The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will be offering its internationally recognised Jewelry Design (JD) Certificate in Mumbai.  The course begins on February 16, 2017.

The in-depth nine-week course, which is fashioned to impart skills to enable aspirants to translate their ideas into a piece of jewellery, will  impart  jewellery design concepts and help students acquire a working knowledge of jewellery artistry.

GIA said: “Taught by experienced instructors, students learn the art of conceptualising and rendering jewellery designs by combining technical and practical skills.”

The course covers areas like illustrating the shape, form and texture of metal; rendering faceted gems, cabochons and pearls; and applying traditional drafting techniques to jewellery design. “Students finish the course with a portfolio of designs that showcases their work for potential employers, and gain enhanced skills to build their collections and the confidence to enter the jewellery industry’s creative domain,” GIA stated.

The JD Certificate course is suitable to those desirous of pursuing a career in jewellery design; as well as for   manufacturers and other individuals entering the gem and jewellery industry.