Discover how the craft of jewelry design has evolved from traditional techniques to modern technology-driven methods. We’ll cover:
- Essential skills for jewelry designers in the past
- The New Era of jewelry design tools
Skills Needed in the Past
Traditionally, jewelry designers relied heavily on a set of core skills to create their pieces:
- Hand Sketching: Before the advent of digital tools, designers had to sketch their ideas manually, necessitating a strong foundation in drawing and an understanding of proportions and geometry.
- Modeling Skills: In the past, designers needed robust modeling skills to create detailed and accurate physical models of their designs, often using materials like wax or clay to build prototypes.
- Stones and Gems Knowledge: A deep understanding…