Jewelry Design
Jewelry designing, manufacturing and trading has been a vital part of the human society for five thousand years and more. And our country is no different. India is famous for its Jewelry design and the ethnicity of jewels which are deep rooted in the culture. The business of jewelry designing and jewelry making was confined to limited group. The knowledge of jewelry designing was restricted to the certain group of the society who were jewelers but with the changing time jewelry designing has now become an option for most of you who have a flair for creativity, ethnicity and modern art.
Key to Success
To be successful in Jewelry Designing you should have/ develop:
- Creativity
- Imagination
- Aesthetic vision and a sense of color combination
- An eye for detail
- Capacity to translate ideas on paper
Scope and Opportunities
Jewelry today is more into a lifestyle that reflects ones fashion statement. In this context, different personalities and different senses of style have revolutionized the traditional gold jewelry and has given rise to the modernized new era of jewelry designing.
With the increasing demand for jewelry this field has now gained importance like never before. This field is a rewarding career option for creative mind.
These designers have scope to work with the top jewelers, artificial jewelry manufacturing companies. A certification in gemology is an added advantage.
Lifestyle & Social Status
- working with the high class
- well paid
- time no constraint
Job Profile
- The jewelry design process starts with a face to face meeting with the client to determine the requirements, the client’s needs and expectations
- The designer should take into consideration the purpose, occasion, and age of the client
- The ever growing gems and jewelry industry has numerous job openings
- There are numerous openings in the industry for well flourished designers
- One can also work as freelancer
Skill Sets
- artistic and technical skills
- communicative skills
- eye for gems
Work Value
- Creative Satisfaction
- Independence
- Fame
- well known personalities- Amrita Singh, Punita Trrikha
Current Job Scenario
A fresher can expect a salary around Rs 7000 to Rs 8000 PM. As you gain experience, it can increase from Rs 18,000 to Rs 20,000 or more. Top-rated designers can easily fetch salaries in excess of Rs 1 lakh PM.
If you are working as a freelancer, then your earnings will completely depend upon your creativity and your skills in marketing your work. Here there is no limit for how much you can earn.
Top Recruiters
- Renowned jewelry brands such as Tanishq, Swarovski, Nakshatra, Gili
- Jewelry making and designing units
- Jewelry shops and showrooms
- Top notch goldsmiths
- Antique and art auction houses
Course Synopsis
Course Options | B.Sc in Jewelry Design | Diploma in Jewelry Design |
Academic Eligibility | 10+2 any stream | 10+2 any stream |
Fees | Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 2 lakh per annum | Rs. 50k to Rs. 70k per annum |
Expenditure in Metro and Tier-1 | Rs. 2 lakhs to Rs. 2.5 lakhs | Rs. 2 lakhs to Rs. 2.5 lakhs |
Expenditure in Tier-2 | Rs. 1.75 lakhs to Rs. 2 lakhs. | Rs. 1.75 lakhs to Rs. 2 lakhs. |
Duration | 3 Years | 2 Years |
Mode | Regular | Regular |
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Career Prospect
- Boutiques
- Retail chains
- Television & film industry
- Goldsmiths
- Gemologists
- Independent jewellary design
- Freelance jewellary design
- Fashion house
Entrance Exam
Most of the exams are for Bachelor in Designing Courses:
- NIFT design exam
- AIEED design exam
- CEED
- NID Entrance Exam
Success Stories