These courses will teach you how to translate creative ideas into contemporary jewellery designs using different illustration techniques. You’ll also learn about the use of diamonds in jewellery and the different methods of diamond setting.
Contemporary Diamond Jewellery Design Basic
You have lots of great ideas and want to make them real. Our design course will help you realise your creative ideas. You will learn how to translate (accomplish) your inventiveness by trying different illustration techniques, the use of diamonds in contemporary jewellery design, different methods of diamond setting, and last but not least you will be able to develop your own individual style.
Creativity in diamond jewellery design: a driving force. You will leave the Contemporary Diamond Jewellery Design course with a portfolio full of your artistic creations.
Duration
Requirements
Min. age: 18 years.
Number of attendants
Target Group
This course is meant for:
Anyone who is interested in and passionate about jewellery.
Course Content
- Make your creative ideas real (put them on paper).
- Apply drawing techniques.
- How to use diamonds in modern jewellery design.
- The importance of aesthetics. How to present your designs the most appealing way .
Examination
Diploma
Contemporary Diamond Jewellery Design Advanced
“Located in Antwerp at the very heart of the diamond trade, following a course at HRD Antwerp really helped me to gain a more in-depth understanding of the intrinsic value of a diamond. During the course I’ve also learned how to transfer this important emotion into contemporary jewellery designs, all while developing my own style.
Following a design course at HRD Antwerp has kick-started my career as it is today.
After following the course I felt confident enough about my design skills so I’ve competed in, and actually won the HRD Awards, a jewellery design competition organised by HRD Antwerp. It was the first official and international step of my career. A great experience which instantly gave me worldwide recognition.”
Alia Mouzannar, Aziz & Walid Mouzannar | 2nd Prize HRD Awards 2011 “You and Me”
Duration
Requirements
Min. age: 18 years.
Participation attest: Contemporary Diamond Jewellery Design Course - Basic Level.
Number of attendants
Target Group
This course is meant for:
Anyone who is interested in and passionate about jewellery.
Course Content
- Apply drawing techniques (traditional and advanced).
- Inspiration sources.
- Find your own style, your hallmark.
Examination
Diploma
Contemporary Diamond Jewellery Design Practice
This 5-day practical course is the follow-up course for the Contemporary Diamond Jewellery design courses Basic and Advanced. You have already acquired the necessary knowledge and skills to transfer your creative ideas from your mind to your paper. You can apply drawing techniques and maybe you even have your own portfolio already put together. You have your own unique style and preference in materials and drawing supplies.
The added value of this practice week is the presence of our expert design teacher who will guide you further in developing your style and preferences and who will help you to view an idea from different angles to eventually create a more special and unique piece of jewellery. You get the chance to ask questions and to test your ideas. Our teacher is, as it were, your sounding board and through targeted and constructive feedback you will find that extra bit of confidence that will lift your designs to the next level.
Duration
Requirements
Min. age: 18 years.
Participation attest: Contemporary Diamond Jewellery Design Course - Basic Level.
Participation attest: Contemporary Diamond Jewellery Design Course - Advanced Level.
Number of attendants
Target Group
This course is meant for:
Anyone who is interested in and passionate about jewellery.
Course Content
- Advanced application of drawing techniques, both traditional and innovative.
- Further development of your own style.
- Personal coaching and continuous feedback on your drawings will help to improve your views and skills.
Examination
Diploma
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Online Live Courses
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Digital Jewellery Design
The digital revolution begins now! Translate your inspirations into illustrated designs with the HRD Antwerp - Digital Jewellery Design course. Design jewellery anywhere and anytime, as it is possible through your little portable tablet, and achieve fast and surprising results with the help of Procreate technology. You will learn how to illustrate and render jewellery pieces using new technological digital techniques. Imagine a multimedia world, where images and creativity follow immediate paths, where everyday technology devices become the best means for developing your creative ability.
Polished Diamond Courses
Learn how to grade diamonds in one of the diamond capitals of the world. Our highly experienced lecturers will guide you through the fascinating world of diamonds. You will study the 4C’s: Carat, Colour, Clarity and Cut.
Rough Diamond Courses
These courses learn you how to sort a pile of rough diamonds into different categories according to various criteria such as size, colour, clarity and morphology. These courses focus on practice with a sound theoretical background. The new and extra module about Rough Diamond Management is the practical extension of the Introduction course.
Gemmology Courses
During these courses you’ll investigate the properties of gemstones, using specialized tools and you'll learn how to distinguish synthetic from natural gemstones (ruby, sapphire, emerald and more).
Custom-Made Courses
HRD Antwerp's Custom-Made courses are available on request. Course subjects include diamonds, gemstones, jewellery design and retail sales.
Workshops
Would you like to know more about fancy coloured diamonds, diamond treatments or laboratory-grown diamonds and diamond spectroscopy? HRD Antwerp offers workshops designed to introduce you into the fascinating world of extraordinary diamonds and focus on ruby, sapphire and emerald.