Jewellery - something which always charms us - has a great economic significance
in the Indian Industry and is regarded as a major source of investment. Women
has always had an affinity towards jewellery and Indian women has adorned
herself with precious jewellery, gold and diamonds to enhance her feminine
beauty from time immemorial. India, is the biggest consumer of gold with 20%
of world gold consumption and this industry gives employment to millions of
people. Indian jewellery industry is said to have an ancient and historical
tradition of over 5,000 years with its own distinct designs, patterns and
art forms.
For centuries, the art of making jewellery has been the monopoly of traditional
'kaarigars' or goldsmiths who have inherited the expertise from their ancestors
and have played the dual role of designer and manufacturer. During those days,
jewellery designing as a career had been limited to the kaarigars and one
could learn this profession only by becoming an apprentice to an experienced
jeweller. But today with the explosion in the fashion and accessories arena,
the field is becoming a lucrative career which offers a sparkling future for
those who are fascinated by gems and jewellery. A new breed of jewelry designers
and professionals like gem appraisers are in great demand with the growing
market for branded ornaments.
Jewellery designing is an art of designing and making jewellery, stone cutting,
engraving and polishing etc. Jewellery designers are those who plan the style
and pattern of jewellery, silverware and other decorative metal work products. They
require a high degree of skill and precision and use a variety of specialized
hand tools and equipments to design and manufacture new pieces of jewellery.
In addition, to be successful in the field they should be able to understand
the market, identify the consumer needs, visualize ideas to suit the demands
and create impressive presentations to communicate the end product to the
client.
The fast growing jewellery business in the country has tremendous employment
potential and offers excellent career opportunities to professional executives
in the industry. Graduates with specialization in Jewellery Design and Management
are in great demand globally for managing the jewellery business.
Eligibility : A course in Jewellery designing is a comprehensive one,
dealing with all the fine details of jewellery making and designing. Specially
meant for those who are creative and have an artistic blend of mind, these
courses give basic informationon the different kinds of stones, colour coding,
schemes, polishing and finishing, presentation and framing, drawing techniques,
ornament making and designing and so on.... Click
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Job Prospectus and Career Options : Making of jewelry requires a wide
variety of skills, which involves training and creativity. The work in the
jewellery industry involves casting and molding of jewellery, and the identification
and testing of jewellery and gemstones. Designing, Manufacturing and Marketing
are the major tasks performed. ... Click
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Remuneration : Jewellery Designing is a profession with great scope
in India and abroad. The pay packet varies according to qualification,
experience and skills.... Click
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Institutes : The Gemological Institute of America has opened its education
centre in Mumbai with the aim to educate Indian jewellery professionals in
the common language of the global gem industry.... Click
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