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  • Accredited by: CiQCPD Qualification Standards
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  • Course delivery: This course is delivered in video format

Course details

Course Details
Unleash your creativity and dive into the sparkling world of jewellery design! The Jewellery Design Fundamentals course is your ultimate gateway into the craft and artistry of jewellery making—perfect for hobbyists, aspiring designers, and creative entrepreneurs alike.

From understanding the roots of jewellery to mastering tools, techniques, and even modern design software, this course blends tradition with innovation. You'll explore various materials, learn to transform ideas into wearable art, and gain hands-on experience through exciting practice projects. Whether you dream of starting your own jewellery line or simply want to design for pleasure, this course gives you the knowledge and confidence to craft beautiful, bespoke pieces.

Course Curriculum
Module 01: Understanding Jewellery
  • History and cultural significance
  • Types and classifications of jewellery
  • Modern trends and styles
Module 02: The Beginning of the Jewellery-Making Journey
  • The design process overview
  • Inspiration and creative direction
  • Sketching and planning ideas
Module 03: Jewellery Design
  • Principles and elements of design
  • Colour theory and aesthetics
  • Visual storytelling through jewellery
Module 04: Implementing Design Ideas and Trends
  • Trend forecasting
  • Translating fashion trends into jewellery
  • Developing a personal style
Module 05: Getting Acquainted with the Tools and Equipment
  • Essential tools for beginners
  • Safety and maintenance
  • Workspace setup
Module 06: Materials for Jewellery Making
  • Metals, beads, gemstones, and more
  • Choosing materials based on design
  • Ethical and sustainable sourcing
Module 07: Basic Jewellery-Making Techniques
  • Stringing, wire wrapping, and beading
  • Simple metalwork and assembling
  • Clasps, loops, and fastenings
Module 08: Advanced Jewellery-Making Techniques
  • Soldering, engraving, and stone setting
  • Advanced metal forming and fabrication
  • Mixed media techniques
Module 09: Techniques to Finish Making a Jewellery
  • Polishing, texturing, and surface finishes
  • Quality checks and final touches
  • Packaging and presentation tips
Module 10: Practice-Projects in Jewellery Making
  • Guided beginner to intermediate projects
  • Developing a cohesive collection
  • Portfolio creation
Module 11: CAD in Jewellery-Making
  • Introduction to Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
  • Software overview (, Rhino, MatrixGold)
  • 3D modelling basics for jewellery
Module 12: Understanding Jewellery Cleaning Techniques
  • Safe cleaning methods for different materials
  • Maintenance tips for long-lasting pieces
  • Educating clients or customers
Why Choose Us?
  • Learn from expert designers and makers
  • Covers both traditional and digital design approaches
  • Hands-on projects and practical guidance
  • Study at your own pace, anytime, from any device
  • Certificate upon successful completion
  • Lifetime access to course content
  • Support from an active learning community
Updated on 14 July, 2025

Eligibility / Requirements

Eligibility / Requirements

  • No prior experience needed
  • Suitable for beginners and creatives from all backgrounds
  • Basic drawing or design interest is helpful but not essential
  • Access to basic tools or software for practice is recommended

About John Academy

John Academy is best known for offering awarding body accredited online courses that are available for anyone who wishes to acquire a certification and take their professional life to the next level. As an online course provider, we are aware of the fact that there are a lot of people out there who consider themselves to be very curious learners but the courses that they are interested in are not available at their convenient time and place. So, we have decided to give them a unique opportunity for them to learn and obtain necessary skills in a very convenient way at any time from anywhere.

Who We Are

We are an online course provider who wants to make sure that the students would be able to learn everything there is a need for them to learn regarding the course that they have enrolled in on our site. So, we see to it that they would be provided with the highest possible standard of online learning. That way, students would be able to use it in the real world – the employment world and at their desired field of interests.

Certification

After you have successfully passed the test, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24.

PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days.

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