HANDMADE GOLD & GEMS-SET JEWELLERY – MASTER MAKER (HAND)
CURRICULUM/ SYLLABUS
This program is aimed at training candidates for the job of a Handmade Gold & Gems-Set Jewellery – Master
Maker (Hand) in the Gem & Jewellery Sector and aims at building the following key competencies amongst
the learner.
1.G&J/N2301 - Draw jewellery designs
8.G&J/N9910 - Maintain IPR and respect copyright
2.G&J/N0601 - Draw wire or strip from precious
metal or alloy bar
9.G&J/N9912 - Coordinate with co-workers
3.G&J/N0602 - Make ball from precious metal or
alloy
10.G&J/N9914 - Maintain safe work environment
4.G&J/N0603 - Stamp the gold sheet
11.G&J/N0903 - Use embossing technique to make
jewellery components from precious metals
5.G&J/N0604 - Make gold chain
12.G&J/N0902 - Paint with enamle colours on
jewellery frame
6.G&J/N0605 - Make the jewellery frame of gold
or alloy
13.G&J/N0904 - Make components, frame, Kundan
(24KT gold) and silver foils
7.G&J/N0802 - Set gemstones on jewellery frame
14.G&J/N0803 - Set gemstones using Jadau technique
and string
This course encompasses 10 out of 14 National Occupational Standards (NOS) of Handmade Gold & Gems-Set
Jewellery – Master Maker (Hand) Qualification Pack issued by Gem & Jewellery Skill Council of India.
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No
1
Topic/Module
Drawing designs
Duration
(in Hours)
10
Key Learning Outcomes
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To know and understand how to convert
concepts into design.
To know and understand the principles of
technical drawing of jewellery shapes.
To know and understand different type of
jewellery products rings, bracelets,
pendants, etc.
To know and understand different types of
diamonds and gemstones, colours, cuts,
shapes and settings.
To know and understand utility of designs
in terms of daily wear, occasional wear,
safety.
Corresponding
NOS Code
G&J/N2301
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2
Wire drawing
20
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3
Ball making
20
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Receive or procure jewellery design
concepts and instructions from customers,
merchandiser, marketing department and
product development head.
To know and identify different textures and
shapes of jewellery designs.
To know and understand how to draw clear
sketches, detailed drawings, illustrations,
artwork, or blueprints, using drawing
stationary.
To know and learn to provide accurate
information and data provided on overall
dimensions of all gemstones and jewellery
piece in totality.
To know and understand to order precious
metal or alloy for making wire.
To know and understand to draw the wire
with drawing plates.
To know and understand how to anneal the
wire for malleability.
To know and understand how to control
precious metal loss.
To know and understand uses of different
types of tools used in wire drawing.
To know and understand heat treatments
and intensity effect with respect to
different types of gold alloys.
To know and understand how to draw
sheets or strips of precious metal of
required thickness based on the width and
size of the ball to be made.
To know and understand to assess the
quantity of gold required to make the
specified number of balls.
To know and understand annealing the
sheet for malleability and then quenching in
water to cool.
To know and understand to cut the sheet or
strip as per the diameter of the ball.
To know and understand to create two
hemispheres of the ball and then lock the
two hemispheres by heating.
To know and understand usage of ball
making machine for making hollow ball as
requirement.
To know and understand finishing of balls
by filing uneven surfaces.
G&J/N0601
G&J/N0602
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Stamping
20
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5
Gold chain making
20
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Frame making
20
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To know and understand how to control
precious metal loss.
To know and understand to assess the
quantity of gold/type of sheet required to
make the specified quantity of stamped
pieces.
To know and understand design or
specifications to decide on the type of dies
or moulds to be used.
To know and understand the tolerances
required for stamping.
To know and understand anneal the sheet
or strip for malleability and importance of
repeating annealing process for every stage
of drawing.
To know and understand usage of die
machine.
To know and understand importance of
cutting of any sharp edges and grind for
smooth surface.
To know and understand how to control
precious metal loss.
To know and understand to assess the
quantity of precious metal or gold alloy
required to make the chain.
To know and understand usage of wire
drawing or roller machine to roll metal to
required thickness.
To know and understand anneal the sheet
or strip for malleability and importance of
repeating annealing process for every stage
of drawing.
To know and understand how to connect all
the pieces of wire together to make the
chain as per design using the weaving or
soldering method as specified.
To know and understand importance of
cutting of any sharp edges and grind for
smooth surface.
To know and understand how to control
precious metal loss.
To know and understand design
specifications in terms of regional style
applicable, types of alloy of gold,
components and stones required; weight;
entire jewellery making process flow, and
delivery schedule.
G&J/N0603
G&J/N0604
G&J/N0605
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Gemstone setting
on frame
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To know and understand to assess quantity
of gold required for frame and types of
components based on product or style type
and design.
To know and understand to roll or draw
wire, sheet or strip from gold bar as per
design requirement to make frame.
To know and understand anneal the wire,
sheet or strip for malleability and
importance of repeating annealing process
for every stage of drawing.
To know and understand how to cut and
saw wire or sheet to make the frame.
To know and understand how to create
designs by stamping, embossing, scraping,
while keeping the symmetry of design
intact.
To know and understand how to lay the
frames on wax or lac and set in Plaster of
Paris (PoP) mixture or customised jigs.
To know and understand how to solder
components and frame to link frame pieces
as per design.
To know and understand how to clean
completed frame with brush and water or
chemical solution.
To know and understand how to control
precious metal loss.
To know and understand different shapes,
sizes and colour of gemstones.
To know and understand how to match
stones in the bag with design.
To know and understand different jewellery
styles.
To know and understand different types of
stone cut styles such as cabochon (opaque
gemstones usually) and faceted
(transparent and diamond usually) in order
to bezel into shallow or pronged groove or
with side cuts in bezel.
To know and understand different
gemstones properties in terms of capacity
to withstand pressure and heat.
To know and understand different setting
styles such as bezel/ collet setting, channel
setting, prong setting, bead setting, burnish
setting and Kundan-jadau setting, as well as
closed and open setting.
G&J/N0802
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8
Maintain IPR and
respect copyright
5
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9
Coordinate with
co-workers
5
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10
Maintain safe work
environment
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To know and understand how to set the
polished jewellery frame on lac or wax
coated wooden plate.
To know and understand how to set stones
in the collet or channel as per design.
To know and understand how to achieve
clean surface by removing all the wax and
lac.
To know and understand design
requirements such as correct length of
prong, bend, colour, evenness.
To know and understand how to file or cut
sharp edges of prongs and grind for smooth
surface and be careful not to over file.
To know and understand how to achieve
even colour of stones set, i.e., no
discolouration or breakage during setting.
To know and understand how to control
precious metal loss.
To know and understand company policies
on integrity, IPR and reporting structure.
To know and understand company’s
product, process and design patents.
To know and understand what comes under
violation as well as protection of IPR.
To know and understand work output
requirements and work flow involved in
company.
To know and understand importance of
team work and interaction/communication
with colleagues of all departments.
To know and understand reporting
structure.
To know and understand company policies
on personnel management.
To know and understand to spot anticipated
delays in deliveries.
To know and understand potential harm that
can
be
caused
from
chemicals/tools/machines/blades.
To know and understand importance of
using safety gear whilst working.
To know and understand fire drill
procedures and basic first aid in case of
minor accidents.
G&J/N9910
G&J/N9912
G&J/N9914
Total Programme Duration: 145 Hours
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