Fundamentals of Jewellery Design & Gemology (Theory)

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 

Learning outcomes (COs):

 

Course

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Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course  Code

Course Title

 

JWD 131

Fundamentals of Jewellery Design & Gemology

The students will –

CO1: Apply basics of design concepts and relationship between foam and functions.

CO2: Analyze design, elements  & principle of composition

CO3:  Interpret basic theory of Gemology Classify gem stones (natural gemstone, synthetic gem stone, manmade gem stone and assembled gem stone.)

CO4: Analyse different properties of gemstones which will be helpful in their identification.

CO5: Apply basicss of jewelelry design and strategies of jewellery designing

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration, Team teaching

Learning activities for the students: Self learning Assignments, Effective questions.

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 
 

 

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

E-RESOURCES:

JOURNALS:

  • Journal of Gem & Jewellery Industry 
  • Art of Jewellery
  • Diamond World

 

Academic Year: 
2022-2023
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