?

Three times during the year you will send your work to London, UK for assessment. You will pay for postage and any customs charges accrued for sending your work to us. We will cover the post of postage and any customs charges for returning the work to you.

You can watch me talk more about the marking process here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXW1ethMZIs&feature=youtu.be

Do I have to work with gold?

No. For this Diploma you can choose what metals you work in. The materials list shares what the tutor of the course used but you can choose to use other metals. For example, you may prefer to work in silver. Scott McIntyre does his samples in copper. You could use 18k gold instead of 9k etc. Here is the tools and materials list https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JF3ftoggO6pmjAbz3rSWUheBRWubOjap2G9Te8Do3W0/edit#gid=0

What happens if I have holiday/business trip booked during the term time?

The course is split into terms that follow the same pattern as the school terms (in the UK). If, however, you are away on holiday/for work etc each term is flexible and you can plan your time to catch up on pieces when you are back. There is also workbench time scheduled into the course to allow you to catch up or finish off any projects. There is an additional two weeks at the end of terms 1 and 2 and an additional 4 weeks at the end of term 3 which is built into the course for this reason. (There are 4 weeks after term 3 as you have an additional final project to complete).

Additionally, you can watch me answer this question here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUCXbZ6Hi04&feature=youtu.be

Is all the course material released at the start of the course, or is it released as you go along?

The course content is released weekly during term time, each Monday you will receive an email with a summary of the material and the content will be available on the course portal for you. You get lifetime access so once each week is published you will have ongoing access.

How can I stay accountable and motivated on an online course?

The structured style of the Diploma will help you with this. Each week has a set project to complete and these need to be finished ready to submit for marking at the end of each term. You will be investing money in your own development which can also help focus your mind. We would recommend scheduling time for your learning each week, for example Monday is jewellery day and nothing can interrupt that (in a perfect world!). Having this time scheduled can give you a structure as if you were attending an in-person class. You will also receive weekly emails regarding the course content to keep you on track.

There are assessment deadlines each term that will also help keep you on track. The assessment deadlines are non-negotiable and you will be required to post your work to us each term by a certain date and send us a copy/photo of your recorded delivery receipt as proof of sending. If you do not meet the assessment deadlines (even one of them) the highest you can be assessed at is a pass level even if your work is of a higher standard. Think of it like not turning up for your university exams. Holding you to these assessment deadlines helps keep you motivated and prepared for when you are running your own business or working for another jeweller.

What support do I get as a student on the Diploma?

You can watch me answer this question https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f73Mr6eb4L8

When does payment start if I sign up for a payment plan?

If you choose a payment plan it starts immediately and the payment goes out on the same date each month so if you sign up on the 8th of the month, the payments will go out on the 8th of each month until the plan is complete and the course is paid in full. If you prefer your payment to go out on a certain date e.g. on 1st of the month we suggest signing up on that date as unfortunately we aren’t able to change the date.

When does enrolment close?

The 18 month payment plan option will end on 9th February 2024.

Is this course eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan?

As we are a private educational institution unfortunately our courses aren’t eligible for the Advanced Learner Loan.

We do offer payment plans to help you spread the cost.

I'm not in the UK, how do the payments work with the exchange rate?

The monthly payments will fluctuate slightly with exchange rate fluctuations and can go down as well as up. If you want to start a monthly payment programme and then pay off in full when the exchange rate is in your favour you can do this by getting in touch with us contact@jewellersacademy.com

Is the shipping costs and import duties included in the course price?

Yes. We will be sending all students a stone setting tool kit and international shipping and tax costs are covered by us.

(This may change in future years)

For sending your work to us, you pay for the shipping and any import costs when sending the work to us and we pay these when sending the work back.

Is the Diploma externally accredited?

This course is accredited by the Jewellers Academy. It is not associated with any other awarding body and there is a reason for that. We did look at different courses and mapping the content to national criteria but found that they were all very administration heavy, there were lots of written essays and work to do that we felt had nothing to do with being a successful jeweller. This course is all about helping you learn the skills you need to make and sell jewellery or to become a bench jeweller. We don’t care if you can write essays or not! And neither will your customers!

What level Diploma is it that is awarded if I am successful?

To pass this course and be awarded with the diploma certification you need to achieve 60% or above. To calculate this, we add up all of your marks at the end of the year and calculate your percentage. Students are given a full transcript of their marks. The hard copy diploma certification is stated as ‘assessed as passed’ for the diploma they are awarded.

What work do graduates of the Diploma go on to do?

As this is an advanced course, many students already have a jewellery business or they work as a bench jeweller for another business. By successfully completing this course you will have increased your skillset to do both. If you would like to work as a bench jeweller, you will have a full portfolio of pieces and skills that you can show to potential employers. We are also happy to act as a reference for any jewellery job, funding application etc.

 
 

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