A diploma is an indicator that a student has successfully completed coursework in a particular subject. A diploma enables the recipient to apply the knowledge for a current job or improve his or her skillset to be marketable for another position.

What is a diploma in jewelry design? This program is designed for students who have an appreciation for jewelry and want to learn more about it, either as a profession or a hobby. Students can learn how to design and make jewelry and how to present and sell pieces, as well as study the care and preservation of the items. Some courses specialize in particular types of jewelry, such as silver or strictly gems. Other courses are more comprehensive and teach students all facets of the jewelry industry, from making to selling.

Students completing a diploma program in jewelry design can improve upon their creativity by learning more skills in design, enabling them to make higher quality pieces of jewelry. They can learn how to become better marketers and become more proficient in jewelry production, allowing them to more easily succeed in the field.

The cost of a jewelry design program varies among schools and depends on the program being offered. Diploma programs vary in length from a few weeks to several months.

Students earning a diploma in this field often find work as jewelers, working in jewelry and department stores. Some become self-employed jewelry designers, making their own pieces for their own personal enjoyment or for sale. Others are employed by jewelry companies as designers, creating pieces that are sold on the company website or in stores.

Diploma programs in jewelry design are primarily offered by trade schools and jewelry companies, due to the hands-on nature of the coursework, but an online course may be offered as a convenience as well. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.