WOMEN IN THE JEWELLERY INDUSTRY

Happy International Women’s Day 2021! While this day is often misconceived as a celebration of feminism, what most don’t know is that IWD was designed to challenge gender norms and honour equality. With that in mind, we have dedicated today’s article to introduce our predominantly female workforce, and to acknowledge what being a woman in this industry means to them.To get more news about Necklace jewelry designers near me, you can visit jewelryhunt.net official website.

The International Women’s Day theme this year is ‘Choose to Challenge’. It’s based upon the idea of women uniting to proposition the stereotypes and limitations that their gender bears in society. With Covid-19 offering further battles with social, economic and political issues for females, #ChooseToChallenge couldn’t have come at a better time.

Here at Joshua James, our small business is mostly operated by females, 72% of the business to be exact. Although this is a rare infrastructure for a business, it allows for input from a whole new perspective within an industry that was and still generally is male-driven. As a team, we have all come together, both the females and gents, to present the roles that both genders play in running this successful business.

The Jewellery Industry & Women
While men somewhat dominate the jewellery industry, the industry itself is built around and for women; with most marketing campaigns directed entirely towards them. There are also several significant job roles in jewellery that are taken up by women, including the British Academy of Jewellery being run by Sofie Boons, a woman that inspires all other females in the sector.

This often conjures up discussion when many top jewellery designers are male, but they are ultimately producing jewellery that meets the needs, preferences and tastes of the opposite sex. Rachael Taylor, one of BAJ’s freelance journalists quoted the highly esteemed designer Margot McKinney in a past interview “I believe there is a distinct advantage being a woman designing for women. Beyond just the practical wearing of jewellery, I understand how a fabulous piece of jewellery can make a woman feel. This can be a very powerful emotion.”

Although the jewellery industry is very much bias to their female audience, several male leads are still at the forefront. With that being said, as businesses continue to grow and evolve, we expect to see females making further appearances in our industry and many others, not just on World Women Day.

Continue reading to meet our entire team, to join us in celebrating our achievements and to find out how both JJ’s female and male employees perceive International Women’s Day in our industry and as a whole.