HISTORY OF JEWELLERY & MANUFACTURING PROCESS

Paper Code: 
JWD 331
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  1. To understand the skills and techniques of basic shaping, soldering and finishing, setting, re-tipping and to understand the areas of repairs, modifications & production of jewellery.
  2. To impart an understanding of Professional and Historical contexts of Jewellery.
  3. To understand the history and the cultural aspects of jewellery design and metal smiting.

 

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Study of historical Jewellery - India
  • Mauryan
  • Gupta
  • Kushan
  • Mughal

 

12.00
Unit II: 
History of Jewellery
  • Art Nouveau
  • Art Deco
  • Edwardian Styles
  • Victorian Jewellery
  • Retro  
  •  Egypt
  • Greece
  • Roman

 

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Manufacturing process
  • Handmade jewellery
  • Tools for Handmade jewellery
  • Casting

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Special processes
  • Solders & Soldering
  • Electroplating
  • Laser technology
  • Electroforming
  • quality control process                                                                 

 

 

Unit V: 
Metal Decoration
  • Enameling
  • Sand blasting
  • Filigree work       
  • Rawa work

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Untracht, O. (2011). Jewellery concepts & technology. Doubleday.
  • Evans, J. (2002). A History of Jewellery. Courier Corporation.
  • Johns, C. (2013). The jewellery of Roman Britain: Celtic and classical traditions. Routledge.
  • Bell, J. (2004). Collecting Victorian Jewelry: Identification and Price Guide. Penguin
  • Higgins, R., & Higgins, R. A. (1980). Greek and Roman jewellery. Univ of California Press.
  • Enameling and Engraving to Inlay and Granulation.  Krause Publications Craft.
  • Codina, C. (2007). Goldsmithing & silver work: jewellery, vessels & ornaments. Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

 

References: 
  • Olver, E. (2001). Jewelry Making Techniques Book. North Light Books.
  • McGrath, J. (2005). The Jeweler's Directory of Decorative Finishes: From
  • Enameling and Engraving to Inlay and Granulation.  Krause Publications Craft.
  • Le Van, M. (Ed.). (2005).ThePenland Book of Jewelry: Master Classes in Jewelry Techniques. Lark Books.
  • Codina, C. (2007). Goldsmithing & silver work: jewelry, vessels & ornaments. Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
  • Loney, J. (2009). Metal Jewelry Made Easy: A Crafter's Guide to Fabricating Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets & More. Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

 

 

 

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