The London Jewellery School celebrated its 10th birthday on April 21st 2019, and is marking the occasion by revamping some of its much-loved diploma courses! (Plus, they’ve got a swanky new website and a birthday treat, too!)

Read more: Happy Birthday to the LJS!

• wire wrapping
• tutorial
• cooksongold
• high vibe designs

I was lucky enough to be able to attend a jewellery wire wrapping workshop at Cooksongold on Saturday 18th May. This was the first workshop Cooksons had held on
a Saturday, which was much more convenient to attend as getting time off work or juggling family commitments during the week can be difficult. So well done to Cooksongold for the opportunity to join this workshop.

Read more: Tutorial Review - Wire Wrapping - High Vibe Designs

• silver tarnish
• tarnished silver

HELP! My Silver Has Gone Black!

Does your Sterling Silver tarnish? 

Summer months can be a nightmare for lovers of Silver, when, for no obvious reason, your Silver jewellery doesn't look as lustrous as it should. Here we explore some reasons why this happens.

First of all what causes the discolouration?

Read more: My Silver Has Gone Black

• eco packaging
• jewelery packaging

Ethical packaging is on everyone’s mind right now with the big plastic debate being a daily news topic. We are told to make the change and switch to more ethical packaging choices, but how realistic is this for small businesses? 

We know plastic is cheap and because of this, there is a lot of it out there as waste as a by-product of retail. Due to its robust composition, plastic hangs around for years. Whether it’s buried deep in landfill or causing havoc for our fishy friends, the one thing we know for sure is that plastic is not the answer. 

Read more: Eco Friendly Packaging 2018 Guide

Award-winning founder of the Hatton Garden based London Jewellery School, Jessica Rose, has recently launched a new online company, Jewellers Academy. Alongside the launch she has created a grant for jewellers to help support them in starting and growing their own jewellery businesses.

Read more: £1000 Grant Available for Jewellers with JewelFund

Choosing an engagement ring is one of the biggest elements of a proposal, and customers are faced with vast choices. However, it seems now that trends are changing and the way consumers make these decisions is experiencing a shift.

With millennials now reaching the age where many are considering marriage, it is this generation that is leading the way when it comes to engagement ring shopping trends. This is down to a number of factors which include the ever improving technology and a growing social consciousness. The average millennial no longer wants to be average, they want something different.

Read more: The New Rules for Choosing Engagement Rings

Goldsmiths’ Fair is delighted to present Timeless Innovation, a special exhibition featuring exceptional jewels from the world-renowned Goldsmiths’ Company Modern Jewellery Collection. Curated by jewellery specialist Joanna Hardy, the display features more than 20 of her personal highlights from the Collection – ‘timeless’ examples of exacting craftsmanship and innovative design. Accompanying these exquisite jewels are a few complementary pieces from masters and accomplished apprentices each reflecting timeless innovation.

Read more: Timeless Innovation