225. From the Hatton Garden Workshops to Building a Fine Jewellery Business - with Anelia Kuprina

This week on the Jewellers Academy Podcast, host Jess sits down with award-winning jeweller Anelia Kuprina to dive into the fascinating journey of her career. Anelia shares the powerful moment she fell in love with jewellery-making and how her education shaped the jeweller she is today. She reflects on her early experiences as a bench worker with prestigious jewellers in London's West End and Hatton Garden, where she mastered essential skills like soldering, repairs, and remodelling. These formative years led her to compete—and win—at the renowned Goldsmiths' Craft & Design Council Awards in both 2008 and 2009. Now the founder of her own bespoke jewellery business, Anelia Jewellery, she focuses on creating stunning fine jewellery commissions for her clients. In this episode, Anelia also offers an exclusive look behind the scenes of her role as a tutor in the all-new Jewellers Masterclass series, where she developed the exciting Decorative Collets masterclass. Whether you're a jewellery enthusiast, aspiring professional, or seasoned jeweller, this episode is packed with inspiration, insights, and career advice you won't want to miss!   Anelia's website Learn more about Jewellers Academy Watch this episode on YouTube Join the Jewellers Academy Facebook Group Find Jewellers Academy on Instagram and Facebook