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Diploma in Silver Jewellery (1 Year)

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Class Type

Silver Jewellery

Class Level

Beginners

Time

10am - 5pm

price

£5,497.00
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We are excited to announce that we will be offering the 1 Year Diploma in Silver Jewellery from September 2025. The course runs 1 day per week during term-time and is on the same day each week. 

There are three starting dates to choose from: 

Wed 17th Sept 2025 

Fri 19th Sept 2025 

Sat 20th Sept 2025 

 

About the Diploma in Silver Jewellery

If you are looking to launch or grow your own jewellery business selling professional silver, gold, gemstone and metal work then this course is tailored to equip you with the technical making skills to do just that.  

The course is taught one full day per week for a year (broken down into 3 terms) and you will learn to make professional quality jewellery, develop your designs, practice a vast array of making skills and hone your craft ready to sell or work in the jewellery industry. 

See below for the course outline, what is included, who the course is ideal for, payment options and how to book.  

 
Curriculum: 
 
TERM 1: WORKBENCH SKLLS 


Week 1: Sawing, Filing and Drilling Metal: Jewellery Bench Skills

Week 2: Beginners Silver Jewellery: Making a Silver Ring & Pendant 

Week 3: The Soldering Masterclass 

Week 4: Soldering: Jewellery Bench Skills (Jigsaw Project) 

Week 5: Intermediate Silver Jewellery: Spinner Ring & Domed Lentil Necklace 

Week 6: Polishing and Finishing 

Week 7: Stone Setting in Silver: Part 1: Cabochons

Week 8: Stone Setting in Silver: Part 2: Tube & Flush Settings

Week 9: Cold Connections: Hinges and Rivets

Week 10: Wax Carving Level 1: Making a Wax Ring & Pendant

Week 11: Workshop Week 

Week 12: Marking Day 

 

TERM 2: PROFESSIONAL TERM


Week 1: Wedding Ring Making for Clients

Week 2: Sea Glass Jewellery 

Week 3: Stone Setting: Irregular Cab Settings 

Week 4: Wax Carving Level 2: Stone Setting in Wax - Cabochon & Faceted Settings 

Week 5: Stone Setting: Collet Setting 

Week 6: Launching and Growing a Jewellery Business

Week 7: Making a Silver Box: Part 1

Week 8: Making a Silver Box: Part 2

Week 9: Working with Gold

Week 10: Jewellery Design & Drawing

Week 11: Workshop Week

Week 12: Marking Day 

 

TERM 3: NEXT LEVEL

Week 1: Chain Making: Handmade Chain 

 Week 2: Stone Setting: Claw Setting Silver

 Week 3: Stone Setting & Soldering: Multiples using Cast Settings

 Week 4: Granulation in Silver

 Week 5: Finding Making for Fine Jewellery 

 Week 6: Recycling and Re-purposing Your Silver 

 Week 7: Make a Classic Solitaire Ring

 Week 8: Final Project

 Week 9: Photograph Your Jewellery

 Week 10: Final Project

 Week 11: Workshop Week

 
Please note: timetable is subject to change along with developments in the school programme.  
 
 
What is included
 
  • Included in the cost of this course are all your essential materials to make your items throughout the year. Unlike other courses we include materials such as silver, small amounts of gold etc. (Approx. value £1,200)  
  • A beginners student toolkit to set up your own jewellery space at home
  • 10 Teaching days, 1 workbench day and 1 marking day per term
  • 1-2-1 mentorship with a tutor 
  • A mini-professional photoshoot for your work at the end of the year (worth approx. £350)  
  • An end of year exhibition at the school in Brighton to showcase your achievements 
  • A completed Diploma certificate and badge on successful completion of the programme. 
 
 
 
Who is this course for?:
 
This course is aimed at beginner or intermediate level jewellers who want a full and intensive training in silver jewellery making skills in order to launch or develop a jewellery business, for personal development or in order to work in the jewellery trade.  
 
Unlike other courses we focus on how you can build a profitable jewellery business yourself, with accompanying business support to help develop your business skills alongside your making skills. All of our tutors are active jewellers with experience working in the trade to share.  
 
What can I do next?
 
Following this course you can launch or may already have launched and be working on your own jewellery business. You can develop your skills with the Jewellers Academy Diploma in Fine Jewellery. We encourage you to carry on regular jewellery making practice at home throughout and after the course to grow your new technical skills. You may also apply to jobs in the trade, or continue making for personal enjoyment. 

Please note that this Diploma does not follow the same Term dates as an Academic school. 
 
 
Fees and Payment Plans: 
 
Total course fee: £5,497 (includes over £1,200 of materials)  
 
Option 1: Pay in total before start of the course.  
 
Option 2: Pay in 12 monthly instalments of £459 
(please note this option is only available if first payment is made 4 months or more before course start date) 
 
Tutors and Mentorship: 
 
The classes on this course are taught by experienced and successful designer jewellers. 
You will be assigned a mentor for the course who will support you throughout your learning and will mark your work termly.  
 
 
How to Join a Diploma: 
 
Please fill out this form to apply for a place on the Diploma
We will get back to you asap (usually within 1-2 days) 
If you would like to arrange a tour around the school or a phone consultation we can arrange this at your convenience  
Initial payments are processed 
We will send you your confirmation and see you on day 1 for a life-changing experience  

 

T&C's:- Please note that the Diploma is offered on a first come first serve basis. Unfortunately we do not reserve placements. 



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