

The Professional Jewelry Design & Product Development course is designed to develop creative, technical, and practical skills in jewelry design, gemstone selection, material knowledge, CAD modeling, prototyping, and jewelry manufacturing. Students learn to transform creative concepts into market-ready jewelry products while understanding quality standards, costing, and current industry trends.
Introduction to jewelry design and the jewelry industry
Design principles, shapes, forms, balance, and proportions
Inspiration, mood boards, and concept development
Traditional and contemporary jewelry styles
Design sketching and rendering techniques
Gold, silver, platinum, and alternative jewelry materials
Precious and semi-precious gemstones
Diamonds, pearls, and colored stones
Gemstone grading and quality assessment basics
Metal properties, alloys, purity, and hallmarking
Orthographic and perspective drawing
Dimensioning and technical specifications
Ring, necklace, bracelet, earring, and pendant design
Stone-setting layouts and component detailing
Design documentation and presentation sheets
Introduction to digital jewelry design
3D modeling fundamentals
Ring, pendant, and setting development
Advanced detailing and stone placement
3D rendering, visualization, and design revisions
Introduction to CAD software such as Rhino and MatrixGold
Jewelry manufacturing processes and workflows
Wax modeling and 3D printing fundamentals
Casting, fabrication, soldering, and assembly
Stone-setting methods and finishing techniques
Polishing, plating, and surface treatments
Prototype evaluation and design refinement
Identifying customer needs and target markets
Product concepts, collections, and design themes
Design feasibility and material selection
Technical specifications and production planning
Sample development and prototype approval
Product range planning and collection coordination
Jewelry quality inspection procedures
Weight, dimensions, finishing, and setting checks
Material and gemstone cost calculations
Manufacturing labor and overhead costing
Pricing strategies and profit margins
Quality documentation and production standards
Jewelry market research and trend forecasting
Brand identity and collection storytelling
Sustainable and ethical jewelry design
Jewelry photography and product presentation
Portfolio preparation and design presentation
Industry practices and entrepreneurship fundamentals