In this episode, Jessica Rose and Anna Campbell explore the unexpected advantages behind the rising costs of silver and gold. While many jewellers worry about affordability and holding stock, Jessica and Anna reveal that these changes can actually strengthen your business and the handmade jewellery industry as a whole.
Read MoreThe price of silver and gold have risen approximately 50% since this time last year. Many jewellers are concerned about this so I ran a live webinar to help allay fears and talk about why I think this can be a great thing for handmade jewellers. Watch the replay of the webinar now.
Read MoreAre you curious about sand casting?
This beginners guide takes you through what the technique is, a step by step look at how it works, and includes a glossary of the key terms you need to know.
Read MoreIn this week’s episode of the Jewellers Academy Podcast, Jess is joined by jeweller and tutor Iain Sainsbury to talk all about sand casting for jewellers and how you can do it safely, confidently, and successfully at home.
Read MoreKelly Twigg speaks with Kasey Williams, founder of Nunatak Jewellery, who is currently deployed in Antarctica. Kasey talks about her passion for both her environmental engineering career and her jewellery-making hobby. She shares her unique experience of making jewellery in an extreme environment, discussing how she adapts her techniques to the cold and dry conditions, and how she sources her materials. She also talks about her journey into silversmithing, her inspirations from nature and her travels, and her plans for Nunatak Jewellery after returning to Australia.
This is a fascinating insight into the skills you need to make jewellery in a challenging place including resourcefulness and problem-solving skills.
Jessica Rose is joined by Anna Campbell for a look at common mistakes jewellers make when growing their business and how to overcome them. They also introduce the Jewellery Business Academy (JBA) a year-long programme designed to give jewellers the tools, knowledge, and confidence they need to thrive.
The Diploma Diaries is an Instagram initiative where selected students and tutors share their year-long journeys with the wider jewellery-making community.
Read MoreThe Christmas selling season is well and truly upon us now and we recommend having gift vouchers/gift certificates/gift cards available. Some customers find it hard to decide or want their loved one to choose their own present. Plus they’re great for when you get last minute shoppers! But how do you create and manage sales of gift vouchers? Here are our top tips.
Read MoreEver wondered what it’s really like to take a jewellery diploma? In this episode, host Jessica Rose sits down with this year’s Jewellers Academy Diploma Diarists - Tori Foster, Jane Taylor, and Emma René to talk about their experiences studying, teaching, and creating jewellery as part of the Jewellers Academy Diploma programs.
The Diploma Diaries is an Instagram initiative where selected students and tutors share their year-long journeys with the wider jewellery-making community.
Read MoreEvery other month, we award £1,000 to one jeweller to invest in their business and how you use it is completely up to you. Whether it's tools, materials, training, or something else that will support your growth, this fund is designed to help you move forward with purpose.
Plus, the winner also receives a 1-hour 1:1 mentoring session tailored to their needs, whether that’s business strategy, marketing, or hands-on jewellery making support.
Find out how to enter.
Read MoreIn this week's episode of the Jewellers Academy Podcast, Jessica Rose talks with jeweller and community member Iain Sainsbury to explore his journey through the Advanced Stone Setting Masterclasses program - an advanced training series designed for jewellers ready to refine their fine jewellery and stone-setting skills.
Read MoreChristmas is the most profitable season for many jewellers but it can also be the most overwhelming if you don’t plan ahead. With just 15 weeks to go, now is the time to get organised, take action, and set yourself up for success.
That is why we have started our weekly jewellery business Christmas tips over on Instagram. Each week, Jess will be sharing something tangible and specific you can do for your jewellery business to ensure you stay on track.
In this week’s episode of the podcast, Jessica Rose and Anna Campbell share about the tips and practical strategies to help you maximise sales, stay focused, and avoid last-minute stress. From stock planning to marketing, photography to pricing, we walk you through how to make the most of this crucial quarter.
Read MoreIn this week's episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast, host Anna Campbell sits down with writer, storyteller, and trauma-informed artist and educator Heidi Hinda Chadwick to tackle a challenge every creative and entrepreneur faces: comparison.
Read MoreDo you ever feel like you’re great at supporting others but struggle when it comes to prioritizing yourself and your own business? You’re not alone and there are things you can do. This week on the Jewellers Academy podcast Jessica Rose chats with our part time Community Manager Anna Campbell. Anna is a former psychology lecturer and author of the brand new book Good Girl Rebellion: Build the Business, Break the Rules, Be Limitless, about how women who identify with the ‘good girl’ personality can grow businesses that align with who they really are without burning out or trying to force themselves into a model that doesn’t fit.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever thought about teaching creative workshops – or you already run them and want to make them truly unforgettable – this episode is packed with wisdom you won’t want to miss.
Jessica Rose sits down with Patricia van den Akker from The Design Trust, author of 'Teaching Creative Workshops in Person and Online', to share five powerful tips for designing workshops that stand out. Patricia’s approach goes far beyond simply showing people how to make something. Instead, she encourages us to think deeply about why we teach, what kind of experience we want to create, and how we can market our workshops in a way that connects emotionally with the right students.
Read MoreIn this week's episode of the Jewellers Academy Podcast, Jess talks with fine jeweller and experienced instructor April Dace about her upcoming three-day in-person masterclass in Brighton (2nd - 4th October 2025). Designed for intermediate to advanced jewellers, the course focuses on creating a stunning Tiara wedding band with five claws - a perfect project to refine your stone setting skills and elevate your engagement ring designs.
Read MoreAnna Campbell is in conversation with Lynn Powell. Anna is the founder and tutor for Jewellery School Scotland, teaching sell-out jewellery workshops in Edinburgh. Lynn Powell is the founder of the Arienas Collective, a creative workshop hub in Edinburgh. The collective was set up to help local artists and makers make a living doing what they love. Anna teaches her workshops exclusively with the Arienas Collective and they regularly sell out months in advance.
Read MoreAnna Campbell chats with tutor and mentor Laura-Jayne of Small Dog Silver about the Foundation in Silver Jewellery course - the perfect starting point for beginners wanting to make beautiful jewellery from home.
Read MoreEvery other month, we award £1,000 to one jeweller to invest in their business and how you use it is completely up to you. Whether it's tools, materials, training, or something else that will support your growth, this fund is designed to help you move forward with purpose.
Plus, the winner also receives a 1-hour 1:1 mentoring session tailored to their needs, whether that’s business strategy, marketing, or hands-on jewellery making support.
Find out how to enter.
Read MoreIn this week’s episode of the Jewellers Academy Podcast, Jessica Rose is joined by Anna Campbell, Kelly Twigg, and Emma René to introduce something brand new: the first-ever Jewellers' Visibility Retreat, happening this September in Brighton, England.
This intimate, in-person, three-day event is designed for jewellery business owners who are ready to get seen, connect deeply with their brand, and confidently attract customers, just in time for the busy Christmas sales season.
Read MoreJess talks with fine jeweller and tutor Jane Taylor, to talk about her creative journey into jewellery making. From childhood badge-making to running her own boutique jewellery store in Godalming, UK. Jane shares about the winding road that led her to jewellery. From early experiments with polymer clay, to leaving an apprenticeship in search of creative freedom, to building her own brand and shop that's now part of a thriving creative hub.
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