I earned a degree in Metalwork and Jewellery from Sheffield Hallam University. And I studied Industrial Design and Metalcraft at Kookmin University in Seoul, South Korea. This combined academic experience gave me a profound understanding of both artistic and technological aspects of jewellery design, crucial for my current role.

I entered the jewellery industry in 2010, founding Jessica Flinn Ltd. Over 13 years, I've held multiple roles from designer maker to CEO. My diverse experience encompasses design, administration, management, and strategic leadership, making me versatile in the industry.

Working with my team is exhilarating. I actively engage across departments, from influencing designs to steering business strategies and marketing campaigns. My leadership style emphasises growth and innovation, always pushing our boundaries and seeking new horizons.

The most rewarding aspect is hearing a proud employee passionately talking about our company. It reaffirms the positive impact and pride our team takes in the brand and its accomplishments.

Navigating my career, several moments stand out. Crafting my first-ever engagement ring for a client was a truly memorable milestone, symbolising my deep dive into the world of bespoke jewellery. Then, in 2021, inaugurating our new offices and showroom marked significant growth and expansion for our brand. Currently, one of the most exhilarating projects is the planning and anticipation of our new retail experience, which we aim to launch in 2024. Each of these moments signifies growth, passion, and the journey of our brand.

The "Zoey" wedding ring holds a special place. Designed in 2016, it elegantly merges modern aesthetics with vintage charm, making it versatile for various engagement rings. 

I have completed the JET1 and JET2 qualifications via the NAJ over my years in the jewellery industry, which have definitely helped with in depth, more technical knowledge of jewellery and gemstones. Most of my training has been on the job though and just from being inquisitive and always wanting to learn!

I started in the jewellery industry when I was 16 years old, and it was my first job. Although I have worked in different industries over my career, my experience is predominantly in jewellery and totals around 10 years experience.

The team we have is by far the best I have worked in. We support one another and are always adapting to the needs of the business, and as a member of the management team it’s a privilege to be able to nurture people’s skills and see them thrive. We’re all so different and have such a vast array of skills and personalities, and this makes us a fantastic team.

The people, for sure. The products are amazing, and I love working with beautiful gemstones and overseeing the stock and general operations, but when it comes down to it we wouldn’t have a business without the fabulous people that keep it going! Everyone is brilliant in their own way and they work together so well.

Being able to always learn new things and evolve in my role with Jessica Flinn. Having felt held back in other jobs where my potential couldn’t be reached was incredibly disheartening, and that is definitely not something that happens here. There are no limits to where you can go, and if you’re willing to put the work in and have a passion, you’ll be there in no time.

My favourite Jessica Flinn piece is probably Mabel. She was one of my designs and is just really versatile and delicate. Not too showy but can still dazzle.

I’ve trained as a teacher, and I’ve worked in retail many a time over the years, so I’ve got the people skills, patience, and ability to ask the right directed questions to ensure we find the dream ring that the customer is picturing!

Before Jess hired me, I’d never worked in the industry! In her words “you’re my wildcard, but I think you might be worth it!“. She took a chance on me, and I’ve enjoyed every minute, so I like to think her risk paid off!

My team is FAB. We all bring something slightly different to the table, whether it’s the ability to remember rings going back years, incredible creativity, great problem-solving skills, or simply just boosting everyone’s morale. We work together to create each customer’s ring - no individual sales targets means we genuinely value each other’s abilities, and rely on each other to help create beautiful pieces of jewellery.

Staff discount? No, it’s actually the people. My colleagues are a sheer joy to be around, and the customers are all brilliant too! One of the customers actually pointed me in the direction of a wedding dress shop where I eventually bought my dress - thanks Rachel!

Outside of Jessica Flinn, I really enjoyed my job as a youth worker - teenagers are great, don’t let anyone tell you otherwise! I got to present to potential funders, and help to raise money to help young people. Inside Jessica Flinn, it’s been travelling to a trade show, and being nominated for the Retail Jeweller 30 Under 30 after only being in my job for 18 months!

My favourite Jessica Flinn ring is my own engagement ring, Ophelia!

My journey in marketing has been quite the adventure, spanning a decade in both in-house and agency roles. This diverse experience has equipped me with a wealth of knowledge, and I'm still growing and evolving right here at Jessica Flinn. It's a journey I'm excited to continue.

I've been rocking the jewellery industry for a solid two years, all of it right here at Jessica Flinn.

We're a small but mighty crew with a fantastic blend of creative minds and tech enthusiasts. It can be a bit of a rollercoaster ride at Jessica Flinn, but the thrill of it always keeps things exciting and far from dull!

The best part of my job is the variety. Marketing is always an exciting realm, with so much to explore. And I absolutely love being given the creative freedom to craft social media content, blogs and any other marketing challenge I can get my hands on. Plus, who can resist a good meme?

A career highlight is definitely winning the Emerging Brand award for Flinn and Steel in 2023. It felt amazing to see all the effort I’ve put into the brand pay off, here’s to many more wins in the future!

Among all the incredible Jessica Flinn pieces, my favourite has to be the Arden. And coincidentally, it also happens to be my wife's absolute favourite. I suppose it's safe to say that she has impeccable style!

I received a Distinction in my International Marketing Masters Degree in 2018 and since then I’ve worked in a creative agency before moving on to work as a Brand Manager in the FMCG industry.

I joined the Jessica Flinn family in December 2023 and this is my first foray into the jewellery industry and can truly say I was hooked from day 1!

There's certainly never a dull moment in our team! We're always chatting, collaborating and learning from one another, ensuring everyone gets involved in those key projects - ensuring our work is as great as it can possibly be!

By far the best bit about my job is the amazing team I have around me: everyone is so talented and loves the brand completely - we’re all working towards a shared goal, and that is so ace to have. Being able to try on a sparkly ring at a moment’s notice is also a definite highlight! 

One of the standout moments of my career so far has to be a collab I worked on between a brand I was responsible for and Warner Brothers - we were even invited to the film premier and got to hobnob with a few celebs! Was amazing to see all the work we’d put in come to fruition. It was definitely a pinch-me moment seeing a brand I cared so deeply about being associated with a big Hollywood film! 

A piece of content I featured in was also re-posted to the Warner Brothers social pages, and at one point I was a mere 3 instagram squares away from Timothee Chalamet himself (likely to be the closest I’ll ever get to him, sigh).

It really is a tough one to pinpoint my favourite piece - I have to say Callie as she’s a classic and is the first ring that introduced me to the Jessica Flinn brand, many years before I started working here! My current obsession is anything with a pear-shaped stone, though!