Gem Stones Illustration and Rendering Techniques

Paper Code: 
24CJWT105
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.

 

120.00
Unit I: 
Drawing & Rendering of gem stones
  • Drawing of different geometrical shapes

Size and Shapes of Gem Stones

A: 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

  B : Cabochons                                                                                              

Drawing & Rendering of Cabochons stones 

  • Opaque
  • Transparent
  • Translucent stones.

       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 & Jewellery by IMACBC Co.Ltd
  • Matlins, A. (2009) Jewellery & Gems: The Buying Guide  
  • Jaffer, A. (2019) Beyond Extravagance : A royal collection of gems and jewels by Assouline         

 

Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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