Jewellery is a rewarding field with many opportunities. It’s a reasonably lucrative industry, as the materials it’s made from hold an inherent value. There are also so many different paths to explore, from the production side of casting and mounting, to the more analytical and scientific side of gemmology or becoming a technician, and then, of course, there’s always sales too. Business skills combine well with design skills if you are hoping to start your own jewellery brand, as you have to cover a lot of these aspects yourself in the early days!

I personally enjoyed working for an employer early on, inside a variety of different companies, as it really helped to build my confidence in an environment where I could learn from others in all teams, whilst making a steady income.

It is a very saturated industry, so you would need to have a strong drive and determination. But if it is something you would like to do, I believe the jewellery industry can offer a very satisfying and fulfilling career path.