Featuring an interview with a top jewellery manufacturing company based in the UK, Kate will be uncovering all the tricky issues related to getting your pieces made. From using non-precious materials for samples, usual minimum orders from manufacturers, and finding bench jewellers for bespoke work, to knowing when it’s time to outsource production and stop doing it all yourself.

Hear from a top jewellery photographer who has snapped everyone from high-jeweller brands to small independents on what makes a great shot. Understand the basic costs of organising a shoot, whether you need a studio or not, and discuss everything you need to organise for a successful shoot, with a professional photographer or at home.

Kate interviews a leading fashion-fine jewellery designer on their journey to success with their brand, learning what to focus on when selling in volume rather than one-of-a-kind pieces. We’ll gain insider knowledge on what it takes to scale your jewellery business, and which tools make for the most profitable progress.

Kate speaks to a graphic designer who has created beautiful websites and branding for multiple jewellery businesses. Find out what you can do yourself to make your brand feel more high-end, what a design expert can bring to your brand, and how to find a great one.

Bespoke jewellery packaging vs off-the-shelf? Kate speaks to leading packaging companies to find out all the intel for jewellery designers - from completely bespoke, to customising basic off the shelf options, including everything you need to know about foil-blocking, recyclable and recycled, vegan packaging tissue paper, bags and different ways to print your logo.

An open Q&A for all your bespoke questions, this live session will cover everything from bespoke pricing to adding value in the bespoke process. Kate also interviews a prominent bespoke jeweller about how they navigate the complex world of custom jewellery.

Kate speaks to a prolific jeweller who sells their work via a number of retailers across the UK and Europe. We’ll find out the pros and cons of wholesaling your jewellery, and learn whether there are instances when it can be more worthwhile than others, as well as knowing the pitfalls.

We analyse the tricky world of press and magazines, and how to get coverage. Exploring the different ways of getting in touch with the press, Kate speaks to a jewellery PR specialist about how to successfully manage your own PR in-house and get results.