Jewelry Design Certificate

Get ready to turn your inspirations into designs with the Jewelry Design course. You’ll learn drafting, shading, design theory, how to illustrate shape and form using several mediums, and more. At the completion of this Jewelry Design course, you will have a hand-developed portfolio of your work and a digital copy to show prospective employers and clients.

What You’ll Learn with GIA’s Jewelry Design Course

Develop sources of inspiration
Understand jewelry design theory and artistry
Illustrate shape, form, and texture of metal
Render faceted gems, pearls, colored metals, etc.
Learn traditional drafting techniques
Develop motifs to create sketches of jewelry objects
Create a portfolio of class projects and custom designs that is ready for presentation to potential clients and employers

Possible Career Paths with a Jewelry Design Certificate

Custom Designer
Hand Renderer
Jewelry Business Owner
Jewelry Designer
Sales Associate

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Topics Covered During This Course

Here are some of the topics covered in the Jewelry Design certificate program.

DESIGN

Learn theory and techniques to inspire your jewelry designs.

CREATIVE PROCESS

Explore your creative side through real-world jewelry design scenarios.

TECHNICAL DRAWING

Lay out designs accurately and to scale.

RENDERING METAL AND GEMSTONES

Use watercolor and shading to bring your illustrations to life.

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The Jewelry Design Certificate Program is available in Carlsbad, New York and GIA campuses worldwide.

STUDY AT THE GIA SCHOOL
On campus, full-time learning

Immerse yourself in the world of gems and jewelry and earn your Graduate Jeweler diploma by studying at a GIA campus. This transformative program opens up a world of opportunity.

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