If you are a UK-based jeweller the thought of selling your jewellery overseas leaves you puzzled and overwhelmed, fear not! Our FREE comprehensive guides have been created to help equip you with the knowledge you need to confidently sell your jewellery overseas.

It’s much easier to run a business when you understand yourself and your motivations. In this episode, Anna C Campbell joins me to talk all things personality, focussing on the Four Tendencies theory from Gretchen Rubin. Anna explains the different tendencies - Upholder, Questioner, Rebel and Obliger and covers practical tips you can use to motivate yourself and play to your strengths in your jewellery business based on your personality type. You won’t want to miss this one! 

Do you know your jeweller job description? Knowing what your job is (and what it isn’t) will help you stay focused while also taking care of yourself. In this episode, In this week’s episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast, Jess leads us through an exercise in defining our job description as jewellery business owners, from setting our working hours to thinking about our customers to responding to challenges. No matter where you are in your business journey, this episode has something for you! 
 

If you’re looking to start and grow a jewellery business then you may be wondering how much it might cost to get up and running. In this blog post we take a look at the costs involved and ways in which you can bootstrap your business to get things off the ground.

It’s not too early to start planning for the holidays! In this episode, Jess walks through a mid-year review you can use to evaluate the first six months of 2023 and start preparing for the rest of the year. Whether you’re in your first year of business or you’re an experienced jewellery business owner, this episode has some excellent tools for reflection and planning. You won’t want to miss it! 

If you’ve been making jewellery for a while and would like to turn your hobby and passion for jewellery making into a business, then take a look at our top tips on how to start making that transition.

Are you struggling to grow your Instagram account or finding it hard to come up with content ideas? This episode is for you! Social media coach Jo Treadwell — also known as “Social Jo” — is sharing all of her top tips for writing great Instagram captions, selling without being too “sales-y,” making the most of hashtags, and more. Listen in to get all your caption questions answered! 

So, you want to start jewellery making but don’t know where to find jewellery suppliers in your country? Here are our top tips for finding tools and materials for jewellery making where you are.

The art of selling doesn’t always come naturally to jewellers, but there are certain strategies you can learn to make your selling more effective. In this episode, Susannah Lovis shares some of her favourite questions to ask customers, tips for engaging with people in person and online, and more. Susannah is the owner of the vintage jewellery store Susannah Lovis Jewellers, and she has so many excellent insights to share! 

Are you holding yourself back from pursuing your dreams? Fear, imposter syndrome, and age-related concerns can create a barrier between you and taking action on what you truly want.

It is natural to feel worry and doubt when faced with new challenges. However, it's crucial not to let these self-imposed limitations stop you.

Do you worry about feeling alone on an online course?

Then read Gabriela’s story. Gabi completed a one-year online Diploma course with Jewellers Academy.

Why did I create the Jewellery Diploma courses?
As enrolment for the Diploma program closes tomorrow (Friday 2nd June 2023 at midnight!) I thought I would let you know why I created the Diploma courses, why they are important to me and to the students that take them. 

In our fast-paced lives, it's easy to prioritize the urgent over our true passions. If you're yearning to start learning jewellery making or you want to take your skills to the next level, it's time to create space in your busy schedule. Discover the transformative power of our Diploma in Silver Jewellery, offering flexibility that allows you to balance family, business, and your creative dreams.

The deadline for joining one of our jewellery diplomas is coming up this week, so don’t wait to sign up! In this episode, Jess provides an overview of each of the diploma programmes, what you can expect to learn, and where to go for more information. She also explains why these diplomas are so beneficial for jewellers and she shares some encouragement about the importance of investing in yourself.

Did you dream of doing a degree in jewellery?

For many of us, unfortunately, it's a dream that we can't make a reality.
The cost of tuition. Having to relocate to a new city or even country to find the right course. Family commitments. Work commitments. Competing priorities. 
BUT, there is an alternative that you can do from home and fit in around YOUR life. AND have a thriving jewellery business with 850 Etsy sales and counting!

Meet Emily

There are lots of different jewellery making courses on offer from a whole range of jewellery schools and independent jewellers, covering all sorts of different jewellery-making techniques from silversmithing to wax carving, from online courses to workshops in person.

So as a beginner in jewellery making, how do you go about choosing the right one for you? Here’s our guide on how to navigate the different types of courses and find one to suit you.

There are so many ways to learn silver jewellery making, so how do you know which methods and teachers are right for you? In this episode, jeweller and Jewellers Academy mentor Kim Thomson shares 7 of her tips for anyone getting started with silver metalsmithing. She talks about characteristics to look for in a teacher, the importance of community, overcoming imposter syndrome, and much more! 

Learn more about firing gemstones in place when working with metal clay in this handy guide as well as find out which gemstones can be fired in this way and which ones are best left to traditional stone setting techniques once your metal clay design has been fired.

If you’re on the fence about signing up for a jewellery diploma in 2023, this episode is for you! We share a live recording from a Q&A session with Jess and three of our jewellery diploma graduates. The jewellers answer questions about the diploma projects, the experience of doing the programme while working a full-time job, and much more. They also explain how the diplomas have helped them grow their skills and achieve their business goals. 

As part of our Benchtips series, I was joined by filigree jewellery artist Michelle Lierre to answer your questions. The questions that Michelle answered can be found below