This week on the Jewellers Academy podcast, Jess and Anna Campbell explore their annual tradition of choosing a Word of the Year as a gentler alternative to New Year’s resolutions. They reflect on the words they chose for 2025 and how the year lived up to them, before sharing their words for 2026 and what they hope for the year ahead. If you’re thinking about setting intentions for 2026, they also share simple guidance to help you choose a word that feels meaningful and supportive.

If you love jewellery making, creativity, and real-world inspiration, then settle in and binge watch the incredible series we’ve created for Jewellers Academy! The Jewellers Retreat follows passionate makers as they take on timed jewellery-making challenges over three days, with expert mentors on hand to share tips, tricks and behind-the-bench wisdom - plus a bit of friendly drama and inspiration along the way.

And in The Handmade Jewellers, you’ll meet five talented makers from around the UK in a documentary-style series that takes you inside their workshops, reveals the tools and techniques they love, and lets them teach you new skills straight from their benches. Both shows are now fully available to watch, so grab a cuppa, get comfy, and prepare to be inspired by the journeys, stories and craft of these amazing jewellers!

In this episode of the Jewellers Academy Podcast, Jess is joined by Liz Lloyd, founder of Liz Lloyd Jewellery, to talk about her journey into jewellery and what it’s really like to build a business step by step.

If you missed my masterclass How to Start a Jewellery Business in 2026 don’t worry - you can watch the replay now. This is for anyone new to building a jewellery business who wants to grow an authentic, sustainable business around your vision looking at the practical steps you should take - connecting with customers, and growing a business brick by brick rather than following rigid formulas. Grab a notebook and pen and watch now.

How do you start and sustainably grow a jewellery business in 2026?

In this week’s episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast, Jess is looking ahead to 2026 and sharing the strategies that really matter if you want to build a jewellery business that lasts.

The Jewellery Business Academy is a year-long group training and mentoring programme designed to help jewellers start or grow a profitable, sustainable business. Jess hosted an Open Day to share all about this exciting program covering the supportive community, monthly themed structure, and practical focus on taking action to increase sales and clarity. With two tracks - Starter and Growth - plus mentoring, group calls, a personalised Jewellery Business Growth Plan, and a private community, the JBA offers all the structure and encouragement jewellers need to make real progress in 2026. Watch the Open Day now to find out whether it is right for you.

In this week’s episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast, Anna Campbell chats with Pinterest and SEO consultant Trona Freeman about how jewellers can use Pinterest as a powerful visual search engine - not just another social platform.

Pinterest users are intentional, slower scrollers, and often ready to shop, making it an ideal place for jewellery businesses. Trona shares practical tips on how to get long-lasting traffic and more visibility on a platform where your jewellery can truly shine.

Thank you to everyone who joined me for the first ever Diploma in Wax Jewellery open day. It was fantastic to be able to share this brand new course with you. If you missed it, don’t worry. You can watch the replay here and see answers to your questions.

In this week’s episode of the Jewellers Academy Podcast, Jessica Rose shares all about the brand-new Diploma in Wax Jewellery. This is the fifth online one-year Diploma to be created. Whether you’re completely new to wax or an experienced jeweller ready to dive into wax jewellery, this episode gives you a full behind-the-scenes look at what to expect from this year-long programme.

Jessica Rose chats with Jo Hunt, founder of Rockpool Jewellery, about her creative journey and her love for working with wax. Jo shares all about her brand-new course, Rings, Pendants and Charms in Wax: The Build-Up Technique - the first course at Jewellers Academy dedicated entirely to this organic, textured method.

Have you been running your jewellery business for 3+ years, have the basics in place (website, social media, email list), an feel stuck? What do you do now in order to grow?

You’re in luck. Watch the replay of the live masterclass from award-winning jewellery entrepreneur Jessica Rose. Jess shares practical strategies to grow your business sustainably, attract higher-paying customers, and make your marketing truly effective.

At Jewellers Academy, we offer five one-year Jewellery Diplomas but which should you choose? Find out about the Diploma courses, who they are for and what you will learn. There’s also a handy quiz that checks your experience level and lets you know which Diploma is right for you.

In this week’s episode of the Jewellers Academy Podcast, award winning entepreneur Jessica Rose dives into what it really takes to grow a jewellery business once you’re three or more years in. If you've moved past the experimentation phase and are ready to build something profitable, sustainable, and strategically focused, this episode is your roadmap.

Jessica explores the core pillars that help jewellers transition from busy and functioning to thriving and scalable, sharing her own experiences - wins, mistakes, and moments of truth along the way.

Diplomas are open for enrolment - and we have a brand new diploma

In this special episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast, Jessica Rose and Anna Campbell share some exciting news - enrolment is now open for all five Jewellers Academy Diplomas starting in September 2026, including the launch of a brand new course: the Diploma in Wax Jewellery!

With the rising price of gold and silver, every speck of precious metal counts. 

In this week's episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast, host Kelly Twigg sits down with Mark Cutler from Mastermelt to explore the fascinating and often overlooked process of reclaiming and refining precious metal scrap for jewellers and metalsmiths.

In this episode, Jessica Rose and Anna Campbell explore the unexpected advantages behind the rising costs of silver and gold. While many jewellers worry about affordability and holding stock, Jessica and Anna reveal that these changes can actually strengthen your business and the handmade jewellery industry as a whole.