Founded in 2014 in St. Petersburg, the International Jewellery School has trained over 1,800 students from 52 countries, building a strong reputation for excellence in jewellery craftsmanship. Combining traditional techniques with modern innovation, the school offers courses for all levels, guided by master jewellers and industry experts. With advanced workshops in St. Petersburg and in Dubai, it provides a dynamic, hands-on environment where creativity and precision come together.

Founded in 2014 in St. Petersburg, the International Jewellery School has trained over 1,800 students from 52 countries, building a strong reputation for excellence in jewellery craftsmanship.

Combining traditional techniques with modern innovation, the school offers courses for all levels, guided by master jewellers and industry experts. With advanced workshops in St. Petersburg and new courses in Dubai since 2024, it provides a dynamic, hands-on environment where creativity and precision come together.

Meet the demonstrator of JEWELLUTION 2026 - Roman Karakurkchi! Roman is a jeweller and artist with over 25 years of experience. He is the founder of the International Jewellery School, ranked among the top three globally, with more than 1,800 graduates from 51 countries. As the creator of the premium brand “Roman Karakurkchi,” he has developed proprietary gemstone-setting and fantasy pavé techniques, earning recognition as an industry expert.

Vladimir Plakhov is a master engraver and jeweller whose journey began in fine arts before specializing in engraving. Since 2016, he has taught at the International Jewellery School, developing innovative methods for pneumatic engraving, while also running his own metal art studio. In 2024, he won the All-Russian Jewellery Making Competition at Gokhran, confirming his status as a leading industry expert. He is also a member of the Creative Union “Guild of Master Gunsmiths of Russia”.

Stepan Ershov is a hereditary jeweller from Kostroma, Russia, trained in artistic metalwork and rooted in strong craftsmanship traditions. He further refined his expertise at the International Jewellery School, combining classical techniques with modern stone-setting methods. Today, he works as both a master jeweller and instructor of the “MicroPavé – Basic Stone Setting” course, sharing his precision and passion with the next generation of professionals.