Launching a strong brand is easier said than done and requires a little bit of planning, soul searching and research.  Jeweller, Karen Young, outlines the four key elements you need to consider when developing your jewellery brand.  A good way of approaching the development of your brand is to come from the point of view that […]

If you are doing any summer craft fairs you’ve probably been preparing your stock and deciding your pricing. It’s now time to turn your attention to your display. Here are some ideas and advice from tutor Anna Campbell from her own experiences of selling at Spitalfields and Camden Lock markets in London, on attracting attention […]

In preparation for the summer craft markets, tutor Anna Campbell provides a comprehensive checklist to help you prepare for bumper sales! Source: http://www.greertonvillage.org.nz/monthly-greerton-craft-market/ 1. Arrangements Make sure you know everything you need to know before the day What time can you arrive from? Can you park nearby? Nearest station, cost etc What is provided and what do […]

Many jewellers and crafters running their own handmade jewellery businesses (and any small business owner for that matter) may be understandably worried about how the recent result that Britain will be leaving the EU, may impact their jewellery business. Professional jeweller’s recent article talks about 90% of designer businesses voting remain http://www.professionaljeweller.com/bfc-survey-reveals-90-of-designer-businesses-against-brexit/ which is no surprise given the business […]

  Tutor Anna Campbell has made jewellery on commission for celebrities. Here she gives some hints and tips on dealing with commissions I have been fortunate to be commissioned to make jewellery for individual customers. It can be nerve wracking because usually they will have something specific in mind and you want to make sure […]

Happy Bank Holiday weekend! Hooray! And the best news is that it’s not too late to join Jessica Rose for her FREE 3-part video series – ‘Start a Jewellery Business’!!! What better way to spend the long weekend than joining Jessica to learn all about building the business and future of your dreams. Doing something that you love for […]

It’s said that your brand is what people say about you or your business when you are not in the room. So whatever you choose in terms of logos, colours, packaging etc, the name of your business and your online presence, it needs to reflect what you want said about your business.all Here are a […]

  Hayley Kruger sells her own statement jewellery designs under the Hayley Kruger Adornment brand as well as teaching a range of classes including  beading and leather jewellery  at the London Jewellery School. She is also one of the presenters on the videos for our distance learning business course. What motivated you to start your […]

Clare Yarwood-White founded her jewellery business Yarwood-White, which she sold last year.  She now helps other creative businesses through her blog at www.createacraftbusiness.com and writes regularly on business issues for Craftseller magazine and blog. In a special guest blog for LJS Jewellery Business Week, Clare tells us why January is so important for your business… […]

Are you thinking of starting or growing a jewellery business? Mystified by pricing? All at sea when it comes to publicity? Don’t worry, the LJS Jewellery Business distance learning course has just been updated with new videos and more business advice than ever before from LJS founder Jessica Rose and tutors and succcessful jewellers  Anna […]

LJS student Rachel Western recently used the skills she learnt at the school to launch her own jewellery business, Exclusively Rachel. Here she tells her story: “Two years ago I decided that following a struggle to find necklaces or bracelets in a size that would fit me, I’d make my own. Drawing on all my […]

This is the second in our series of jewellery business blog posts on preparing your jewellery business for Christmas. Last week tutor Anna Campbell looked at Christmas craft fairs and markets. This week she’s turning her attention to selling in the virtual world. More shoppers than ever are purchasing their Christmas gifts online. It’s so […]

In the first of an occasional series, LJS founder Jessica Rose offers advice on aspects of running your own jewellery. Selling your jewellery online is an excellent way of extending your customer base and reaching people who you may never be able to in a craft fair or by selling through a physical shop. It […]

Young entrepreneur and Jewellery business guru Jessica Rose, Director of the London Jewellery School  shares her top tips on setting up in business with a focus on when your beloved hobby or new-found skill becomes a business… Many budding jewellers start making because they have a passion for jewellery, enjoy it as a hobby and […]

Make 2012 the year you finally go for gold and set up your own jewellery business. For some much needed inspiration take a look at our brand new video of LJS director Jessica Rose sharing her top ten tips for setting up your own jewellery business. Don’t forget to comment if you like it or […]

(This is an updated version of a previous post that we liked so much we wanted to share again). LJS Director, Jessica Rose has run her own jewellery business for 4 years, a fingerprint jewellery business for 2 years and now runs the hugely successful London Jewellery School, which is in its third year. Over time she […]

Whenever someone tells me about a jewellery business my first point of call is to Google it and take a look at their website. These days if you are not online then you practically don’t exist and it is such an effective way to engage customers and promote and sell your work that its vital […]

Today on our beloved blog we are tackling the ultimate question… can you make a living selling jewellery or running your own jewellery business? Well the short answer to this is yes but like anything it takes lots of hard work and determination so take a look below for a quick run down on some […]