Exciting new projects on the Diploma in Fine Jewellery for 2026
Our one-year Diploma in Fine Jewellery has been running since 2021, and as we head into our sixth year, we’ve been refreshing and refilming a selection of projects and course content. One of the benefits of our Diploma programmes is that you receive lifetime updates, so whenever new material is added, it’s automatically shared with you. In this blog post, I’m excited to introduce the refreshed and brand-new content.
New for 2026 - Princess Cut Stone Setting
Taught by master stone setter Scott McIntyre, learn how to set princess cut stones.
This is a great stone setting challenge to hand make a ring with claws to set at the corners of the stones.
totem pendant
A refreshed version of a classic design, this project helps you develop your collet setting skills. Learn how to set collet square, pear and trillion cut stones to create this gorgeous statement pendant.
tennis bracelet
The rite of passage tennis bracelet has been refilmed, this time with round stones.
And don’t worry, you don’t have to make the full bracelet for assessment on this one! But you will be making six links to make a necklace or pair of earrings.
This is an amazing skill to master and takes your design possibilities to another level.
Want to know more about this exciting course? Click the button below.
Who is this course designed for?
The Diploma in Fine Jewellery is our year 2 course is the perfect follow on from the Diploma in Silver Jewellery. This is designed for experienced jewellers and you can go straight onto the Fine Diploma with the right level of experience. You can find out more about this here:
The course is fully online and can be taken by anyone around the world.
What about the tools and materials?
You can find the full tools and materials list here.
We have a materials kit available and you can currently spread the cost of the course, tools and materials kits over 18 months. The 18-month payment plan expires on Friday 13th March 2026 so if spreading the cost is important for you, do enrol before then.
Materials kits are available on a first come first serve basis. We currently have both in stock but do usually sell out before we close enrolment on the course so if you do want one (I strongly advise the materials kit to all) then don’t delay in joining the course.
If you have any questions you can either email contact@jewellersacademy.com, or if you fancy a chat with the team, book a no obligation call here
Ready to enrol? You can find all the different payment options, including paying in US dollars and spreading the cost over 18 months, here https://www.jewellersacademy.com/apply-now-diploma-in-fine-jewellery