Inspired by the autumnal weather and this bat by Chu-Mei Ho of Grace and Firefly, an LJS tutor, this month we want to see your Halloween inspired jewellery. It could be colours, shapes or inspirations. Entering couldn’t be simpler. Explain why or how your piece invokes the spookiest time of the year and send a […]

September jewellery making competition winner Kim Styles made this ring by hand. It is sterling silver and has 42 solder joints done without paste, just using torch control, and is set with a large faceted cabochon prehenite. Kim says she “struggles to get her jewellery photographs to do justice to her jewellery”. So she is […]

Our LJS tutors are always in demand whether for their jewellery, their classes or buy the jewellery magazines. This month is no exception. You can be inspired by tutor Gail Florio‘s fabric flower jewellery in the bracelet supplement in the current issue of Making Jewellery magazine. And if that inpires you Gail teaches our wedding […]

Don’t forget that our exciting competition to win a professional shoot of five pieces by pofessional jewellery photographer Matt Cheetham closes on Sunday. Matt has worked Heineken, Addidas, Diesel and Uniqlo, amongst others as well as independent designers and jewellers throughout London. Take a look at some more of his work here. He also  teaches […]

LJS has teamed up with the Guild of Jewellery Designers (GoJD) on an exciting competition. The GoJD is looking for the best examples of multimedia jewellery – ie jewellery using more than one material – and LJS is providing the prize. The winner will receive a £132 voucher, enough to cover one of our many […]

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 […]

We are looking for a passionate and talented individual to join our ever-growing team of professional jewellery tutors. This role would include teaching our beginners and intermediate wire wrapping classes and possibly evening classes, subject to availability. The ideal candidate will run their own jewellery business or work for a jewellers making wire wrapped jewellery. […]

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 […]

Elizabeth Bone, who teaches silver at LJS , will be exhibiting her new work using oxidised silver and silk at the 30th annual Goldsmiths’ Fair  from Monday 24th to Sunday 30th of September 2012. You’ll find her on stand 56. If you love jewellery don’t miss out on a great opportunity to see the work of […]

Taking pictures of your jewellery can be one of the hardest parts of the making process, which is why we run a Jewellery Photography course. Recently LJS press officer, Bronagh, who also makes jewellery, went along to see if she could improve her skills: I take pictures – a lot. I’ve even had some published […]

As this stunning picture reveals, professional photography can really enhance the impact of your jewellery. Which is why the prize in our September jewellery making competition is particularly special. Imagine what a difference a professional photoshoot could make to your website. Professional jewellery photographer Matt Cheetham – who took the images shown here – is offering […]

August’s competition winner is Beth Johnson from Ashton Under Lyne for this bright anddramatic use of beads. Mum of two Beth was talked into entering by a friend. She’s recently started her own business  making novelty hats and other items – also after friends convinced her it would be a good idea. You can see […]

What have you made recently? Is it beautiful? So why not share a picture and perhaps win a great prize? Our August jewellery making competition closes at midnight tomorrow, so don’t miss out. Send a picture of your best recent creation to press@jewelleryschool.co.uk with details of any Facebook pages, blogs, websites or other social media […]

London may be buzzing with the Paralympics but that’s not the only international event bringing visitors to the city in the next few days. International Jewellery London 2012 is running at Earl’s Court between 2nd and 5th September. This is a trade event showcasing jewellery from over 30 countries. As well as being somewhere to […]

Just a quick reminder about our monthly competition. It is very simple. Send a picture of a piece you’ve made with details of any websites or social media pages you have to press@londonjewelleryschool.co.uk and we’ll do the rest. We’ll put your picture in our competition galleries on facebook and pinterest as well as any information […]

Funky perspex and an exciting new class August at London Jewellery School Vibrant sci-fi inspired Perspex took the crown in our first monthly jewellery-making competition. We have a winner The first winner of our new monthly jewellery making competition was inspired by an LJS course to take her jewellery in an exciting new direction. The […]

Where does your inspiration come from? The jewellery designer behind Some Beautiful Place has created a blog where they shares images of the jewellery and the things that influence his or her work. From the south of France to beautiful sunsets and vintage images the blog is a riot of colour and beauty as well […]

Congratulations to LJS tutor MaryAnn Nelson. Her Zarafa Designs will be among the first jewellers in the country to be part of a scheme that throws open empty high street shops to small businesses looking for an outlet. Zarafa Designs, will join five start-up brands in a Richmond shop for two weeks in August in […]

We are proud to announce that seven talented LJS students have recently completed the Diploma in Creative Jewellery, an intensive year-long course held at the London Jewellery School. We were so impressed by the work they had made throughout the course and for their final exhibition that we just had to share some of the […]

This vibrant Perspex necklace and bangle set from Rachael Chapman stole the show in our first monthly jewellery making competition. The unusual design and great photography really made her entry stand out from the crowd. Rachael, who sells her work under the name Make It Funky, says: “Earlier this year I took Michael Milloy’s Perspex […]