At Molly Wilcock Jewellery, we focus on designing and crafting original, practical pieces for everyone. Jewellery has always held a special place in history, carrying sentiment and telling stories unique to each person, while also expressing individual style. We've always been captivated by the jewellery-making process—how aggressive tools and techniques can result in such delicate, elegant creations.

We don’t confine ourselves to a single style. Instead, we let the themes and techniques we’re exploring at the moment guide our work. Whether it’s small, minimalist designs or bold, statement pieces, our goal is to create jewellery that resonates with a variety of people and tastes.

Earlier in 2024, I developed a wrist injury that turned my life upside down, forcing me to confront challenges I never imagined facing in my mid-20s. Thankfully, with time and treatment, I made a full recovery. During the months of my injury, I had plenty of time for self-reflection, and I realized just how essential jewellery-making is to my life. It was heartbreaking to have so many design ideas, but not even be able to hold a pen without it causing immense pain.

As I worked through my rehab plan, I gradually returned to making jewellery. I was anxious that I might have forgotten how, or that the pain would return. To my relief, muscle memory kicked in, and with a mix of physio exercises and careful stretches, it felt like I had never stopped. I was beyond grateful, yet I couldn’t shake the feeling that I owed myself more—more than just stability and routine.

So, I took the leap, leaving my stable job behind to fully focus on Molly Wilcock Jewellery. What once felt like daydreams during some of the hardest months of my life are now becoming my reality. I’ve always been proactive and determined, and when I set a goal, I’m committed to achieving it.

When I was 12, my school had a workshop project where we could create our own bangle. I remember being terrified of the blowtorch, the long lessons spent filing the grooves on the sides, and how my hands smelled like brass. But despite the challenges, I fell in love with the process of making jewellery. That moment sparked something in me, and I knew right then that this was the career path I wanted to follow.

During my early teens, I spent time beading as a hobby, using wire and plastic beads from craft shops. But at 15, I had an exciting realization: with some help from my mum, I could buy aluminium sheets and a piercing saw to start making metal jewellery again. Instead of studying for my GCSEs, I found myself cutting out cats and hearts from aluminium, fully immersed in the joy of creating.

At 16, I chose to pursue a UAL Extended Diploma in Art and Design at my local art college. During my first year, I explored a variety of art techniques, but by the second year, I focused solely on metal jewellery, making full use of the college's on-site jewellery workshop. I had the chance to work with silver, copper, aluminium, and brass, learning more of the essential skills and fundamentals of jewellery making.

After completing my course, I moved 200 miles from home to attend university at 18, living on my own for the first time and excited to deepen my knowledge of jewellery techniques like I had in college. However, when I arrived, I found that there was a heavy focus on written work and theory, which wasn’t what I had expected.

Determined to make the most of it, I focused on learning what I could and enjoyed being in a workshop surrounded by other creatives. At the start of my second year, I realized I needed industry experience, as university alone wouldn’t be enough. With the competitive nature of the market, I wanted any advantage I could get. I applied for a part-time position at a local jeweller that was looking for a student, and fortunately, I got the job. This gave me the opportunity to learn both the retail and workshop sides of working in a local jeweller’s.

Balancing my university education, part-time job, and trying to maintain a social life was a challenge. By my final year, I felt creatively lost. The theme I chose for my final project was focused around repair and re-use, but I was advised that it would be difficult to achieve a high grade with this theme. At that point, I was just eager to finish my degree and work full-time at the jeweller’s.

In 2019, I graduated with a BA (Hons) in Silversmithing, Goldsmithing, and Jewellery, earning a 2:2

I worked full-time at the local jeweller until 2021, taking on various roles—repairs, shop floor, watches, ordering, marketing, and even assisting in their other locations. Over time, I realized I had learned all I could from the position and wanted to further develop my skills. I discovered that my strengths lay in sales and customer service, areas where I found great satisfaction. Given the niche and competitive nature of the jewellery industry, I decided to move to London to pursue new opportunities.

I began working for a company that manufactured its own jewellery, where I was able to dive deeper into sales and customer service while also gaining insight into the designer jewellery industry. After eight months in sales, a jeweller position opened up in their production workshop. I leapt at the opportunity and, following a successful interview and trial, transitioned into the workshop.

Even though I had previous workshop experience, working on small-batch designer jewellery was on a different scale. Over a short time, I gained invaluable knowledge and honed my skills, learning the ins and outs of workshop operations and company procedures.

In early 2024, I developed a wrist injury, marking the beginning of a new chapter: Molly Wilcock Jewellery.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my story. I truly appreciate your patience and interest in my business, and I hope you'll enjoy following along on this journey with me.

Molly Wilcock

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