JD100 MODULE 3: DESIGNING WITH GEMSTONES

JDMIS · Lesson Plan

LESSON 1 · Designing with Gemstones (Part 1) (2 hours and 10 mins)

  1. Brief Understanding of Gem Cutting Through the Ages
    • The Journey from Beads to Faceted Gems
    • Cutting Styles for Faceted Gems
    • Importance of Length to Width Ratios for Gems
    • Working with Customers’ Gemstones
  2. Drawing Guidelines needed for Symmetry
    • Introduction to Guidelines and Use of Templates (Right-Handed)
    • Drawing Guidelines and Using Templates (Left-Handed)
    • How are you doing? Self-checks to keep you on track!
  3. Accurate Drawing for Basic Gemstones
    • Round Brilliant Cut with Facets
    • Square Step Cut with Facets
    • Baguette Step Cut with Facets
    • Oval Brilliant Cut with Facets
    • Marquise Brilliant Cut with Facets
    • Pear Brilliant Cut with Facets
    • Heart Brilliant Cut with Facets
    • How are you doing? Self-checks to keep you on track!

LESSON 2 · Designing with Gemstones (Part 2) (3 hours)

  1. Accurate Drawing for Advanced Gemstones
    • Tapered Baguette Step Cut with Facets
    • Emerald Step Cut with Facets
  2. Drawing Side Views of Gems
    • Round Brilliant Cut
    • Square Step Cut
    • Baguette Step Cut
    • Tapered Baguette Step Cut
    • Emerald Step Cut
  3. Drawing End Views of Gems
    • Baguette Step Cut
    • Tapered Baguette Step Cut
    • Emerald Step Cut
    • How are you doing? Self-checks to keep you on track!
  4. Shapes and Styles of Cabochons and Melée
    • Drawing Cabochons
    • Drawing Melée
    • Drawing Melée Symmetrically
  5. Estimating Weight of Gems in Your Drawings
    • Diamond & Coloured Gem Weight Estimation
  6. Working with Actual Gems and Measurements
    • Handling and Receiving Customers' Gemstones
  7. Assignment 4
  8. Congratulations, you have completed JD100 Module 3