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 […]

Yes it is true! We are moving home to Hatton Garden!!! Whilst we have very much enjoyed our time near Brick Lane, from 7th July we will start to move into our brand new premises in Hatton Gardens (opposite Cookson Gold!) and are looking forward to being back where we belong! As such, the School […]

  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 […]

Tutor Anna Campbell has become slightly obsessed with podcasts! Here she recommends her favourites to inspire creativity What is a podcast? A podcast is an audio file, similar to a radio programme, that is available to listen to online via your computer or to download onto your smartphone or tablet device to listen to offline. […]

Last week we gave you a quick round-up of some of the major fashion trends in jewellery this spring as well as creating a Pinterest board featuring some pieces to inspire you. They include primary and neon colours like lemon and poppy red, big “gems”, dramatic statement pieces and tribal and animal print influences. Now […]

As part of Jewellery Business Week we’ve been bringing you top business tips all week on Facebook. Now here they all are in one place as handy guide. 1.   Identify what makes you special/ unique USP –Unique Selling Point – every business needs to have something special about it that makes it stand out from […]

What do you want to know about running a jewellery business? We have just the person to ask. LJS founder and winner of a NatWest Everywoman award for entrepreneurship Jessica Rose will be answering your questions live on our Facebook page tomorrow between 2 and 4pm. Have  your questions ready, whether they be about marketing […]

Guest blogger Laura McCreddie, editor of Retail Jeweller, takes a look at some of the things budding jewellery designers should think about in 2013. There has never been a more exciting time to be a jewellery designer in the UK. Consumers and the fashion press are starting to show an interest in jewellery as 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… […]

Anna Campbell is an LJS tutor teaching a number of jewellery making classes and PR for your Jewellery Business. She mentors artists and crafters in setting up their website and using social media to promote their businesses for Crafty Websites and runs her own jewellery business, Light Boat Jewellery. She is also one of the […]

LJS founder and award-winning entrepreneur Jessica Rose shares some important advice for your jewellery venture in this video. If Jessica has inspired you, make sure you check this blog every day this week for more advice from successful jewellers and experts and see our Facebook page for daily tips and discussions. Plus don’t miss out […]

Are you ready to start or build your jewellery business? This week is LJS Jewellery Business Week. So it’s time to get thinking about what you need to know and take advantage of a week of business tips, shared advice from experts and other jewellers and promotion opportunities here on the blog, on Facebook and […]

Are you thinking about starting or growing your own jewellery business? January is the time when traditionally people re-evaluate their lives and especially their jobs. Quite often this means considering starting their own businesses either as a full time alternative to their job or as additional interest and income stream. So it wouldn’t be a […]

2012 was an amazing year in London and at LJS, and there is no reason why 2013 shouldn’t be just as good. We are continuing to add new classes – such as hand stamped silver (see below) – alongside big favourites such as precious metal clay, silver and beading, so there are plenty of new […]

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 […]

London Jewellery School founder Jessica Rose‘s experience a a young entrepreneur and businesswoman was recognised once a again when she was asked to give her views on a new scheme to help young businesspeople. You can read the whole article here. Having national newspapers, like The Mail on Sunday seek out Jessica views is a great […]

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 […]