Jewelry Design â € "A race with bright prospects

Jewelry Design â € "a race with bright prospects

An important emerging sector of the economy of India, gems and jewelry is a major source of foreign exchange the country. The country consumes about 800 tonnes of gold which represent 20% of world consumption of gold and nearly 600 tons of this is in the manufacture of jewelry. The market Indian jewelry, which is estimated at U.S. $ 13,500,000,000 in fiscal year 2006-07, representing 8.3% of world jewelry sales, according to a study conducted by KPMG.

The increase in parity of the middle class and surging income levels have resulted in increased consumption of precious stones and jewelry by about 11% in the period of 5 years prior to 2006-07. It also contributes over 15% of total exports and employs 1.3 million of people directly and indirectly. The two main segments of the industry of gems and jewelry in India are gold and diamond jewelry. The contribution of the jewels Gold is about 80% of total jewelry market, with the balance comprising fabricated studded jewelry, including diamonds and precious stones studded jewelry.

Today, the jewelry design as a career constantly to attract international attention. India has produced award-winning jewelry and accessory designers. Industry experts believe it is a good time for the kids think about designing jewelry as a career option. Until just 10 to 15 years ago, the jewelry design is limited to a few goldsmiths. "But today things have changedâ €. Designing jewelry has come out of closet: It's not a closing trade carried out by semi-literate goldsmiths in family vaults, is transmitted as a well kept secret from generation to generation. Instead, thanks to advances in technology, has landed on the desk with companies including computer-aided designs to create exquisite pieces in virtual reality.

With the entry of big players like Tanishq, Swarovski, DeBeers, D'€ ™ – ladies, changing the orientation of the gems and stones rather than pure gold is giving a boost to gems and jewelry organized. In the back of a sizzling growth was the jewelry industry organized surprising openings work and entry-level wages exciting, itâ € ™ sa well to consider jewelry design as a career choice.

  Mosta jewelry design courses are six months to two years. The following are renowned institutes and courses –

• British College Britanica House-38, sec-32, Institutional Area, Sector 15 Crossing, Nh-8, Gurgaon (Haryana) offers degrees and diplomas in design jewelry.
• Delhi Fashion Institute of Technology, 9, Community Centre, East of Kailash, New Delhi to 1-year Diploma and Certificate 6 months Professional Jewelry Design.
• Gemological Institute of India, 29, Gurukul Chambers 187-189, Mumbadevi Road, Mumbai 400 002 Courses offered Diploma in Gemology, JD, Diamond and classification of correspondence course of Gemology.
• Artisans Gemstone Training School, Jhalana Mahal, Jaipur 302 017 offers courses in cutting and polishing of diamonds and colored stones.
• The Gemological Institute of India, 29 Gurukul Chambers, 187-189 Maumbadevi Road, Mumbai-2 offers programs in Gemology Diamante Classification and clustering, Pearls
• Wigan and Leigh College (India), Nehru Place, New Delhi
• National Institute of Design Fashion-NIFT-The Federation of Karnataka State Cooperative Marketing Building, No.8, Cunningham Road, Bangalore-560 052, Sector III, Salt Lake City, Kolkata (West Bengal) NIFT Campus, near Gulmohar Park, NIFT Campus, Hauz Khas New Delhi.
• Aalisha Polytechnic L-2/47, New Mahavir Nagar Outer Ring Road, Vikas Puri, New Delhi, 110 062.

• Diamond-India Stard Vallabhbhai Patel Institute Design Centre Jewelry and Manufacturing, Katargam, GIDC, Compendium Dairy Road, Post Box 508 Katargam, Surat 395008Â title offers several undergraduate courses.

• Pearl Fashion, Delhi – Campus A -, 21/13 Naraina Industrial Area Academy – Phase II, New Delhi – 110 028., Campus Chennai – 82, Sterling Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600 034, Tamil Nadu. Campus Ludhiana-178, Col. Gurdial Singh Road, Civil Lines, Ludhiana – 141 001., Bangladesh Campus-HN # 11, Road # 6, Baridhara, Dhaka., UAE-Campus POBox: 31 918, Sharjah, UAE Emirates.Ph.: 971 06/5540661, 06/5540663

Resident and distance learning programs are offered by

• Indian Diamond Institute, Katargam, GIDC, Compendium Dairy Road, Surat-395 008
• Indian Gemological Institute, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi-110 001
• Department of Geology, University of San Xavier, Mumbai-400 001 teaches jewelry design, Gemology, Diamond AssortmentGemstones Artisans Training School (sponsored by the Government of India), Jaipur-302 017 trains for the diamond / colored gemstone cutting and polishing
• SG Jhaveri Center Diamond Technology, Shri Bhagubhai Mafatlal Polytechnic, Vile Parle Mumbai-400 056 (Diamond Technology)
• Jewelry Product Center Development, Trade Centre, Tardeo, Mumbai-400 034
  Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council, Jaipur-302 003
• National Institute of Technology Fashion (NIFT's) Subject: Design of accessories may also lead to the profession.
• Jewellery Design and Training Institute (Jati), Noida offers a range of courses on all aspects of the Gem and Jewellery Industry including:
  Jewelry Design, Jewelry Design and Technology; Gemology, finishing, polishing, repair of mold-making; Market Research & Presentations, etc.
• Small Industry Services Institute, Guindy, Chennai-600 032 trains for Gem Cutting and Polishing

The services offered at the institutes are state of the art and fully equipped with the latest reference material and machinery. The workstations are especially designed for long hours without fatigue. The classrooms are specially designed to provide relief from boredom. Those who have cleared their plus two are eligible to apply for jewelry designing courses. Admissions are on the basis of an interview.

Here are the few options for the magnificent career in the field of jewelry-

Fashion Jewelry / Jewellery Artist / Jewelry Designer / Designer / Freelance designerÂ: A person who designs the jewelry through representations and drawings, models or even original wax can be used by a company or self. It is not necessary to know how to make jewelry, how. Jewelry is no longer purchased with only the intrinsic value of gold in mind. Working women want fashion and functional trinkets that can be used in the office, at home and on outings. , A woman who works wants to do a fashion statement and, second part, wants trinkets by normal wear. In turn, has led to a lifestyle industry and demand for jewelry designers.

Goldsmith / Manufacturer: anything from small series production of mass production, from the work of service to others for marketing oneâ € ™ s own line. The art of jewelry has been the monopoly of traditional kaarigars' or silversmiths who have inherited the experience of their ancestors and have played the dual role designer and manufacturer. During those days, the jewelry design as a career was limited to kaarigars and you could learn this profession only to become an apprentice of an experienced jeweler. But today with the explosion of fashion and accessories arena, the field is becoming a lucrative career opportunities a bright future for those who are fascinated by gems and jewelry. New generation of designers of jewelry and precious stones professionals and evaluators a growing market demand for branded ornaments.

Production of bank workers: a goldsmith who specializes in production work, anything that runs a punching machine, grinding equipment station (coming soon) for repetitive hand work. It is not the usual condition working height.

Repair person, specializes in repairs. Often the best way to start learning the skills and jewelry and the basis of many a successful jewelry business. It can be used in a shop or service firms themselves or point of sale.

Stonesetter: a safe position employed or a service company for the jewelry and goldsmith shops, a regulator willingly very well and is well respected.

Launched: possibilities include employment or a service. Good prospects for an aggressive small business.

Gemologist / Appraiser: usually employee positions, some job options toilets. Training and equipment costs can be high. Diamonds are a specialized sub-section the gemology

Jewelers / Exporters – The industry's exports performance U.S. $ 17,100,000,000 in 2006-07 against 16.64 U.S. one billion U.S. dollars in 2005-06, reflecting an increase of 26%. While the diamonds represented 64% of total exports, gold jewelry accounted 30.47% colored stones and other precious stones accounted for 1.44% and 1.04% respectively last year. The export of cut and polished diamond segment U.S. $ 10.90 billion, while exports of U.S. produced gold jewels 5.21 billion U.S. dollars last year. Export of colored gemstones U.S. to seek $ 246,480,000 fiscal, against U.S. $ 232,350,000 in the previous year.
Future growth in the jewelry business precious stones and is likely to be driven by exports to the U.S. and other markets, and an increase in domestic consumption.

Model Manufacturer: a goldsmith specializing in the manufacture of metal original models. Often, an employee position is the highest level of goldsmithing in many ways. By usually associated with larger operations but often are called upon to goldsmiths models in smaller companies. As an independent service career, is difficult to compete with the wax models

Plater: Fairly short training, a self-standing. any chance of working separate service. Good marketing skills required to find customers, but demand is always constant. Few firms outside the big cities have enough work to employ a full-time tinkerer.

Polishing: a self-standing, some are dull, others find the concentration nice. Some space for independent service work in big cities.

Production manager: well paid, requires extensive experience in the trade and jobs are easier to achieve.

Rubber Mold Maker: usually an employee position in a factory plenty of room for independent service work in small to large cities, requires marketing techniques. Some choice for service work by mail.

Teacher / Faculty: the route would be via art schools and industry experience, with some Continuing Education work spaces for employees and independent service

Watchmaker: a specialized field. Most watches are quartz and require only minimum knowledge to change the batteries or movements. true watchmaking is disappearing and this means that for a highly motivated skilled watchmaker / Goldsmith are not very well paid opportunities

Computer Aided Design by: early and already here in some places are driven computer machines to carve the wax, build plastic models, plastic models harden liquid steel plant wax injection molds and plastic. All these are aimed at the foundry. There will be a growing place in the field of metalworking and the production of jewelry for people who understand gold and computers

Business services sales agent: gift items, packaging, presentation, security, insurance, accounting, etc. It explains for himself, selling jewelry stores, subject to the vagaries of the economy.

Personal Sales: used by jewelers, Low pay is good depending on the store and skills. A high-end store will have the best chance of payment. It is a good way to learn something of the task to run a jewelry store, especially in a smaller company, where many jobs are waiting for a

Store Owner / Manager / Manager of the store: well paid, often worked through the ranks of salespeople.

Stone Distributor: can be used and represent a company, often a place for the independents. You have to like to travel and have good skills. The rent can be very rewarding

Moreover, brand jewelry has become a passion. People crave contemporary designs at great prices. The concept of brand jewelry, therefore shifted to India. De Beers was the originator of this notion, and a path followed and is still more. Again and again we see new entrants in this segment Jewelry mark the introduction of innovative designs after another. This movement maintaining competition in the flood the market with fine and fresh designs.

So all those with an intrinsic talent and inclination towards this option off-beat career, ready for a brilliant career € |

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