<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Bespoke Jewellery Training Company]]></title><description><![CDATA[An inspiring array of private tuition jewellery courses taught in the studios of some of the UK's best Goldsmiths, Jewellers and Industry Specialists.]]></description><link>https://www.bespokejewellerytraining.co.uk/blog-jewellery-trade-industry-tips</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:02:44 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.bespokejewellerytraining.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Pricing for Success | Jewellery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getting your pricing right is critical for Jewellers to have a successful business, our blog provides essential pricing tips to help you ass]]></description><link>https://www.bespokejewellerytraining.co.uk/single-post/2017/07/19/the-price-of-success-jewellery-designer-maker</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f5b81cafd9b830017eda3a0</guid><category><![CDATA[Business & Enterprise]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2024 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/846f46_4cc64bcae7504e90a690ad8ac1cd7d9b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_301,h_301,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dawn Meaden-Johnson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to protect your Jewellery Designs (Intellectual Property)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Intellectual Property (IP) refers to anything created from thought, any kind of artistic or literary work, in real terms your creative work]]></description><link>https://www.bespokejewellerytraining.co.uk/single-post/blog-how-to-protect-your-jewellery-designs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f5b81c5be777000178722d3</guid><category><![CDATA[Business & Enterprise]]></category><category><![CDATA[Frequently Asked]]></category><category><![CDATA[Beginner Guides]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Oct 2023 12:30:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/846f46_cfae3461b8194aebbce22b9ae6b611f9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_300,h_304,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dawn Meaden-Johnson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Be an Ethical Jeweller - Making a Start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Information for Jewellers or small Jewellery Brands for making a start become more ethically minded when purchasing precious metals.]]></description><link>https://www.bespokejewellerytraining.co.uk/single-post/an-ethical-jeweller-making-a-start</link><guid isPermaLink="false">620555e769e64f07b352f21d</guid><category><![CDATA[Business & Enterprise]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2023 18:05:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/846f46_4b345137f4e74880a6d3fd6b9b27014f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_416,h_288,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dawn Meaden-Johnson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[INSIDER Trade Tips | Soldering onto Curved Surfaces]]></title><description><![CDATA[Video Watch | An effective solution for precision soldering adjacent jewellery components directly onto a curved surface. 
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Taking a small step into learning a new..]]></description><link>https://www.bespokejewellerytraining.co.uk/single-post/new-year-moving-forward-creatively</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ff5e3691d16f400177aac1c</guid><category><![CDATA[Be Inspired]]></category><category><![CDATA[Courses/Workshops]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2021 09:10:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/846f46_3aa4924bc3064671b7427e5c6016a42e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_317,h_317,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dawn Meaden-Johnson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Jewellery repair work needs experienced hands]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to determine if you have the right skills for Jewellery Repair work.]]></description><link>https://www.bespokejewellerytraining.co.uk/single-post/2021/02/09/why-jewellery-repair-work-needs-experienced-hands</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f5b81cafd9b830017eda39d</guid><category><![CDATA[INSIDER: Tips of the Trade]]></category><category><![CDATA[Business & Enterprise]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2021 14:36:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/846f46_35de7992ecec4f9a8db95d3a575a1d80~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_402,h_267,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dawn Meaden-Johnson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Book: Colour &#38; Textures in Jewellery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Within this book, you will find a range of techniques and materials which can be used to bring excitement, meaning and interest to your jewe]]></description><link>https://www.bespokejewellerytraining.co.uk/single-post/new-book-colour-textures-in-jewellery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f9852ae73e6930017dc25c3</guid><category><![CDATA[Recommended]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2020 17:58:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/846f46_d917215ac30d41a889475bfd70d2248a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_370,h_462,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dawn Meaden-Johnson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[INSIDER Trade Tips | Remote Ring Sizing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rise of online jewellery sales has magnified the issue of remotely obtaining accurate ring sizes from customers. 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This important choice was influenced by my experience of a traditional bench skills apprenticeshi]]></description><link>https://www.bespokejewellerytraining.co.uk/single-post/2019/07/24/the-artisan-the-fountain-pen</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f5b81cff1d4880017529dca</guid><category><![CDATA[Masters of Craft]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 13:59:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/846f46_846f526e010b4c7faa7717f6fed66088~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_304,h_301,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dawn Meaden-Johnson</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>