Jewellery design is the art or profession of designing and creating jewellery. It is one of civilization's earliest forms of decoration, dating back at least 7,000 years to the oldest-known human societies in Indus Valley Civilization, Mesopotamia, and Egypt. The art has taken many forms throughout the centuries, from the beadwork of ancient times to the metalworking and gem-cutting of the modern day.
Before an article of jewellery is created, design concepts are rendered, followed by detailed technical drawings generated by a jewellery designer, a professional who is trained in the architectural and functional knowledge of materials, fabrication techniques, composition, wearability, and market trends.
Traditional hand-drawing and drafting methods are still used in designing jewellery, par...
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