The term accessory includes belts, hand bags, shoes, wallets, scarves, Jewellery etc. In short, all those items that enhance the beauty of any outfit. Jewellery designer creates, designs and provides a new look to ornaments made out of gold, silver, and precious gems. They have to keep up with the changing trends, styles and demands of the people. They make specialisation as Gemologists who are experts in assessing the value of precious stones.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES :
Artistic and creative mind, the ability to imagine and draw clearly.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES :
Jewellery designers work for established goldsmiths or as freelancers. Accessory designers who specialize in designing belts, handbags, shoes etc. work for established dress designers or manufacture and supply to accessory stores, garment houses and boutiques.
INSTITUTES & COURSES :
(i) National Institute of Fashion Technology, HAUZKHAS near Gulmohar Park, New Delhi-110016.
It offers 3 years Diploma in Accessory Design Courses. Candidates who have completed 10+2 or are in their 12th Std. from any recognized Board with a minimum of 50% (45% for SC/ST) marks are eligible. Admission is made on the basis of written test and Group Discussion.
Some Other Institutes are :-
1. Srimati Nathibai Damodar Training (SNDT) Womens’ University, Mumbai.
2. St. Xavier’s College, Gemology Department, Mumbai.
3. Small Industries Services Institute, 65/1, G.S.T. Road, Chennai-600032.
4. Jewellery Export Promotion Council, D.15 Commerce Centre, Tardeo,
Mumbai-400034.
5. Gemology Institute of India, 29, Gurukul Chambers, Mumbadevi Road,
Mumbai-400002 offers Grading and cutting course.
6. Gem and Jewellery Export promotion council, Rajasthan Bhavan, Jaipur-302003.
7. Indian Diamond Institute, Sumul Dairy Road, Katargam, Post Box-508, Surat-395008 offers courses in Jewellery Design and Machine cast Jewellery.
N.B.: Given dates are subjects to change
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