Running a Jewellery Business Alongside My Job Which I love Too! - Meet Tressa Amir: Surgeon and Fine Jeweller (podcast episode)
In this week's episode, Jess chats to Tressa, a surgeon and jewellery maker, and explores her journey into jewellery making alongside her medical career. Tressa shares how her interest in jewellery making was sparked during a blacksmithing course with her stepson and how it gradually evolved into a consuming hobby.
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196: Running a Jewellery Business Alongside My Job Which I love Too! - Meet Tressa Amir: Surgeon and Fine Jeweller
With Tressa Amir
In this week's episode, Jess chats to Tressa, a surgeon and jewellery maker, and explores her journey into jewellery making alongside her medical career. Tressa shares how her interest in jewellery making was sparked during a blacksmithing course with her stepson and how it gradually evolved into a consuming hobby.
Despite her busy schedule as a surgeon, Tressa dedicated time to learn jewellery making firstly through short courses and then through diplomas with the Jewellers Academy, eventually turning it into her business - Russian Blue Jewellery. She discusses the challenges of managing time between her medical profession and jewellery business, emphasizing the importance of being patient with oneself and enjoying the journey. Tressa also shares insights into her creative process, favourite tools, and upcoming plans for her jewellery business, encouraging others to pursue their passions while being kind to themselves.
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Russian Blue Jewellery on the web
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About tressa
Tressa, the creative force behind Russian Blue Jewellery, is an orthopaedic surgeon turned goldsmith. Her brand specialises in limited collections and unique jewellery pieces, often featuring mixed precious metals, inspired by the human body's resilience and complexity. Tressa's approach involves various stone setting techniques, including pavé, blending fine craftsmanship with her personal story to make each piece distinctive. Learn more about Tressa's journey and explore her creations at www.russianbluejewellery.com. Follow her on Instagram @RussianBlueJewellery and Facebook at Russian Blue Jewellery for the latest updates and insights.
Advanced Jewellery Diploma
Made for the jeweller who has the skills to make amazing jewellery already but would like to take things to the next level. Developing technical skills in stone setting, advanced soldering and construction and expanding your repertoire. Develop design skills and have the time and space to discover who you really are as a jeweller.
This year-long course (minimum 1 day a week commitment) is the perfect follow-on course from our 1 Year Diploma in Fine Jewellery and it is suitable for advanced-level jewellers who are looking to explore more and grow.
The Jewellers Retreat
This is a show that we have made for you. I invited three Jewellers Academy Diploma students to my home for three days of jewellery making. Each day, the students made three different jewellery projects under time constraints. They had an expert jeweller mentor available to ask for help and support and the show features lots of tips and tricks as well as some drama!
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In this episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast, Jess chats to all three jewellers from season 2 of the Jeweller's Retreat - Kath, Tressa, and Kate - who are experienced jewellers enrolled in the Advanced Jewellery Diploma. They give a behind the scenes look at how it went, the challenges they face and their bond.
