Design is an intrinsic part of any jewellery collection and jewellery designers play a key role in giving life to a jewellery piece by expressing their talent on a precious metal or a gemstone. Every jewellery designer is unique as he / she has a mind that travels, that speaks a global language and that which understands the essence of nature and elements. It is this gifted creativity that is translated into a jewellery piece by a designer which in turn is applauded by not only the person wearing the particular piece, but also by the society as a whole. A design gives Life to a jewellery piece and communicates with people who appreciate the intricacies that has gone into it. A designer has to understand this aspect of connecting to the consumer, his idea or emotion that has gone behind designing a piece. Every designer works on a particular theme while designing jewellery. The designer can choose from a gamut of available options while starting work. The theme could be anything ranging from Nature, Elements such as Water, Fire, Earth, Universe or some designers choose to work on societal responsibilities such as "Save Trees", "Global Warming", "Save Water" etc. A theme helps the designers' effort to arrive at a logical conclusion while designing a piece and this logic helps her to achieve the important aspect of "connection" between him and the buyer.

Creativity is a plethora of stimulating idea's that a designer experiences and transforms them into workable concepts. There are a number of schools that teach the very essence of "creativity" and helps students understand or bring out this talent in the form of a jewellery piece. Leading teaching schools such as Gemological Institute of America [GIA], International Gemological Institute [IGI], HRD Antwerp are some of the many institutions that focus on designing courses for aspiring students. The said courses help the students to understand the importance of jewellery designing and the creative art that goes behind every jewellery piece. With experience and understanding the jewellery designer grows to transform the very thought process of every jewellery customer and helps him / her find a message in the jewellery collections that he buys or aspires to posses.

The Gulf has a history of rich culture and heritage. Be it the monumental landscapes, aesthetic culture and tradition, aromatic food or the magnanimity of people, the Gulf is second to none. Every aspect of Life in the Gulf portrays a picture of creativity and the region is home to talented professionals such as Jewellery designers, Photographers, Sculptors, etc. The world of gems and jewellery have seen successful Jewellery Designers from the Gulf, who with sheer passion, creativity and sound knowledge have transformed the tastes and preferences of Jewellery purchase. Exquisite designs and creations mark the Gulf world as the message through the jewellery piece flows across the globe. Wild as well as Passionate thoughts of the designer run through the jewellery piece bringing out the character of the buyer into the jewel as he feels pride in possessing the designer jewellery collection. Leading names such as Azza Al Qubaisi, Maha Al Sibai, Saeed Mortazavi etc. have made a mark in the International gems and Jewellery sector through state of the art jewellery designs that have captivated many a jewellery connoisseurs.

In this festive special issue, The New Jeweller Bureau has handpicked superiorly creative Jewellery Designers from the Gulf and has unleashed a design canvass that will satisfy your temptation for   EXQUISITE JEWELLERY DESIGNS.

Azza Al Qubaisi is an Emirati Artist born in Abu Dhabi, educated in London, graduated from London Guildhall University in 2002 with B.A in (Silversmithing, Jewellery Design and Allied Crafts). Azza Al Qubaisi is an Emirati Jewellery Artist, Sculpture and Entrepreneur. Azza Al Qubaisi an icon in her field successfully combines the beauty of nature, the deep rooted tradition and the awareness of present and future issues in her fabulous collections and sculptures; Al Qubaisi paved the way as the First Jewellery Artist, Corporate Gift and Awards Designer in the UAE. She is the founder of several projects to support and develop handcrafts in the UAE. She is the winner of several awards including the British Council 2011 YCE Award and Emirates women Award EWA in 2011 in 2 categories.

Al Qubaisi represented the UAE in solo exhibition "A 1001 steps Festival" in Helsinki, Finland (2004). She was the first artist to exhibit in DIFC in 2005 and her artworks displayed in solo and group exhibitions regionally and internationally. Recently 'Three Generations' by ADMAF at Sotheby's London. Published in "500 Earrings: New Directions in Contemporary Jewelry: 2007" by Lark Books, and republished in "Lark Studio Series: Earrings: 2011".

Art Jewellery Collection

Bareq Al Oud Collection

The curvy shapes, the color of each piece and the smell makes it unique. This precious wood is just like a gem in many ways, a gem cannot be.



Angle Tears Collection

This collection is dedicated to the memory of the divers that risked their life in harvesting the oyster beds for the rare natural pearl from the Arabian Gulf.

The trip would start in April and end in September. Each piece will tell the story of the struggle with the elements in nature that has faced the divers every second of their life on the conquest to find the rare gem.



Men's Collection

Echo Collection

Collection of Prayer Beads (Masbaha) especially for men, reflecting different tastes in using precious & nonprevious beads, a signature of personality.

Maha Al Sibai Jewellery was founded in the year 2006 by the designer Maha Al Sibai who is an artist with a long journey of international recognitions and awards. Her passion for jewellery designing made her support herself with academic and gemmology studies and manufacturing techniques. As an artist, she believes that, "It is not enough to have a good taste and know how to draw and paint to be a designer, to be a good designer you need to be well educated and knowledgeable of materials that you are using and techniques that should be used in each design, in order to have it executed and manufactured at the top available of techniques. So the piece can be qualified as one of the top jewellery art pieces".

Maha was proud to be the ambassador of the world gold council's design contest in 2008 over the Middle East, as one of the remarkable names who gained recognitions and made her own way to be an international jewellery brand, still working on spreading out her work through exhibitions and shows that she is handling each season. Maha is based in Dubai, the inspiring environment for every business and specially for jewellery. Media has always covered Maha's work, some magazines called her the golden Maha, and some others called her the queen of jewellery in the Middle East and that is because she is one of the very few females who worked in this industry, and made a difference on the jewellery map in the Middle East.

Maha Al Sibai jewellery is established in Dubai and located in Jumairah which is the high profile in Dubai. It has been 12 years of hard work since Maha worked in this industry and 6 years of founding the brand which has Maha Al Sibai signature.

Seyed Mohammad Mortazavi is an Iranian Jewelry Designer since 2003. In 2005 he started to work for the rhyton company in capital Tehran and in 2007 he achieved the design director position in rhyton. With over 20 designers, the biggest jewelry design team in the country, rhyton is a leading gold and jewelry manufacturer in Tehran, Iran since 2005.

In 2007 he started teaching jewelry designing in "GIGA", Institute of Gem and Jewelry in Tehran. After that he instructed jewelry design courses including primary - intermediate and advanced levels in the university of Tehran - Ministry of Industries and mines (Gemology and Jewelry Institute) - Shahid Beheshty University and Uast University. In 2009 he won the first place in the national jewelry design contest in Isfahan, Iran and after that he won the merit award in the international jewellery design excellence award in Hong Kong, 2011, in one of the best jewelry design award and competition in the world. His strong abilities are in designing organic and bionic forms and patterns, also his special thought in designing minimal - Art Deco helped him to win 7 different awards in 2012 - 2013 and 2014.

In the A` DESIGN AWARDS and competitions in Italy, he won 4 golden awards - 2 silver and 1 bronze award plus 2 runner -up, in one of the biggest design competitions. His been creations has exhibited in the museum of outstanding design in como-Italy in year 2012-2013 and will be exhibiting again in August 2014. He is not only known as the best jewelry designer in the country but also the best jewelry design instructor in Iran. In 6 years of instructing jewelry designing in many institutes and universities, he taught over 500 students and many of them are professional jewelry designers and working in large companies in Iran, USA and Europe. He has written 2 books on jewelry designing for instructing in Uast and Shahid Beheshty University in Iran. The first and the only book about jewelry designing (computerized) in the country.

In 2014 he was selected as a jury in the national jewelry design contest in Mashhad-Iran and also he selected as a jury in the 2015 A`DESIGN AWARDS and competitions in Italy.

International award winner Nada G™ creates timeless fine jewelry pieces with an edge, that make up an impressive tailormade and high-end portfolio in 18k gold, adorned with precious and semiprecious stones. Each piece is intricately crafted with passion and equalled in doses of time, labour and beauty, all combined. Nada Ghazal, Designer, Founder and Managing Partner, refers to her collections and her work as nothing less than utter passion, and above all, true labour of love.

In 1994, and after gaining a degree in Advertising Design from the Lebanese American University, Nada travelled to Dubai, UAE to work for a multinational advertising agency. Working in advertising gave Nada a canvas to express her artistic talents, and a better understanding of creating and building brands. After working for 10 years in advertising and winning multiple regional and international advertising awards, Nada knew that it was time for her to create her own brand. Whatever that was to be, she knew for sure that it had to be personal, authentic that will transcribe her emotions into something that was fascinating, distinctive and timeless. It would have to awaken emotions in others, come from the heart and give her a sense of pleasure. At the age of 30, Nada started weaving her first jewelry pieces with 18k gold string and precious stones in her apartment in Gemmayzeh, Beirut- Lebanon.

A year later, in December 2003, she showcased her first collection with 25 hand-made pieces. Her collection consisted of rings, necklaces, bracelets and brooches. Every piece was intricately created by weaving gold string; which was all too familiar for Nada. The pieces sold out in less than 3 days and there was great demand to create more. Within a year after her acclaimed success, Nada established the Nada G™ brand and opened her first boutique and workshop in October 2004. Since its launch, Nada G™ has witnessed a year-onyear increase in sales and profits, and to accommodate further demand Nada G™ opened its 2nd and flagship boutique in Beirut Souks, Beirut Central District, Lebanon in December 2010. Nada G™ continues to grow locally in Lebanon and is currently looking to branch globally as well as launch an e-boutique.

Nada G™ aspires to emotionally connect with women around the world through its fine jewelry collections. Nada G™ jewelry encapsulates the designer's world of experiences, showcasing intricate masterpieces that exhibit a sense of order and form, designed as timeless pieces made of 18k gold and precious stones. Going against established norms, the pieces exhibit fragility in their coarseness, docility in their textures, and vibrancy in their candid statements. Each piece of jewelry echoes a different sense of emotion, mirroring not only an adornment of the senses, but more so celebrating what they evoke to be a woman.

Nada G™ has two distinct lines: THE COLLECTIONS and THE EXCLUSIVES. 'THE COLLECTIONS' are a true reflection of the designer's emotional sense of her immediate surroundings and what invariably moves her, materialized with the glow of gold and the luring energy of a gem. 'THE EXCLUSIVES' are custom-made one-off pieces that are reminiscent of a woman's desire for personalized jewelry and articulate, determined, seamless individuality.

Jewellery continues to capture the attention of enthusiasts around the world. While the essential "building blocks" of jewellery (such as gold, silver, diamonds and colored gems) remain fairly consistent, it is design and craftsmanship that give a piece of jewellery its identity. And GIA's jewellery design programmes give students a means to develop their own unique design aesthetics. As a global leader in gem and jewellery education, GIA has provided a starting point for many of the world's most renowned jewellery designers , gemmologists, business owners and retail sales professionals. As the industry continues to grow, trained jewellery designers are in high demand. Read on as we provide you with a glimpse of the Institute's offerings.

Jewelry Design Certificate (Nine Weeks)

Great art begins with a single inspired idea and ends in a beautiful masterpiece. Somewhere in between lies the translation of these great ideas onto paper. GIA's Jewelry Design Certificate hones a student's creative abilities, and by the end of nine weeks, they are able to build different jewellery concepts, develop them into collections and gain the confidence they need to enter the industry.

Class Highlights:

• Understanding jewellery design theory and artistry


• Illustrating shape, form and texture of metal


• Rendering faceted gems , cabochons and pearls


• Applying traditional drafting techniques to design jewellery


• Participating in a special India Design Week

SWIFT Jewellery Design (Five Days)

GIA's SWIFT Jewellery Design programme provides insights into the basic principles of design and composition. Over the course of five days, students learn about the role of a jewellery designer, types of settings and representation techniques, and what goes into designing a collection.

• Drawing basic shapes - freehand and stencils.


• Rendering diamonds, colored stones and metal forms with coloured pencils.


• Basic counter sketching of rings, earrings, pendants, necklaces and bangles.


• Getting insights into manufacturing and pricing of design.


• Learning mood board, theme board, word board and rendered jewellery pieces.

For more details on GIA Jewellery Design programmes, write to us at edume@gia.edu or visit www.giamideast.com

Dana Al-Nafisi is a pioneer among the flourishing landscape of Kuwaiti jewelry designers, launching her brand, DANAFISI, in 2007. Dana's passion for luxurious accessories and jewelry was evident from a young age. From humble beginnings whereby she created simple, personalized bracelets for family and friends, her unique designs steadily grew into a recognizable brand, leading to a full-fledged jewelry line and business. To further develop as a designer, Dana joined the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in London in 2010, attaining a certified diploma in Diamond Grading in addition to a certified diploma in Jewelry Design. In addition, she has completed a number of courses at Central Saint Martins, acquiring skills in illustration for jewelry design. These studies afforded her the opportunity to be taught by professionals in the field.

Dana's simple and elegant designs use an innovative blend of rich metals and precious stones to create pieces that convey a modern sensibility. Her passion for immaculate and detailed craftsmanship is reflected in her unique collections and customized pieces. This precision and brand identity has made her an internationally acclaimed jeweler, attaining recognition and popularity among Hollywood stars and international publications.

The DANAFISI brand was born in 2007 out of a passion for luxurious jewelry, uncompromising craftsmanship, simplicity and elegant vision. The brand had local beginnings, with designer, Dana Al Nafisi, participating in solo and group exhibitions to present her pieces, which quickly captured the attention of local clientele.

In 2011, Dana set her sights internationally, participating in Eclat deMode (Paris) that same year followed by the International Jewelry Show (London) in 2012. The resultant exposure led to an invitation to show her pieces at the Golden Globes suites (Los Angeles, USA) in 2013. Furthermore , in 2014 Danafisi collection was worn by celebrities in Cannes film festival and Rolls-Royce featured Danafisi jewelry line in its 2014 yearbook.

Born in 1963, Selim Mouzannar was brought up surrounded by gemstones and gold. His grandfather as well as his father were and are also jewelers. Selim's earliest memories come from his frequent visits to the then Gold Souk of Beirut downtown. His senses were sharpened by the various creations shining from the shops' displays and the voices of clients and shop owners' interactions. In this unique spot of jewelers, suppliers, by passers and customers' exchanges he learnt the basics of human interactions and the industry in which he thought he will later excel. The war had long started in Lebanon when in 1980, young Selim decided to broaden his experience by moving abroad. He left the family nest and his journey brought him first to Paris where he graduated rom the Institut National de Gemmologie. Visionary in his own way he also got a Management diploma; convinced that the combination of such skills with his artistic nature would facilitate his ability to fly on his own one day. After a brief internship in Belgium in the diamonds market he expanded his experiences working for a famous Middle Eastern jewelry maker in Saudi Arabia as Product Manager, Purchasing Manager in charge of gemstones assessments. He moved then to Thailand, as Far East Purchasing Manager for Mouawad for a few months and then left to work as a ruby searcher in the mine of Ba Borai at the Thai - Cambodian border; quite a unique experience for this young man who dares going into new ventures and whose curiosity always pushes him to understand all the various stages of the business.

In 1990 Selim finally left the Far East and stopped for a year in France; brief parenthesis to obtain an additional Gemology diploma from the University of Nantes. Strong with this international experience and his suitcase full of degrees and amazing life experiences he then went back to his roots. Back to a Beirut he never forgot and always loved; back to a country where he felt he can make a difference by 'Translating Violence into Beauty'. He finally opened his own workshop in 1993 and his own shop in 1999 in Ashrafieh. Selim Mouzannar's boutique is now an inescapable place where Beiruti women looking for fine and unique pieces come and mingle. His strength lies on his deep involvement in all stages of the creative and manufacturing process: he himself designs the majority of his creations; travels around to hand pick the best gems and stones from suppliers he has been working with for years; follows closely the production in his own workshop where more than 30 skilled craftsmen manufacture by hand his fine jewellery. All pieces are scrupulously inspected before being presented to clients and new models can be reviewed many times before meeting Selim's satisfaction. This explains why most of his creations are somehow unique pieces and have a very specific identity.

The sudden war in Lebanon in July-August 2006 and the consequent recession that followed push him to implement ahead of time what he was already planning: expand the brand and the collections abroad. Fiercely loyal to his team of expert artisans and unwilling to downsize every time his country was subject to political and economic turmoil, Selim Mouzannar officially launched in 2009 his international strategy. He participated in various exhibitions in France, the UAE and received positive feedbacks from both the media and his professional peers. Selim Mouzannar's collections are in Istanbul high End boutiques Midnight Express, Bloomingdale's and Harvey Nichols Dubai; Annoushka Harrods, Harvey Nichols and Selfridges in London, as well as the renowned Le Bon Marché in Paris.

Pioneer in rehabilitating the Falamenk Ottoman jewelry tradition, Selim takes his inspiration from elements in his life that are dear to him: To name a few, his city's old architecture (the 'Beirut' collection); relations that binds people together (the 'Link' Collection); preserving our patrimony and our environment (the 'Terra' collection); anchoring our present into our historical heritage (the 'Kastak' collection). Indeed for Selim, 'Translating Violence into Beauty' is not only a statement…It is a state of mind… It is a way of life!

Having studied architecture at University College London, and specializing in Islamic Art andArchitecture, Nadia Dajani shifted her design skills from the larger to the smaller scale, to make intricate and original pieces of jewellery with a distinctive style influenced by Arab culture and tradition. These pieces became statements as they represented traditional stories and heritage in a modern way, thereby establishing a contemporary Arabian style in jewellery.

Seeking to convey the values of peace and love through her art pieces, Nadia presents her 'Salam' collection to the world, from an area where political unrest and turmoil prevail. The words are intended to bring spiritual comfort to those who wear them, and act as a reminder of the basic values and principles that are important to all mankind. Nadia Dajani's Jewellery is currently showcased at the 'Nadia Dajani' flagship store, located at the Intercontinental Hotel Amman, Jordan, as well as the Louvre Museum Shop, the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris and Rivoli Arcade in the UAE as well as international exhibitions. We are currently designing a special line for the Aga Khan Museum, due to open in Toronto in 2014, working closely with their team to create a special collection inspired by artefacts in the museum.

Contemporary Arabian art jewellery designed by Nadia Dajani and lovingly hand crafted, incorporating the beautiful art of Arabic Calligraphy with words and phrases which, with their spiritual meanings, are a vehicle for spreading messages of peace and harmony to the world. Nadia's passion for jewellery making led her to design with silver and natural gemstones to create a distinctive style and unique pieces, many of which are influenced by Arab culture and tradition.

Working with different materials, following fashion trends yet retaining a strong link with cultural dimension in design, the collections are named authentically to reflect their inspiration. In order to explain the message further, a small text accompanies each item of jewellery, each piece of which reflects the richness of Arab culture and heritage.

Shadras handmade Jewellery group contains of three sisters with different professions, named: Shiva, Mahsa and Melissa (painter, architect, graphic designer). Having trained in jewellery design and making for 4 years under the three different design philosophies, starting with copper and brass and combining with silver and gold. We take inspiration from our surroundings such as nature, architecture, Iranian culture and calligraphy. Which influence our works and together they help us formulate our design ideas. The design is of much greater importance to us than intrinsic value of materials we work with. Every piece is design & made by hand in our studio by using different elements such as semiprecious stones, porcelain painting and wood. Our styles vary from tradition to modern. We create a wide range of designing for every occasion. Innovation has been the most important element in our design. Our goal is to create a creative and unique art works using our imagination. We make jewellery for all segment of society without ostentation but with class and style regardless of price. We want to introduce Iranian culture & calligraphy to whole world by combining and taking inspiration from it in our jewellery, which make our works different and unique.

Arsha Jewellery is a brand that infuses cultures, smashes the generational time preferences, and consigns and sets the trend. At Arsha timeless contemporary yet classic blueprints are carefully designed and handcrafted to perfection. Each unique piece is proposed to indulge you in a world of luxury and exclusivity without costing the world, thus such pleasure becomes accessible and cherished by many. This is the core philosophy of the designer; Arezoo Shayanfar. Arezoo studied jewellery design in the prestigious Central Saint Martins in London (2009) and the coloured stone essential in Gemological Institute of United States of America (2013). Her visionary approach to the world of jewellery expressed the bright future ahead of her that was swiftly confirmed by the vast interests on her exhibitions early on from the university days. Since then, she has been heavily featured in various affluence exhibitions within Europe and the Middle East resulting in the grand opening of the elaborate Arsha Jewellery store in the fashion district of Tehran; Fereshteh in 2009. Additionally she began collaborating with the Rtister in Chelsea, London since 2013 , exhibiting her work on the store and selling the ever famous friendship bracelets globally. Arezoo's Persian heritage, strong European bond, never ending strive for perfection, tireless groundbreaking inventions, and natural artistic talent is evident through each peace that sets her apart from the sea of designers. Arsha, derived from "Arshia" , which means treasure in Farsi, brings you a colourful medley of precious and semiprecious stones, including Iran's famous Turquoise set in gold.

The eponymous jewellery line from London-based designer Noor Fares is a complex mix of old-world tradition and modern fashion sensibility. Being aesthetically informed largely by her Lebanese heritage and worldly, creative childhood, Fares’ pieces are imbued with the assured eclecticism of a born artisan. Days spent rifling through her artist mother’s jewellery box, and playing in her designer aunt’s Paris atelier were to set in motion a love of beautiful objects that inform her work till today.

Following an Art History degree and a host of global adventures (picking up exotic trinkets along the way), Noor Fares put her love of fine art to work, beginning her design journey with talisman-like, hand-crafted treasures as one-off commissions for her growing bunch of admirers. Furthering her craft, Noor took a course, learning about the properties of the precious stones and fine metals she was so drawn to, as well as the ancient techniques of artisanal jewellery design, finally setting up her own line in 2009.

Exploring mythical themes and symbols, the pieces often feature an engraved eye, a way of offering the wearer protection, in keeping with the ancient Lebanese tradition; so too is the reference to traditional mosaic designs anchored in a sense of the sacred. But while these motifs are often grounded in the past, the fine finishing and sculptural, geometric quality lend the range a distinctly modern feel.

Using a diverse range of mixed media, including diamonds, sapphires, rhodium, white gold, ebony and mother of pearl, there is an unexpectedly discreet quality to the finishing, belying the obvious luxury of the materials. Currently finishing an MA at Central St Martins, Noor Fares has already firmly established a successful brand, stocking the world’s most selective stores, from Bergdorf Goodman to Dover Street Market and Net-A-Porter, with an equally illustrious celebrity following. Winning the favour of street style stars such as Miroslava Duma and Elena Perminova, plus celebrities such as Naomie Harris and Olga Kurylenko, the Noor Fares line continues to grow from strength to strength.

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It takes precision, perseverance, patience, skill and creativity to create a piece of fine jewelry. At IGI, the Professional Jewelry Design Program instills all these attributes in you, and much more. With a complete array of learning modules, this IGI program provides extensive exposure to various gemstones, precious metals and diamonds; this will enable you to create stunning yet practical jewelry designs. The Program has been designed while keeping in mind the needs and the international standards of the jewelrymarket. The standard duration of the program is 20 days, but it can be extended depending on student requirements. It provides professionals, jewelers, aspiring jewelry designers and gem enthusiasts alike a launch pad for a career in design and production of jewelry. Comprehensively packaged, the program consists of various jewelry designing modules and entails detailed learning of the illustrations of the various components of jewelry, the principles, elements & inspirations of design, fundamentals of precious metals, manufacturing techniques, materials estimation & pricing , as well as merchandising & market trends. The program mainly focuses on practical examples so as to enhance the learning environment. Each student will receive a fully equipped design kit and comprehensive lab manual. The course also includes practical jewelry manufacturing sessions where one can physically observe and learn the process of creating and structuring the design while taking it from imagination to actual creation.



Module I - Illustrative Methodology

This module deals with the illustration of the various components of jewelry such as gemstones (faceted and non faceted, precious, semi-precious gemstones and diamonds of all shapes and sizes), precious metals, settings in jewelry, links and joints, as well as clasps and fittings. The various media used for illustrations include pencil, color pencil, watercolors and felt markers.

Module II – Design Fundamentals

This module deals with creativity aspects such as inspirations for design, motif study and free hand drawing. The creativity is channeled using the principles and elements of design. This is followed by the designing of the various forms of jewelry (earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, etc as well as Men’s jewelry), based on traditional, western and contemporary styles. Custom-made jewelry is also dealt with in detail, further refining the student’s creativity and design skills.

Module III - Fundamentals of Metals, Manufacturing Techniques and Marketing of Jewelry

In this module the student is familiarized with the precious metals and their alloys that are used in jewelry manufacturing. The course includes mass manufacturing and handcrafted jewelry, with special emphasis on the latter :

• Actual jeweler’s workbench is set up in the classroom.
• A detailed introduction to the various tools used in jewelry crafting.
• An expert craftsman will demonstrate the various stages in jewelry manufacturing. The student will experience first hand how a design on paper is transformed into an actual piece of jewelry.

Pricing of diamonds and gemstones is covered in detail, along with jewelry pricing. Students are introduced to the different global jewelry markets as well as trend forecasting. The course will be completed with topics like hall marking, certification and cleaning and practical care of jewelry.

Module IV - Jewelry Design Project

The students are to complete a project in jewelry design, where they will have to give a complete report on the inspiration behind their design. Upon successful completion of the course, students are awarded the ‘Professional Jewelry Design’ I.G.I Diploma, issued by I.G.I Headquarters in Antwerp, Belgium, thus giving it global recognition.

The IGI School of Gemology

The IGI School of Gemology in Dubai offers unrivalled opportunities to expand one’s gemological horizons, through various courses that predominantly focus on accumulating practical, hands-on knowledge of all aspects of the gem and jewelry industry.