Fundamentals of Jewellery Design & Gemology

Paper Code: 
JWD 131
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  1. To familiarize the students with terminology related to Jewellery Designs.
  2. To provide comprehensive knowledge about Principles & Elements of designing
  3. To understand the Forms of metals, and Textures of jewellery surface
  4. To impart the knowledge of Gemology  
  5. To learn the basic skills like safety and care of jewellery 

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Fundamentals of Jewellery Designing
  • Jewellery Designing an overview
  • Elements & principles of Designing
  • Sources & Inspirations

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Gemology
  • Introduction
  • Characteristics and classification of Gem stones
  • The 4C’s of Diamonds
  • Gem Stones settings

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Metal
  • Characteristics/Properties and classification of Metals
  • Metal Texture
  • Form of Metal Decoration
  • Alloy

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Type of Jewellery
  • Women

     Earring                   

     Pendant                

Ring                    

Bracelets

Anklets

Brooches

  • Necklaces

            Types of Necklace

            Suitability of necklaces according to the Age group & Face cut

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Other essentials
  • Safety and care of Jewellery
  • Hallmarking
  • Type of Clips & Clasps

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Untracht, O. (2011). Jewellery concepts & technology. Doubleday.
  •    Galli, Riviere,Li,Fanfan (2009). The Art of Jewelry Design: Principles of Design, Riings earrings, Schiffer Publishing Ltd.
  •    Gowan (2018). Jewelry Designing, Larsen & Keller.
  • Kothari, G. (2018). Jewellery: The Scientific Study of Social Traditions. Paperback
  • Kothari, G. (2018). GahaneKyonPahne?. Paperback

 

References: 
  • Watkins, D. (2000). Jewellery Design Source book; New Holland.
  • Olver,E. (2000).  The Jeweller's Directory of Shape and Form; Gardners Books
  • Ludwig, R. (2009). Modern Jewellery Design; Arnoldsche Verlagsanstalt
  • Young,  A. (2008).Jewelry Techniques: The Essential Guide to Choosing and Using Materials, Stones, and Settings; Potter Craft
  • D. Austin, R., & Geisinger, I. (2000). How To Design Jewelry. Greet Hannah, G. (2002).
  • Elements of Design: Rowena Reed Kostellow and the Structure of Visual Relationships (1st ed.). Princeton Architectural Press

 

Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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