Opening my Dream Jewellery Shop After Completing the Diploma in Silver Jewellery - with Alice Catherine Jewellery (podcast episode)
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This week on the Jewellers Academy podcast, Jess is chatting with the amazing Alice of Alice Catherine Jewellery about her journey from total beginner to running her own thriving jewellery business on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland. Alice shares the highs and lows of building her brand, growing her team, and what it’s really like to run a jewellery shop in a remote location. We also dive into her experience with the Diploma in Silver Jewellery — how it shaped her skills and gave her the confidence to go pro. Plus, we talk about the power of community, mentoring, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. If you’re dreaming of turning your jewellery passion into a business, this episode is packed with wisdom and inspiration!
Listen to the podcast episode on the player below:
Takeaways from this episode
Alice has grown her jewellery business significantly since completing the Diploma in Silver Jewellery with Jewellers Academy.
She emphasizes the importance of personal branding in connecting with customers.
Building a team has been crucial for managing her growing business.
Alice's journey highlights the balance between making jewellery and customer service.
She has learned to manage her time effectively between commissions and shop duties.
The personal aspect of her brand has contributed to her business success.
Alice encourages aspiring jewellers to embrace imperfection in their work.
She believes that practice is key to improving jewellery-making skills.
Community support and mentoring have played a vital role in her journey.
Alice's story serves as an inspiration for those looking to start their own jewellery business.
Thumbnail photo: Gold Seaweed Ring copyright Alice Catherine Jewellery
Connect with Alice
https://alicecatherinejewellery.co.uk/
Instagram @alicecatherinejewellery
And follow her story of living on a Scottish Island @alicee_catherine
diploma in silver jewellery
Inspired by Alice’s story? She was a complete beginner when she enrolled on the Diploma in Silver Jewellery. She sold simple jewellery throughout her Diploma to fund her course and the following September, just a year after she started the Diploma, she picked up the keys to her brand new shop. She now has three staff working for her too.
If you’d love your own career in jewellery, check out the Diploma in Silver Jewellery.
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