Fundamentals of Jewellery Design & Gemology

Paper Code: 
JWD 131
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
12.00
Unit I: 
Fundamentals of Jewellery Designing

Fundamentals of Jewellery Designing 

  • Jewellery Designing an overview
  • Elements & principles of Designing
  • Sources & Inspirations

 

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Gemology

Gemology

  • Introduction
  • Characteristics and classification of Gem stones
  • The 4C’s of Diamonds
  • Gem Stones settings

 

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Metal

Metal

  • Characteristics/Properties and classification of Metals
  • Metal Texture
  • Form of Metal Decoration
  • Alloy

 

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Type of Jewellery

Type of Jewellery

  • Women

 Earring                

Pendant       

Ring                   

Bracelets

Anklets

Brooches

Necklaces

  • Types of Necklace
  • Suitability  of necklaces according to the Age group & Face cut  

 

Unit V: 
Other essentials

Other essentials

  • Safety and care of Jewellery
  • Hallmarking
  • Type of Clips & Clasps

 

 

References: 

Books/Periodicals required:

  1. Techniques of Jewellery Illustration and Colour Rendering by Adolfo Mattiello
  2. Jewellery Concept & Technology By Oppi Untracht
  3. Gem Stone OF World

 

Academic Year: 
2019-2020
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