Essential Jewellery Career Guide: Techniques, Trends & Learning Paths

Do you aspire to become a jewellery designer or entrepreneur, full of autonomy, creativity, and meaning? The jewellery industry seems mysterious and exclusive, but it's closer than you think!
This comprehensive masterclass unveils the secrets behind traditional and modern jewellery making techniques, from handcrafted masterpieces to cutting-edge CAD/CAM technology. Discover diverse creative & career & training opportunities and get a bird's-eye view of the sparkling world of jewellery.
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🔸About the JDMIS:
The JDMIS is a unique school in Asia providing Jewellery Design and Management programmes. JDMIS welcomes industry professionals, jewellery enthusiasts and students with a passion for jewellery to explore the world of Jewellery Design, Fabrication and Business.
Join over 5,500 graduates of JDMIS programmes who hail from all walks of life, jewellery firms large and small, and a wide range of backgrounds and experiences both design and management studies.
Timeline:
00:00- 03:20: Alex shared about the reasons why he switched to a career in the jewellery industry
03:20 - 9:35: Tanja' presenation on the history of jewellery and what gives jewellery value
09:35 - 18:30: Traditional jewellery design
18:30 - 19:50: Short break: Introduction ofJDMIS' jewellery courses and curriculum
19:50 - 24:20: Traditional Hand Fabrication (turning the design into an actual jewellery piece by a metalsmith)
24:20 - 46:35: New Technology - CAD & CAM (Digital design and manufacturing)
46:35 - 58:10: New technology for jewellery artists: Powder Metallurgy
58:10 - 1:05:00: Fashion Jewellery (Costume vs Fashion Jewellery)
1:05:00 - 1:18:00: Ending and next steps for jewellery success - the JDMIS' curriculum
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🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:01 *🎨 Introduction to Jewellery Industry and Personal Journey* - The jewellery industry offers creative satisfaction and growth opportunities. - Introduced by Alex, a director at the Jewelry Design and Management International School. 03:15 *📚 Historical and Technological Evolution of Jewellery* - Overview of jewelry's ancient origins and the balance between traditional methods and modern technologies in design and manufacturing. - Introduced by Tanya Sidal, founder of JDM. 05:05💡 Principles of Jewellery Design - Essential aspects of jewelry design: beauty, durability, and comfort. - Emphasizes the subjective nature of beauty, the importance of designing durable pieces for generational passing, and the necessity of comfortable wear. 10:48 *✍️ The Art of Jewelry Design Through Tracing and Retracing* - Discusses how tracing different elements from various designs and combining them can spark creativity leading to unique jewelry designs. - Emphasizes the significance of experimentation with various placements and orientations of designs to achieve new creations. 11:42 *💎 Integrating Gemstones in Jewelry Design* - Explains the importance of understanding gemstone ratios and pre-fabricated parts like bezels in jewelry design. 12:39 *🎨 Techniques in Coloring and Rendering Jewelry Designs* - Details the transition from using paints to wax-based colored pencils for rendering designs. 15:01 *📐 Drafting for Manufacturers vs. Presentation for Customers* - Differentiates between detailed, measurement-rich drafts for manufacturers and visually appealing, colored designs for customers or competitions. 16:37 *✏️ Drawing Jewelry Designs for Client Presentation* - Covers how to sketch quick design ideas for client presentations, offering various options and customizations. 18:41 *🏫 Learning Opportunities and Support in Jewelry Design* - Introduces professional training courses in gemstones and jewelry design offered by JDM, supported by the Singapore government. 21:24 *🔨 Introduction to Jewelry Fabrication Process* - Overview of the initial stages of jewelry fabrication, including soldering and shaping. 22:32 *💎 Setting Gemstones in Jewelry* - Process of marking, drilling, and preparing metal for gemstone setting, including creating seats with burs and removing excess metal. 24:26 *💻 Transition to Computer Aided Design (CAD) in Jewelry* - Introduction of CAD technology's impact on jewelry design and manufacturing since the 1990s. 27:39 *🛠️ Advanced Features in Jewelry Design Software* - Examples of using software to speed up the design process, including automatic bezel, prong customization, and quick creation of complex designs like cathedral rings and halos. 30:36 *💎 Advanced 3D Jewelry Design and Customization* - Introduction to creating complex jewelry designs using specialized software, featuring a design with nearly 80 gemstones. 31:43 *💡 Benefits of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) in Jewelry Making* - Faster time-to-market and the ability to create sophisticated designs more easily. 34:00 *🖨️ Transitioning from Design to Manufacturing: Wax Models and 3D Printing* - Discussion on producing wax models for jewelry casting using milling and 3D printing technologies. 36:17 *🏭 Lost Wax Casting Process in Jewelry Manufacturing* - Overview of the lost wax casting process, including the creation of wax trees and the calculation of metal needs. 38:07 *🔥 Mold Making and Burnout Process* - Detailed explanation of preparing the mold material, ensuring there are no air bubbles, and setting the material to capture the design's details. - Detailed look into the technical aspects of melting metal for casting, emphasizing temperature management to avoid cracking or improper filling of the mold. 42:27 *💧 Devesting & Initial Cleaning of Cast Metal* - Explanation of the devesting process, involving the removal of mold material by submerging the hot cast in water, causing the investment material to dissolve. 43:21 *✂️ Post-Casting Cleanup & Gemstone Setting Preparation* - Describes the post-casting process which involves removing the metal flow channels and preparing the casting for gemstone setting. 45:00 *🛠️ Technology Evolution in Jewelry Manufacturing* - Examination of the roles of new and traditional technologies in jewelry design and manufacturing processes. 47:02 *🌪️ Innovative Use of Powdered Metals in Jewelry Design* - Introduction to using powdered metals for jewelry design, a method born from precious metal recycling advancements. 49:22 *🌟 Advancements in Metal Clay Technology for Jewelry Design* - Overview of the properties and benefits of using metal clay in jewelry making. - Discusses the initial composition of metal clay, highlighting its brittleness during the drying process which facilitates easier refinement. - Explains the firing process, where the metal particles are sintered into a solid piece, burning away the organic binder to leave pure metal. 51:26 *🔧 Technique Flexibility and Material Variety in Metal Clay* - Metal clay offers a unique approach to jewelry design with a variety of metals. - Details the versatility in material choice ranging from pure silver to bronze, allowing for customization in jewelry properties. - Highlights how metal clay pieces are almost indistinguishable from traditional jewelry and can be further processed with conventional techniques. 53:55 *🚀 Streamlining Jewelry Manufacturing Processes* - Metal clay accelerates production and offers advantages for both independent designers and larger companies. - Demonstrates how metal clay simplifies the initial steps of jewelry production, potentially by passing traditional casting methods. - Emphasizes the technology's appeal due to lower investment costs and a quicker learning curve, making it accessible to beginners. 55:03 *🎨 Practical Demonstration of Metal Clay Usage* - A hands-on example showcasing the ease of working with metal clay from shaping to finishing. - Describes the malleability of metal clay, allowing for easy shaping and forming into desired designs. - Details the post-firing steps, including brushing and polishing, to achieve a high-quality finish on the jewelry piece. 58:14 *💍 Differentiating Fashion Jewelry from Costume Jewelry* - Clarifying misconceptions and defining the distinction between fashion jewelry and costume jewelry. - Outlines that fashion jewelry, unlike costume jewelry, is not mass-produced to the point of compromised quality. - Notes that fashion jewelry uses superior manufacturing techniques and materials compared to costume jewelry, which often relies on adhesives and lower quality materials. 59:06 *💎 Exploring the Craftsmanship of Fashion Jewelry* - Distinguishing fashion jewelry through its handcrafting process and customizable material use. - Highlights the meticulous effort in making each fashion jewelry piece, allowing for a range of styles and techniques. - Emphasizes the importance of centering design elements and high-quality materials in fashion jewelry, contrasting with mass-produced costume jewelry. 01:05:12 *🏫 Introduction to Jewelry Design and Management International School* - Overview of the educational offerings in jewelry design and gemstone knowledge. - Presents the school's role in providing comprehensive training and qualifications in the jewelry sector since 2007. - Details on the specialized, hands-on approach to learning with experienced instructors and small class sizes for personalized education. 01:09:22 *🎨 Comprehensive Training Approach* - Overview of JDM's philosophy to equip students with all necessary tools for practice after course completion. - Provision of essential tools and materials for various courses, ensuring students can continue practising skills at home. - Emphasis on hands-on learning and real-world application of jewelry design and craftsmanship. 01:10:03 *💎 Diverse Jewelry Education Paths* - Introduction to different career paths within the jewelry industry offered by JDM. - Explanation of courses tailored for gem enthusiasts, designers, craftspeople, and entrepreneurs. - Highlight on modular course structure, allowing for tailored education paths culminating in diplomas and degrees. 01:11:55 *📚 Core Programs Overview* - Detailing of the three core programs: Fine Jewelry Design, Precious Metal Arts, and Fashion Jewelry. - Distinguishing between conceptual design work, hands-on craftsmanship, and entrepreneurial approaches to jewelry production. - Flexibility in course selection and progression, accommodating various interests and career goals in the jewelry field. 01:14:53 *🏅 Advanced Education and Honors Programs* - Explanation of honors programs and advanced diplomas leading to international degrees. - Focus on industry-specific projects providing hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge. - Pathways to further academic and professional advancement in the jewelry industry. 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I want admission in your school. I am Indian jewelry manufaturer. But I want learn casting and design ...how much fees

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Hi Rajasthan, thank you for your interest. We have 2 options, either a Professional Certificate (5 full days) or Diploma (consists of 6 Certificates). For foreign students, the price for each Certificate is 1800 SGD - $2500 SGD (we do not provide student visas at the moment) For more info, you can visit jdmis.edu.sg/training-curriculum/comprehensive-jewellery-diploma-courses.html and WhatsApp us at [phone]. Cheers!

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