ISO 9001:2000 Certified Training

Course	Duration	Fees (Indian RS.)	Fees (US $)
2D Jewellery Designing	8 - 15 Weeks *	15,500	390
3D Jewellery Designing - JewelCAD	10 - 20 Weeks *	20,000	500
2D - 3D Jewellery Designing	18 - 35 Weeks *	30,000	750
* We recommend 5 to 10 hrs of online learning per week.

How 2D Works?
2D software uses images called bitmaps. These consist of blocks of color stacked together to make a picture. Each image can be “in-scale” with the others, making them easy to size for basic design & layout. The images can be very lifelike, but only show one view at a time, usually a top view. The versatility of 2D allows images to be taken from anywhere. Printed catalog items, existing items, or inventory lists can all be captured easily. Having this starting image makes the task of modifying it much easier. A limitation of 2D is that only 1 angle at a time can be captured and altered, similar to a pencil sketch.

How 3D Works?
3D software uses computer-generated lines, surfaces, or solids to create 3D models of a jewelry item. With a 3D model, you can assign specific metals, gems, and colors to make a rendering. These renderings can be very realistic and can be generated and viewed at any angle around the item. Modeling in 3D is very different from drawing or designing in 2D. The 3D style of drawing has a higher degree of difficulty than 2D. Although each 3D program has ways of tackling these tasks, none of them is a causal effort.

What 2D Can Do For You?
In the retail jewelry world, most of your time is spent trying to get the customer to say “Yes!” to your proposed design. The length of time required to get that “Yes!” can be greatly reduced using 2D software. 2D clears up about 95% of the communication problem by allowing customers with limited jewelry knowledge and experience to actually visualize the exact design you are trying to sell them. In looking at the newer 3D products, be wary of people trying to criticize 2D to help sell their 3D product. This is a big misunderstanding of your needs and the strengths & weaknesses of the software. If a big part of your day is working directly with customers, it’s hard to beat the ease and quickness of 2D software.

What 3D Can Do For You?
3D truly represents a new era in the jewelry business. It is now possible to design something in exact detail, accurately sized, and have it built to exact scale. You can test ideas, try different variations, and see every aspect of the model. Once complete, your model is ready to go to a CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) machine to be created. The wax will be near perfect in every detail. The most important issue in using 3D technology is your dedication to learning the program. You have to practice and spend time to get good at it, just like any other art form.