Apart from the conventional route of education, that is graduation, then post graduation and go out searching for jobs, many students and others are looking out for fields that have not been exploited up till now. There are many fields that have a huge scope and future prospects if they are exploited to the fullest. One of such fields is jewellery and accessory designing. As this field shows tremendous opportunities, many institutions are offering various courses related to this. As there is a great demand for gold and gold items in India so future prospects are bright.

This work includes creating accessories, sample work and then preparing original designs as per the requirements of the customer. The jewellery designers make new designs, cast, mould and experiment on different jewellery, gemstones, gold and silver.
Most of the jobs in this field are offered by various export houses. These export houses hire jewellery designers in order to make such designs that would suit the people’s taste.
Apart from jewellery designers, there is another option related to this field and that is gemologist.

Gemologists are experts that tell the exact value and use of different gems for jewellery. The work of a gemologist is to buy different stones and to create the designs. He also takes care of how to set different kind of gems in different kinds of metals.

Accessory designing is also an option related to this field. Accessory designers are experts and they specialize their art in designing various accessories like belts, bags, shoes and many more.
Many organizations have started various courses that will help students those who want to opt this field as their career.

•    Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (Ernakulam, Kochi)
•    Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, Bhubaneshwar
•    Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI)

The basic qualities in jewellery and accessories designers are as follows. They should be creative; this is the first and the foremost requirement. Also they should be aware of the latest fashion and trends present in the market and should have good observation power.
There are many jobs in this field. The gemologists can work as gem testers in laboratories. Also they can work as gem sorters, gem shapers and engravers. Jewellery designers can work at export houses or can freelance.