Jewellery designing as the name suggests is a career concerning with the design of jewellery. Jewellery especially in Indian culture holds a very special significance. Ever since the beginning of the civilisation in India, jewellery has become an integral part of a woman’s attire and to an extent even for men also. Many colleges / institutions in the country provide the aspirants with various courses in jewellery design. After the completion of these courses, the individuals have ample opportunities in various sectors.

Job profiles in Jewellery Designing

• Jewellery Designer
• Jewellery Merchandiser
• Exhibition Manager
• Production Manager
• Lecturer
• Casting Manager
• Assistant Manager in Exploration
• Writer & Drafter
• Embroidery Maker & Innovator
• Manager in Museum & Art Gallery
• Sales Representative
• Fashion Consultant
• Illustrator
• Entrepreneur
• Planning and Concept Manager
• Gem Grinder
• Gem Polisher
• Gemstone Appraiser
• Jewellery Setter
• Gem Assorter
• Engraver
• Scientist
• Jewel Business Owner
• Sales associate
• Jewellery Historian
• Grading Consultant
• Auction House Cataloguer

Career opportunities in public sector

The skilled candidates who have completed jewellery designing courses can work in various government departments such as Mines, Museums, Antique Houses, and so on. They can enter into these jobs by writing various government tests conducted by UPSC, SSC, State PSC, etc. The main benefit of securing a job in these firms is that in addition to the monthly salary, they can also earn various allowances provided by the government. The candidates after securing the job can write different departmental test and hence get promotions to higher posts and thereby a hike in salary.

Career opportunities in private sector

Apart from the public sector, there are also huge opportunities for the candidates in private sector. They can work in various employment areas such as

• Gem Retailing
• Research and Development Organizations
• Educational Institutions
• Garments and Design Firms
• Material Purchase Logistics Jobs
• Marketing Industry
• Manufacturing Industry
• Hospitality Jobs
• Gem Wholesaling
• Mines
• Writing and Publishing Houses
• Cultural & Art Jobs
• Model Making Jobs
• Jewellery Houses
• Precious Stones Consultancies
• Laboratories
• Jewellery Designing Companies
• Antique Houses
• Auction Houses
• Museums

Jewellery Designing Opportunities abroad

The candidates also have wide career opportunities in various jewellery designing industries abroad. The salaries in these firms will be much higher than that in India. With experience and skill, the remuneration of the candidates will also increase.

Salary range

As a fresher, the candidates can start their career in any of the industries with a monthly remuneration of about Rs. 6000/-. After 2 – 3 years, one may earn up to Rs. 30,000/- or more. The firms in foreign countries pay the candidates with much higher salary. In that place even a fresher can earn a salary of Rs. 50,000/- per month.