Jewellery Designing

The University Diploma in Jewellery Designing is a three-year, six-semester vocational programme designed to develop creative, technical, and professional skills in jewellery design, sketching, rendering, gemology, metallurgy, jewellery construction, diamond evaluation, hallmarking, CAD-based jewellery design, traditional jewellery, costing, pricing, and marketing.

The programme follows a progressive approach, beginning with foundation art, sketching, basic design principles, jewellery terminology, gemstones, metals, and alloys, and advancing towards fashion jewellery, Navrattan jewellery, diamond costing, hallmarking, Coral software, traditional jewellery, gold casting and fabrication, detailed gemology, costing, pricing, and marketing.

Why Choose University Diploma in Jewellery Designing?

The programme provides a practical pathway for students interested in the jewellery design, gemstone, precious-metal, fashion-jewellery, and traditional jewellery industries.

Students develop skills in:

• Jewellery Sketching
• Jewellery Design
• Pencil Shading & Rendering
• Gemology
• Diamond Knowledge
• Jewellery Construction
• Metallurgy
• Gold Casting & Fabrication
• Jewellery CAD
• Navrattan Jewellery
• Fashion Jewellery
• Traditional Jewellery
• Diamond Costing & Evaluation
• Hallmarking
• Costing & Pricing
• Jewellery Marketing

The syllabus combines design theory with practical exercises such as pendant, earring, ring, necklace, bracelet, bangle, and bridal-jewellery design.

Programme Highlights

Particular	Details
Programme Name	University Diploma in Jewellery Design
Duration	3 Years
Semesters	6
Programme Type	University Diploma / Vocational
Learning Approach	Theory + Practical + Design Projects
Core Areas	Jewellery Design, Gemology, Metallurgy & Construction
Design Areas	Fashion, Traditional, State & Contemporary Jewellery
Digital Design	Coral Software
Technical Areas	Gold Casting, Fabrication, Diamond Evaluation & Hallmarking
Business Skills	Costing, Pricing & Marketing

The uploaded syllabus identifies the programme as “UNIVERSITY DIPLOMA IN JEWELLERY DESIGN-3YEARS” and provides six semesters.

Programme Objectives

The programme aims to:

• Develop fundamental artistic and jewellery-design skills.
• Build professional sketching and rendering abilities.
• Develop knowledge of jewellery design principles and elements.
• Introduce gemstones, diamonds, metals, alloys, and jewellery terminology.
• Develop practical skills in jewellery construction.
• Provide knowledge of metallurgy and casting processes.
• Develop knowledge of gemstone characteristics and diamond grading.
• Introduce CAD-based jewellery designing through Coral software.
• Develop knowledge of traditional and state-specific jewellery.
• Build skills in jewellery costing, pricing, and marketing.
• Prepare students for careers in jewellery designing, manufacturing, retail, and entrepreneurship.

Course Curriculum

First Year – Foundation in Jewellery Design

The first year develops the fundamental skills required for jewellery designing, including foundation art, sketching, basic design, principles and elements, jewellery terminology, gemstones, metals, and metallurgy.

Semester I

Major subjects include:

• Foundation Art
• Sketching
• Basic Designing – Practical
• Principle & Element Theory
• Introduction to Jewellery Designing
• Basic Terms of Jewellery Designing

Foundation Art includes:

• Types of Lines
• Curves
• Object Drawing
• Shading
• Illusion Drawing

Sketching develops the ability to create motifs from different inspirations, including alphabets, numerals, Hindi Varn Mala, and motifs from the surrounding environment.

Basic Designing includes exploration of motifs, pendant designing, light shading, and different design elements and techniques.

Introduction to Jewellery Designing

Students are introduced to the complete journey from:

Concept → Creation → Sketching → CAD → Material & Gemstone Selection → Metal Smithing → Gemstone Setting.

Jewellery Terminology

Students learn:

• Karat
• Carat
• Ratti
• Diamonds
• Gemstones
• Navratan
• Metals
• Alloys
• Jewellery Terminology

Semester II – Design Development & Metallurgy

Major subjects include:

• Design Foundation
• Pencil Shading
• Rendering with Rotering Pencil
• Design Practical I
• Design Practical II
• Basic Metallurgy – Theory

Students develop jewellery motifs inspired by flowers, leaves, water, and other natural forms, converting these inspirations into jewellery designs.

Rendering

Students practice rendering:

• Yellow Gold
• White Gold
• Platinum

using pencil-colour shading techniques.

Jewellery Design Practical

Students are introduced to:

• Arrows & Patterns
• Pendant Design
• Earrings
• Orthographic Views
• Ring Design with Measurements

Basic Metallurgy

Students learn the casting process flow chart in detail, establishing a foundation for jewellery manufacturing and metalworking.

Second Year – Gemology, Fashion Jewellery & Advanced Design

The second year expands students' skills into jewellery terminology, gemology, fashion jewellery, gemstone rendering, diamond knowledge, Navrattan jewellery, costume jewellery, hallmarking, costing, and evaluation.

Semester III

Major subjects include:

• Jewellery Terminology
• Basic Gemology
• Designing – Practical I
• Construction of Fashion Jewellery
• Nature of Gemstones & 4C's of Diamond
• Design & Colour Demonstration

Basic Gemology covers:

• Study of Gems
• Cutting
• Polishing
• Features
• Characteristics

Students also design different categories of jewellery such as:

• Pendants
• Earrings
• Rings

with appropriate specifications.

Fashion Jewellery Construction

Students learn to construct handmade fashion jewellery using:

• Round Nose Pliers
• Flat Pliers
• Cutters
• Paper Beads
• Wire
• Thread
• Other Jewellery Materials

Projects include necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.

Gemstones & Diamonds

Students study:

• Classification of Gemstones
• Mohs Scale of Hardness
• Types of Stones
• Faceted Stones
• Cabochons
• 4C's of Diamond
• Basic Diamond Grading System

Semester IV – Navrattan, Costume Jewellery & Diamond Evaluation

Major subjects include:

• Navrattans – Practical
• Construction of Costume Jewellery – II
• Shading & Rendering – II
• Designing – Practical
• Diamond Costing & Evaluation
• Hallmarking

Navrattan Jewellery

Students design Navrattan jewellery, including:

• Pendants
• Earrings
• Rings
• Gemstone Settings
• Setting Techniques

Costume Jewellery

Students learn jewellery construction using:

• Leather
• Denim
• Different Wires
• Pearls
• Weaving Techniques
• Folded Wire Techniques

Gemstone Rendering

Students practice rendering:

• Colour Stones
• Cabochons
• Faceted Gemstones
• Transparent Gemstones
• Translucent Gemstones
• Opaque Gemstones

Advanced Jewellery Designing

Students work on:

• Pendant Sets
• Necklace Sets
• Long Danglers

Hallmarking

The programme introduces:

• Hallmarking Systems
• Modern Hallmarking
• Marking Techniques

Third Year – CAD, Traditional Jewellery & Professional Skills

The third year focuses on jewellery CAD, historical jewellery, accessories, traditional designs, gold casting, fabrication, advanced gemology, costing, pricing, and marketing.

Semester V

Major subjects include:

• Coral Software
• Top-to-Toe Jewellery in Detail
• History of Jewellery Designing
• History of Jewellery Designing – Practical
• Accessory Designing
• Traditional Designing

Coral Software

Students study Coral Software, including:

• Tools
• Measurements
• Jewellery Design Techniques

This provides a foundation in computer-aided jewellery design.

History of Jewellery Designing

Students study different historical eras including:

• Art Nouveau
• Art Deco
• Ancient Egyptian Jewellery
• Modern Age Jewellery

They also recreate historical jewellery designs through practical assignments.

Accessory Designing

Students explore different accessories and their techniques, including:

• Hath Phool
• Mang Tikka
• Bodla
• Finger Rings

Traditional Jewellery

Students study and design:

• Chokar Jewellery
• Hasli
• Bridal Jewellery

Semester VI – Manufacturing, Gemology & Business

Major subjects include:

• Gold Casting & Fabrication
• State Designing
• Inspiration Designing – Practical
• Gemology in Detail
• Costing & Pricing
• Marketing

Gold Casting & Fabrication

Students study:

• Casting Techniques
• Metal Fabrication

State Jewellery Design

Students learn to create jewellery inspired by regional traditions, including:

• Kashmir
• Gujarat
• Punjab
• Madhya Pradesh

Inspiration Designing

Practical jewellery design includes:

• Bracelets – Four Categories
• Bangles – Four Categories
• Gents' Rings – Five to Seven Categories

Advanced Gemology

Students study:

• Gemstone Cutting
• Gemstone Polishing
• Gemstone Formation
• Gemstone Properties
• Gemstone Identification
• Gemstone Valuation

Costing, Pricing & Marketing

The final semester introduces students to the commercial side of the jewellery business.

Costing & Pricing

Students learn:

• Meaning and Importance of Costing
• Karat
• Wastage
• Millimetre Size
• Labour Cost
• Design Cost Calculation
• Jewellery Price Calculation

Marketing

Students learn:

• Importance of Marketing
• Need for Marketing
• Role of Marketing

This provides a foundation for employment in jewellery businesses as well as independent jewellery-design and entrepreneurial activities.

Practical & Industry-Oriented Learning

Students gain hands-on experience through:

• Jewellery Sketching
• Motif Development
• Pendant Design
• Ring Design
• Earring Design
• Necklace Design
• Bracelet Design
• Bangle Design
• Jewellery Rendering
• Gemstone Rendering
• Fashion Jewellery Making
• Costume Jewellery Construction
• Navrattan Jewellery
• Traditional Jewellery
• State-Specific Jewellery
• Gold Casting
• Metal Fabrication
• CAD Jewellery Design
• Diamond Evaluation
• Hallmarking
• Costing & Pricing

Software & Technical Skills

Jewellery CAD

Students receive exposure to:

• Coral Software
• Jewellery CAD Tools
• Jewellery Measurements
• Digital Jewellery Design Techniques

The syllabus specifically includes Coral Software, its tools, and jewellery-design techniques using measurements.

Traditional & Manual Design Skills

Students also develop:

• Freehand Sketching
• Pencil Shading
• Colour Rendering
• Orthographic Views
• Jewellery Measurement
• Metalworking Concepts
• Jewellery Construction Techniques

Key Learning Areas

Students develop skills in:

• Jewellery Designing
• Jewellery Sketching
• Foundation Art
• Design Principles
• Motif Development
• Jewellery Rendering
• Gemology
• Diamond Knowledge
• Metallurgy
• Gold Casting
• Metal Fabrication
• Gemstone Setting
• Fashion Jewellery
• Costume Jewellery
• Navrattan Jewellery
• Traditional Jewellery
• State Jewellery
• Accessory Designing
• CAD Jewellery Design
• Hallmarking
• Diamond Evaluation
• Costing & Pricing
• Jewellery Marketing

Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue careers as:

Jewellery Designer	Junior Jewellery Designer	CAD Jewellery Designer	Jewellery Design Assistant
Jewellery Illustrator	Jewellery Rendering Artist	Gemstone Design Assistant	Jewellery Production Assistant
Jewellery Merchandising Assistant	Fashion Jewellery Designer	Costume Jewellery Designer	Traditional Jewellery Designer

Top Hiring Industries

Graduates can explore opportunities in:

• Jewellery Manufacturing Companies
• Jewellery Design Studios
• Jewellery Retail Companies
• Gold & Precious Metal Businesses
• Diamond & Gemstone Companies
• Fashion Jewellery Brands
• Costume Jewellery Businesses
• CAD Jewellery Design Studios
• Jewellery Export Houses
• Jewellery Merchandising Companies
• Traditional Jewellery Businesses
• Bridal Jewellery Businesses
• Independent Jewellery Design Studios
• Freelance Jewellery Businesses

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the programme, students will be able to:

• Develop original jewellery concepts from natural, cultural, and contemporary inspirations.
• Create professional sketches and rendered jewellery designs.
• Apply principles of variety, rhythm, balance, and unity to jewellery design.
• Design pendants, rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, bangles, and other jewellery categories.
• Understand gemstones, their characteristics, cutting, polishing, identification, and valuation.
• Understand the 4C's of diamonds and basic diamond grading.
• Apply basic knowledge of metallurgy, casting, and metal fabrication.
• Develop fashion, costume, Navrattan, traditional, and state-specific jewellery designs.
• Use Coral Software as a computer-aided jewellery-design tool.
• Understand hallmarking systems and marking techniques.
• Calculate jewellery costs using karat, wastage, size, labour, and other relevant factors.
• Understand basic jewellery pricing and marketing concepts.
• Develop the skills required for employment, freelancing, or entrepreneurship in the jewellery industry.