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Find out our top activities for you and your jewellery business whilst we get through these challenging times of social distancing.
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Here are our top tips for commissioning a commercial product photographer to take photos of your jewellery for your business.
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One of the biggest tasks for any jeweller wanting to sell their beautiful jewellery online is building their own website. Here are 11 actionable tips for creating a website that sells whether you are creating a new website or want to update your current site.
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That's Carol, the Jewellers Academy Member who runs Silver Coast Jewellery... she has been making and selling jewellery for a few years but 2019 was really a game-changer, her sales went from 20 online sales in 2018 to 150 in 2019! A 300% increase...
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If you're looking at the amount of money you made last year from your jewellery and are disappointed then don't despair - we've all been there. Even if your sales were good if your profit is not then something is wrong with your pricing. Here are the 5 beliefs you need to let go of to make a profit in your business.
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Are you ready to really GO ALL IN and GROW your jewellery business this year?
Check out this epic free video course to help you kick things off to the very best start!
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Do you like the idea of new years resolutions but struggle with sticking to them? Why not consider a word or theme for the year instead? Learn what they word of the year is, how to choose one and how to use it in 2020.
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There are just a couple more weeks left of 2019 and when January arrives it's not just a new year but also a new decade!
It's time to have a look back at the year and learn from it so you can move into 2020 stronger and clearer on what to do next.
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Making jewellery is a fantastic hobby but when we turn that into a business we need to think a bit differently about what we do. As an entrepreneur, you need to find a pattern or way of working that suits you and ensures you look after yourself. Remember, you are your most important asset so looking after yourself is a very important part of your job! Find out how to recognise and avoid burning out and strategies to build self care into your daily routine
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Black Friday can be a great opportunity for jewellers to stock up on jewellery making supplies and equipment you’ve had your eye on. We are sharing Black Friday deals for jewellers from around the world. Keep checking back here as we will continue to update this post as we find more offers.
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Wedding jewellery is a great addition to any jewellery business. It can help transition your business into working with more precious metals and gemstones as well as give you the opportunity to work one to one with clients to design and make commissions.
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Would you like to learn how to make a claw set engagement ring? Our brand new online course is just what you need!
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Have you ever wished you could take better photos of your jewellery on your phone? Learn how for FREE from our jewellery photography tutor Karen Young
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Would you like to try making jewellery with silver clay but don’t know where to start? Here’s what you need to know to give it a try
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One of the great things about making jewellery from metal clay is that you don’t need a lot of tools and equipment to get started. However, there are some great tools and innovations that can really help you create more professional jewellery. Our metal clay tutor Anna Campbell gives you her current favourites.
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If you are selling your jewellery chances are you’ve tried selling at craft fairs and markets. But are they worth it? We asked members of Jewellers Academy for their views.
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Are you concerned about protecting your jewellery designs from copying? You shouldn’t let fears stop you from putting your work out there if you are in business so here is a rundown of protecting your work in the UK as well as the pros and cons
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The Ideas Lab interviewed Jessica about simple Instagram strategies that work. Check out the podcast for lots of useful tips
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Creating silver jewellery is a magical process. From a few pieces of metal, some wire or tubing you can hand forge some beautiful and creative pieces of jewellery. However, with traditional silversmithing where you cut and form the metal, you can hit on some limitations in terms of realising your designs. Particularly when you want to create something that is more sculpture-like and organic in style. This is where wax carving comes into its own.
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