Jewellery - something which always charms us - has a great economic
significance in the Indian Industry and is regarded as a major source
of investment. Women has always had an affinity towards jewellery and
Indian women has adorned herself with precious jewellery, gold and diamonds
to enhance her feminine beauty from time immemorial. India, is the biggest
consumer of gold with 20% of world gold consumption and this industry
gives employment to millions of people. Indian jewellery industry
is said to have an ancient and historical tradition of over 5,000 years
with its own distinct designs, patterns and art forms.
For centuries, the art of making jewellery has been the monopoly of traditional
'kaarigars' or goldsmiths who have inherited the expertise from their
ancestors and have played the dual role of designer and manufacturer.
During those days, jewellery designing as a career had been limited to
the kaarigars and one could learn this profession only by becoming an
apprentice to an experienced jeweller. But today with the explosion in
the fashion and accessories arena, the field is becoming a lucrative career
which offers a sparkling future for those who are fascinated by gems and
jewellery. A new breed of jewelry designers and professionals like gem
appraisers are in great demand with the growing market for branded ornaments.
Jewellery designing is an art of designing and making jewellery, stone
cutting, engraving and polishing etc. Jewellery designers are those who
plan the style and pattern of jewellery, silverware and other decorative
metal work products. They require a high degree of skill and precision
and use a variety of specialized hand tools and equipments to design and
manufacture new pieces of jewellery. In addition, to be successful in
the field they should be able to understand the market, identify the consumer
needs, visualize ideas to suit the demands and create impressive presentations
to communicate the end product to the client.
The fast growing jewellery business in the country has tremendous employment
potential and offers excellent career opportunities to professional executives
in the industry. Graduates with specialization in Jewellery Design and
Management are in great demand globally for managing the jewellery business.
