If you have the creative mind and the patience to go into minute details you can start your career in jewelry designing.
The career does not expect you to have a degree or a diploma in jewelry design. You are supposed to know how to design a necklace, a bracelet, a ring, a brooch, or bangles. You should be aware of the various places to source the raw materials required to make jewelry if you want to make yourself. If you are out sourcing the making, you should be careful about the designs. There are chances of your designs being copied. You should be ready with the various tools required in making the jewelry. You should know for yourself the various stages of making the jewelry so that you can avoid depending on the words of the maker.
The art of creating new designs in jewelry has shifted from the drawing board to the computer. You should be thorough with using the CAD. Before finalizing the product it may be necessary to prepare a prototype and show to your prospective clients. So, acquaint yourself with preparing the proto with minute details. The fashion world is changing every day. So, keep yourself informed about the changes. Visit fashion shows regularly. Go through fashion magazines to know the latest trends in jewelry.
Having decided for a career in jewelry design, you have to be in touch with the fashion world. If your design is approved and is worn by leading fashion conscious people, your work will be noticed and you will earn good name and repeated orders for your designs. Prepare a portfolio of your designs, and exhibit your creations in leading fashion magazines to be noticed. The start up cost of the career may be high on account of the samples preparation, preparing the portfolio, running around etc., so, be prepared and try to operate in a tight budget till your designs are sold.
As a jewelry designer you can work with leading companies or can freelance for designs. If you freelance you have the advantage of freedom and flexible timings. The career is lucrative and you should have patience till your designs are noticed and accepted.
