Fundamentals of Jewellery Design & Gemology (Theory)

Paper Code: 
25JWD131
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
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 

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Course outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course  Code

Course Title

 

25JWD  131

Fundamentals of Jewellery Design & Gemology

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

CO2: Interpret basic theory of Gemology Classify gem stones (natural gemstone, synthetic gem stone, manmade gem stone and assembled gem stone.)

Analyze design, elements & principle of comPOsition

CO3: learn about various types and process of metal decoration techniques.

CO4: Design a range of jewellery for women considering aesthetics and wear ability.

CO5: Understand of various types of jewellery adornment and its care.

CO6 : Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

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

 
 

 

6.00
Unit I: 
Fundamentals of Jewellery Designing
  • Jewellery Designing an overview
  • Elements & principles of Designing
  • Sources & Inspirations

 

6.00
Unit II: 
Gemology
  • Introduction
  • Characteristics and classification of Gem stones
  • The 4C’s of Diamonds
  • Gem Stones settings

 

6.00
Unit III: 
Metal
  • Characteristics/Properties and classification of Metals
  • Metal Texture
  • Form of Metal Decoration
  • Alloy

 

6.00
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

 

6.00
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: 
2025-2026
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