Gemmology and jewellery designer

Gemmology or the science of the study of gems and precious metals has emerged as a new line of study and as a new career path for job seekers.    

Jewellery designers create and make beautiful and unique designs for jewellery, and other decorative or functional fashion accessories or products. The products they design may be mass produced or handcrafted, and may be made from materials such as metals, stone, woods, plastics or fibres.

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For gemmology 1) mining industry  2) gem exporting industry 3) industrial units specialising in gem cutting and polishing and treatment of rough gems 4)  gem and precious metal evaluating and testing laboratories and gem certifying bodies 5)job in units producing gemmological tools and instruments and those manufacturing artificially created gemstones.6)teaching assignment in any of the institutions offering courses in gemology 7) set up independent unit  for jewellery designers 1) junior designer with jewellery desiging firms 2) production house 3) trainers 4) researchers 4) freelancing (Tondon, n.d.)

Jewellery designers need:

1)creative flair

2)accuracy and the ability to undertake detailed work

3)good hand-eye co-ordination

4)a patient and persistent nature

5)an understanding of metals and other materials

To take up a short-term certificate or diploma in any gemology related study program you must have completed your schooling or 10+2 level and must be at least 18 years old. These courses provide basic information regarding the identification of different gemstones. Also, principles of evaluating and grading cut gems are a part of these study programs. Some of these short term courses are: Gem Identification Certificate course, Diamond Grading Certificate course, Certificate course in Cut Design and Analysis, Pearl Grading, Polished Diamond Grading course. The basic prerequisite for applying for a diploma in gemology is that you must be a graduate in any discipline. Some art and design colleges across the nation also offer jewellery design as a part of their bachelors and masters level curriculum.

To get admission into Jewellary Designing course candidates must complete. Class X or XII, depending upon the course and the institute to be eligible for admission.

Institutes in Bihar                                                                           

1. National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT Patna), Phone: 0612 - 2360087, Fax: 0612 – 2360078, Email: ad.patna@nift.ac.in

Institutes in other location                                                       

1. Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh

2. Department of Geology, St. Xavier's College, Mumbai-400 001

3. Gemstones Artisans Training School, Jhalana Mahal, Jaipur-302017

4. Indian Diamond Institute, Sumul Diary Road, Katargam, Post Box-508, Surat-395008

5. Indian Gemmological Institute, Nirmal Towers, 26 Barakhamba Road, New Delhi-110 001

6. Jewellery Design & Manufacture Department, 3rd Floor, P.V. Polytechnic, SNDT Women's University, Juhu Campus, Santa Cruz West, Mumbai-49

7. Jewellery Design & Technology Institute, A-89, Sector 2, Noida 201301, Ph.: 0120-2540571/72/73 

8. Jewellery Product Development Centre, Commerce Centre, Tardeo, Mumbai-400 034

9. NIFT, Tata Mills Compound, Dada Sahib Phalke Marg Dadar (E), Mumbai-400 014

1) Jewellery designer(n.d.) retrieved from http://www.careercentre.dtwd.wa.gov.au/Occupations/Pages/jewellery-designer.aspx

2) career in gemmology(n.d.) retrieved from http://www.jagranjosh.com/careers/gemology-1286620354-1 

3)  Tondon(n.d.) career as jewellery designer retireved http://www.shiksha.com/career-as-gem-jewellery-maker-cc-55