Lockets have a long and fascinating history and are often found in museums and collections because they are precious heirlooms handed down through generations of a family. These small, hinged pendants are designed to hold cherished mementoes or keepsakes, often photographs or locks of hair.
Learn more about the history of lockets and get some contemporary design ideas.
Read MoreThe Jewellers Academy podcast is back for a new season! In this week’s episode, Jess explains the exciting new expanded format for the podcast and chats with three of her new co-hosts Michelle Lierre, Anna Campbell and Kim Thomson. They share their background in jewellery making, what listeners can expect from them and their upcoming guests on the show and what 3 tools they would take to a desert island.
Read MoreWhen do you take the leap and go full-time with your jewellery business?
The answer, of course, depends on you and your circumstances. If this is something you have been thinking about then here are three jeweller interviews from the Jewellers Academy podcast to inspire and guide you.
This weekend we will be selling all of our individual jewellery-making courses for 50% off * and 20% of the profit will be donated to the British Heart Foundation. Learn jewellery making, get a discount and do good!
Read MoreDo you want a creative business mindset?
Sometimes we are the ones standing in our own way. But what do we do about it?
Here are three popular episodes from the Jewellers Academy podcast to inspire and guide you.
Do you want to ensure more people fall in love with your jewellery?
Here are three popular episodes from the Jewellers Academy podcast to inspire and guide you.
I'm taking a break from the Jewellers Academy podcast to spend some holiday time with my son but don't worry - the podcast will be back on 4th September 2023!
In the meantime, as there are 165 episodes and you may not have listened to them all, I thought I would share some popular episodes that you may have missed over the next few weeks.
This week I am sharing episodes around the area of successful selling for your jewellery business.
Selling is crucial for a profitable and thriving business but it can be a sticky point for jewellers. How do we sell and still feel authentic?
We are open for applications for Jewel Fund 2023 and this year the grant is doubled! There are two funds available for jewellers anywhere in the world. But how do you ensure your application stands out and gets noticed? Here are our top tips for writing an application that will get you shortlisted.
Read MoreJewelFund is back for 2023, and this year we’re giving two jewellers £2000 and a mentoring package to help them grow their businesses. In this episode, Jess explains how the fund works and shares some tips for writing an application that stands out. She also shares some exciting updates about the future of the podcast, so make sure you follow the show on your favourite podcast platform to stay up to date!
Read MoreAs part of our Benchtips series, I was joined by award-winning jeweller Anelia Kuprina to answer your questions on stone setting. You can watch the replay in full here or check out the questions to skip to the one you would love the answer to!
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Applications for JewelFund 2023 are now open! And the grant is now doubled. Two £2000 grants are available. What would you spend the money on for your jewellery business? Find out how to apply
Read MoreDo measurements and calculations give you a headache? We have an exciting resource for you! In this episode, Jess talks with Stelios Karantonas about his new app for ring sizing, wax measurements, alloy calculations, and more. Stelios explains how it works and why it’s so useful for jewellers. He even shares how you can win a free download of the app, so make sure to listen until the end!
Read MoreAs part of our Benchtips series, I was joined by the Gold Polishing Guru, Stephen Goldsmith, for his top tips on polishing your jewellery and achieving a perfect finish.
Read MoreHallmarking isn’t just a standard to follow, it’s a powerful way to promote your business and educate your customers about jewellery quality. In this episode, Marianne Wilson and Charlotte Turner return to the podcast to talk about this year’s HALO Award, which honours jewellers who are promoting hallmarking in creative ways. Marianne and Charlotte explain how you can apply for the HALO Award, share examples of past year’s winners, and talk about the benefits of hallmarking for you and your customers.
As part of our Benchtips series, I was joined by Filigree Jewellery expert Michelle Lierre who shares her tips and tricks for making beautiful filigree.
Read MoreThis week on the Jewellers Academy podcast I had a fascinating chat with Jeremy Shepherd all about pearls. Jeremy is a key figure in the pearl industry as the founder of Pearl Paradise, an online retailer of one of the world’s largest collections in fine pearl jewellery. He is also the author of the Pearl Guide Online resource and the vice president of the Cultured Pearl Association of America. Jeremy is generously gifting you an online certification course, Pearl as One, worth over £500 for free. In this episode, we give you a great overview of the four main types of pearls, how to price your pearl jewellery and more.
Read MoreDon't let the prospect of selling your jewelry overseas as a USA-based jeweller baffle and overwhelm you. We understand the challenges and uncertainties that can arise, which is why we're excited to offer you our FREE guide designed specifically to empower you with the knowledge and confidence needed to successfully expand your jewelry business across international borders. Prepare to conquer the global marketplace with ease and unlock a world of opportunities for your jewelry creations
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreIt’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!
Read MoreDo 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!
