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Julie completes her JET2 Professional Jewellers’ Diploma!

We are delighted to share that our Sales Advisor, Julie, has successfully complete the JET2 Professional Jewellers’ Diploma with a Distinction grade!

Run by the National Association of Jewellery, the JET2 Professional Jewellers’ Diploma is known as the industry’s ‘driving licence’. This qualification is designed for those who have achieved the JET Certificate and wish to take their skills, knowledge and professionalism to the next level.

In order to achieve the certificate, Julie had to complete an intense project, consisting of over 14,000 words, whilst also producing and overseeing a fashion show which she based around antique pieces. Additionally, she hosted a two hour talk to senior high school students and had to carry out a written exercise.

The course’s core modules aim to give jewellery industry staff a detailed knowledge of gemstones and precious metals as well as introducing specialist career pathways including jewellery valuation and pawnbroking. Core modules include:

  • History of Jewellery
  • Gold, Platinum, Palladium and Silver
  • Diamonds
  • Gemstones
  • Hallmarking
  • Better Business

Julie previously completed the JET1 Qualification whilst working at a high-end pawn brokers where she found her passion for second-hand and vintage pieces. Now, working here at McGowans, Julie has settled very well: “I’ve now been with McGowans for over 2 years and absolutely love it! It’s my dream job and I see the rest of my working career here!”

Not only has the diploma provided Julie with a detailed knowledge, she now has access to training to enhance her career and professional development even further. “I will look to further my JET2 Qualification by either going on and doing my Registered Valuer Qualifications or Gemmology Qualification,” she explains.

Julie has been lucky enough to be invited to the Goldsmith Hall in London for the ceremony dinner hosted by the NAJ National Association.

Well done Julie, we are delighted to have you onboard and can’t wait to see what the future holds for you here at McGowans!