September is here and so the thoughts of jewellers turn to Christmas! Let’s take some lovely jewellery photos together and share them on Instagram to build connection and help prepare for a fabulous Christmas season.

Join the free jewellery photography challenge, starting on Monday 16th September 2024 and running for 5 days. Check out the photo prompts and get started now

Soldering is a key skill for jewellers to master in order to create exciting jewellery designs. It can be a bit daunting but don’t worry - I have the perfect solution. The Soldering Masterclass online workshop has been professionally filmed specially for you. Covering lots of techniques, tips and tricks. And it is available at 50% off for a limited time.

There are just 16 weeks until Christmas which is traditionally a busy time for jewellers. In this week's episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast, Jess and Anna Campbell discuss how to effectively prepare your jewellery business for the Christmas season, breaking down the actions by month sharing what to do and what not to do to have the best and most profitable Christmas yet.

Elin Horgan chats to Emma Stanton, a jeweller from Hove, East Sussex. Emma shares her journey into jewellery making, which began 19 years ago after taking evening classes. She discusses how her design process evolved from early inspirations, such as the sea, to focusing on shapes and textures.

Would you like to learn how to incorporate gemstones into your jewellery designs? We have a great selection on online jewellery making courses which focus on different stone setting styles and techniques from bezel settings to collet settings. Covering all levels of skill from beginner to intermediate and advanced. Find out which one might be perfect for you.

Jessica Rose chats to Luke Brient, a jeweller who specialises in unisex jewellery featuring large gemstones and unique textures from sandcasting, shares his journey into the craft.

Your money mindset can be a stumbling block in your life and in your business. But what is money mindset and how do we improve?

Here are three free podcast episodes to help.

Kim Thompson chats to Katie Tovey-Grindlay, a social media and marketing coach with a unique journey. Katie shares how she transitioned from running a local dog walking and home boarding business to becoming a social media coach.

Is the way you think about money holding you back? Does it affect the price you put on your jewellery? Or whether you feel able to invest in your business?

If it does, I get it. Money mindset is a stumbling block for many of us and we need to be kind to ourselves about it.

If this is something you are ready and determined to work on, check out the Money Mindset for Jewellers online course. And now’s the perfect time as it’s 50% off this month.

Jess and Elin Horgan delve into the art of wax carving, a technique used in jewellery making to create detailed designs that are later cast into metals like silver or gold.

The episode also highlights Elin's updated courses on wax carving, which include a Level 1 workshop covering basic ring and pendant making, and a Level 2 course focused on stone setting in wax.

If you are looking for a fun creative project to do with children over the summer then take a look at this FREE tutorial showing you how to make elastic beaded bracelets together.

Anna Campbell speaks with counsellor Alison Hughes. If you love jewellery making but struggle with the business side of selling your jewellery this episode is for you.

Jess interviews Emily Little, the owner of The Little Wedding Jeweller, who shares her unique journey from wellness to jewellery making. Emily discusses how her experience running a wellness centre led to burnout, prompting her to seek new forms of self-care.

It is summer here in the UK (maybe!) and to celebrate, I’m sharing six free online jewellery making courses (and one free download!) for you to try. There’s something for everyone, from silver to beading, from beginner to advanced level. Take a look to find your next creative project.

Elin Horgan talks to Rachel Connor, a writer and transformational life and creativity coach. The discussion delves into the essence of creativity, exploring its broad and deep significance beyond traditional artistic practices.

We love silver here at Jewellers Academy but sometimes what we're craving is a splash of colour. And sometimes we want the whole rainbow!

If you feel the same then I have a very exciting special offer for you. Get 50% off the Beginners and Intermediate Enamelling online course bundle this July.

In this episode, host Kim Thompson chats to Natalie Watson from Erinna Jewellery. Natalie creates jewellery inspired by Greek Mythology and is passionate about offering size and disability-inclusive jewellery.

In this week's episode, host Elin Horgan talks to Victoria Thomas, a freelance digital marketing specialist. Victoria, who focuses on SEO and Google Ads, discusses the importance of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) for small businesses. She explains that SEO is about enhancing a website's visibility on search engines like Google, which helps drive more traffic, improve user experience, and ultimately boost sales. Victoria also outlines seven key reasons why SEO is crucial, including understanding customer needs, building a stronger brand, and providing long-term success.

This week on the podcast, host Anna Campbell is talking with Kirsty Maynor all about change. Kirsty Maynor is the Founder and CEO of The Firefly Group. She is a certified coach and leadership expert with decades of experience and the best-selling author of "Untangled, a practical and inspirational guide to change we choose and change we don't'

In this conversation, Anna and Kirsty talk all about change, including why we may feel threatened by change, even positive change. They also talk about the change skills to develop to help you navigate your life.

Jewellers can make 60% (or more) of their annual income over the Christmas season so getting it right is important.

If you’re already feeling overwhelmed and maybe a bit panicky about all the things you need to do, trust me, I understand. I’ve been there too.

But what if I told you I have a step by step guide of what to do month by month from now to really nail your Christmas 2024? And what if I told you this online course is absolutely FREE?