Gem Stones Illustration and Rendering Techniques

Paper Code: 
CJWT- 105
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
120.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to –

  1. Introduce various mediums, application of these on different kinds of paper.
  2. Rendering of stones, to show cut, color, effect of different mediums, pencil shading.

 

60.00
Unit I: 
Drawing & Rendering of gem stones

                                         

  • Drawing of different geometrical shapes

Size and Shapes of Gem Stones

  • Cut Stones                                                                                              

Facets drawing and rendering

  • Round Brilliant Cut
  • Marquise Cut
  • Oval Cut
  • Pear Cut
  • Heart shape Cut
  • Princess Cut(square)
  • Octagon Cut (Emerald cut)
  • Cushion Cut
  • Triangle Cut
  • Trillion Cut
  • Baguette cut
  • Tapered Baguette

 

20.00
Unit II: 
Cabochons

                                                                                  

Drawing & Rendering of Cabochons stones 

  • Opaque
  • Transparent
  • Translucent stones.

 

40.00
Unit III: 
Settings of Gem Stones

                                                               

Finishing and enhancement of designs using different settings

  • Prong
  • Bezel
  • Pave
  • Flush
  • Channel
  • Invisible
  • Illusion
  • Fishtail & Others

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Karanth, R.V (2008) Gemstones: Enchanting Gifts of Nature by Geological society of india Ltd.
  • Chikayama, A. (2013) Dictionary of Gemstones & Jewelry by IMACBC Co.Ltd           
  • Matlins, A. (2009) Jewelry & Gems: The Buying Guide     
  • Jaffer, A. (2019) Beyond Extravagance : A royal collection of gems and jewels by Assouline

 

References: 

SUGGESTED READINGS:

  • Mattiello, A. (2005) Techniques of Jewellery Illustration and Colors Rendering Design. Dumatt Corp.
  • Brambatti M., Vinci C. &  Possamai A ( 2018),Jewellery Illustration and Design: Techniques for Achieving Professional Results, Promo press, (ed 1)
  • Crowe, J. (2006). The Jewellerś Directory of Gemstones: A Complete Guide to Appraising and Using Precious Stones, from Cut and Colour to Shape and Settings. A & C Black Publishers.

E-RESOURCES:

JOURNALS:

  • Diamond World
  • Jewellery News India
  • Art of Jewellery
  • Journal of Gem & Jewellery

 

Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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