Admissions Open — 2026 Batch

B.Des in Jewellery &
Accessory Design

"Jewellery is architecture for the body — storytelling through metal and stone."
India's most complete jewellery design degree: bridging centuries of Indian craftsmanship with Matrix CAD, gemology and the business intelligence to build your own brand.

◆ 4 Years · Full-Time Degree NAAC Accredited Noida, Delhi NCR GIA-Level Gemology Lab
Design — Manual Craft & CADPillar 1
Technology — Gemology & ManufacturingPillar 2
Business — Enterprise & Market ReadinessPillar 3
6 Specialisation CategoriesExplore ↓
4 Yrs
Degree
2
Intl Competitions
4 Mo
Industry Internship
₹15L
Highest Package
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NAAC Accredited Limited Seats Matrix CAD Training
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NAAC AccreditedNationally recognised quality
Gemology LabMicroscopes, spectroscopes, refractometers
Matrix CADIndustry-standard jewellery CAD software
2 International CompetitionsEvery student competes globally
Candere · Kalyan & MorePlacement with top jewellery brands
Is This Right for You?

This Degree Was
Crafted for You If You…

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    Are drawn to jewellery, accessories and the art of adornmentYou notice rings, necklaces and earrings not as accessories but as design objects — and wonder how they're made
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    Just finished 12th and want a career in jewellery design, luxury or accessoriesAny stream — Arts, Commerce or Science. No prior jewellery experience required to apply
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    Want to master both handcraft and digital tools — CAD, 3D printing, gemologyIMS DIA is the only college in Noida with a dedicated Gemology Lab and Matrix CAD training for jewellery
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    Dream of working with India's leading jewellery brands or launching your ownAlumni work at Candere by Kalyan Jewellers, PC Jewellers, Titan and more — or run their own studios
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    Want global exposure — 2 international design competitions are built into your degreeEvery IMS DIA jewellery student participates in international competitions as part of their curriculum
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Eligibility Criteria

Joining B.Des Jewellery & Accessory Design at IMS DIA is straightforward — here's exactly what you need:

Passed Class 12 from any stream — Arts, Commerce or Science
Minimum 50% aggregate in 10+2 (SC/ST relaxation as applicable)
◆Creative interest in jewellery, accessories, materials or luxury design
DIA Design Aptitude Test (DAT / GAT & CAT) — a brief creative assessment
Portfolio presentation & personal interaction with the IMS DIA jury panel
Apply Free — Limited Seats ◆
The 3 Pillars

A Degree Built on
Three Unshakeable Foundations

Most jewellery courses teach either craft or CAD. IMS DIA teaches all three dimensions — Design, Technology and Business — because a complete jewellery designer needs all three to build a lasting career.

01
Design
Manual Craft & CAD
Master the full spectrum of jewellery design — from hand sketching and wax carving to precision Matrix CAD. Learn to draw beautiful pieces and produce them in digital formats ready for manufacturing.
Jewellery sketching & ideation — developing your unique design voice
Wax carving & hand model-making for traditional jewellery forms
Matrix CAD — industry-standard 3D jewellery design software
Orthographic views, weight approximation & production specifications
Collection development — from concept mood board to final presentation
2D illustration & rendering using Adobe Suite and Corel Draw
02
Technology
CAD, Gemology & Manufacturing
Go beyond aesthetics into the technical mastery that separates amateur designers from industry professionals. Gemology, manufacturing processes and digital tools combine to make you production-ready.
Gemology — diamond grading, coloured gemstone identification & quality assessment
Gemology Lab: daylight lamps, microscopes, spectroscopes, refractometers
Metalsmithing: casting, soldering, stone setting, finishing & hallmarking
Manufacturing processes — mass production, quantity production & cost estimation
3D printing & digital fabrication for jewellery prototyping
Assay office visits — understanding hallmarking aligned with industry standards
03
Business
Enterprise & Market Readiness
A technically brilliant jewellery designer who cannot sell, price or position their work will not succeed. IMS DIA builds the business acumen to turn creative talent into a sustainable career or enterprise.
Luxury brand strategy & jewellery market positioning
Retail management — understanding showrooms, pricing & consumer behaviour
Export-oriented international market intelligence & portfolio building
E-commerce & digital marketing for jewellers — DTC brand building
Entrepreneurship modules: starting your own jewellery studio or boutique
Industry interface: internships, client interaction & trade show exposure
Design Pillar In Depth

Manual Craft Meets
Digital Precision

At IMS DIA, jewellery design is taught in its full depth — the warmth of the hand and the precision of the machine, side by side in every semester.

◆ Manual Design & Craft
The Handmade Foundation
Traditional jewellery-making skills are the irreplaceable foundation of great design. Before you can design digitally, you must understand what your hands can make — and why that matters to the buyer.
  • Jewellery sketching, croquis drawing and design ideation techniques
  • Wax carving and hand model-making for ring, pendant and earring forms
  • Metalsmithing: casting, soldering, setting and finishing techniques
  • Cultural symbolism study — Indian jewellery history from Mughal to contemporary
  • Material exploration with precious metals, non-precious materials and alloys
Wax Carving Hand Sketching Metalsmithing Stone Setting
◆ CAD & Digital Design
Industry-Standard Digital Mastery
Matrix CAD is the jewellery industry's professional design software — used by every major jewellery brand and manufacturer globally. IMS DIA students master it to professional production-ready standard.
  • Matrix CAD — precise 3D jewellery design, modification and production spec generation
  • Orthographic views, weight approximation and cost estimation for precious jewellery
  • Self-initiated CAD projects — developing original designs in production-ready format
  • Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator for presentation, rendering and portfolio development
  • Corel Draw for 2D technical design, print layouts and client proposals
  • 3D printing workflows — from CAD file to physical prototype
Matrix CAD Rhino 3D Adobe Suite Corel Draw 3D Printing
◆ Technology Pillar

Gemology: Know
Every Stone You Set

A jewellery designer who cannot identify and grade gemstones is incomplete. IMS DIA's dedicated Gemology Lab gives you the technical knowledge to assess, specify and source diamonds and coloured gemstones to professional grading standards.

Diamond Grading & Assessment
Understand the 4Cs at a professional level — cut, colour, clarity and carat weight — for accurate commercial assessment and client consultancy
Coloured Gemstone Identification
Identify emeralds, rubies, sapphires and semi-precious stones through optical properties, inclusions and spectroscopic analysis
Hallmarking & Assay Office Visits
Understand precious metal hallmarking standards through direct visits to assay offices — an industry experience most design courses don't offer
Non-Precious & Sustainable Materials
Identify and apply non-precious materials to create stunning jewellery and accessory collections — bamboo, ceramic, resin and ethically sourced alternatives
The IMS DIA Gemology Lab
A professional-grade gemology laboratory — one of the very few in any Indian design college — with real scientific equipment used in the industry daily.
Daylight lamps for accurate colour grading assessment
Binocular microscopes for inclusion examination and clarity grading
Spectroscopes for optical identification of gemstone species
Refractometers for refractive index measurement and gem ID
Diamond grading equipment aligned with GIA standards
Metal-smithing workshop with casting, setting and finishing tools
HP Workstations + iMac with Matrix, Rhino & Adobe Suite
Manufacturing & Production

From Sketch to Showcase:
Every Step of Making

Understanding how jewellery is made at scale is what separates a designer from a craftsperson. IMS DIA teaches the full manufacturing pipeline — from individual piece to mass production.

01
Jewellery Making Techniques
Comprehensive training in traditional metalsmithing techniques — casting, forging, soldering, filing, polishing and surface treatments used in professional jewellery production
Lost-Wax CastingForgingSolderingSurface Finishing
02
Stone Setting Methods
Learn every major setting style used in professional jewellery — prong, bezel, pavé, channel, tension and flush setting — with understanding of how each affects design and durability
Prong SettingBezel SettingPavéChannel Setting
03
Mass & Quantity Production
In-depth understanding of mass production activities, quantity production techniques, technological innovations and commercial developments in the jewellery manufacturing industry
Production PlanningCost EstimationWeight Approx.Quality Control
04
Digital Fabrication
3D printing for jewellery prototyping, laser cutting for precision components and CNC-driven manufacturing — bridging the gap between digital design and physical object
3D PrintingLaser CuttingPrototypingCNC Basics
05
Sustainable Jewellery Making
Upcycling precious metals, ethical gemstone sourcing, recycled material techniques and circular jewellery design — aligned with global luxury sustainability standards
Recycled MetalsEthical SourcingUpcyclingCircular Design
06
Technical Documentation
Production-ready technical drawing, orthographic projections, weight calculations, material specifications and client documentation aligned with industry and export standards
Technical DrawingBOM SheetsExport StandardsSpec Sheets
◆ Business Pillar

Design a Career,
Not Just a Collection

Creative excellence without business intelligence produces beautiful portfolios — not sustainable careers. IMS DIA's enterprise curriculum ensures you graduate ready to work for India's top jewellery brands or launch your own.

Global Market Intelligence
Understand the international jewellery export market — how Indian designers and manufacturers supply global luxury brands, and how to position your designs for export-oriented buyers
Export Ready
Luxury Brand Strategy
Study how the world's great jewellery houses — Cartier, Tiffany, Tanishq, PC Jewellers — build brand equity, loyalty and premium positioning. Apply this to your own brand or employer
Brand Building
Retail & Market Readiness
A certificate in Retail Management is embedded in the curriculum — giving you working knowledge of showroom operations, pricing, consumer behaviour and jewellery retail standards
Retail Certified
E-commerce & Digital Marketing
Launch and grow a jewellery brand online — D2C strategy, Instagram jewellery marketing, Etsy and marketplace selling, influencer partnerships and digital brand content creation
Digital First
Entrepreneurship & Studio Launch
Enterprise modules cover business plan development, studio setup, pricing strategy, client acquisition and the operational realities of running a jewellery brand or accessory boutique
Own Your Brand
Industry Interface & Internships
4-month mandatory internship with leading jewellery design firms, plus built-in industry visits, trade fairs, brand presentations and portfolio reviews with real industry professionals
Industry Network
◆ Specialisation Categories

Six Jewellery Design
Worlds to Explore

Jewellery design is not one discipline — it is six distinct creative and commercial worlds. At IMS DIA, you explore all and specialise in yours.

◆ Category 01
Fine Jewellery Design
Gold, platinum and precious gemstone jewellery — rings, necklaces, earrings and bracelets crafted for the premium retail and luxury market with precise CAD and traditional setting techniques
Gold & PlatinumDiamond SettingLuxury Retail
◆ Category 02
Fashion Accessories
Statement accessories — bags, belts, footwear hardware and bold fashion jewellery — designed for the fashion-forward consumer and sold through lifestyle and fashion retail channels
Statement PiecesFashion RetailTrend-Driven
◆ Category 03
Indian Heritage Jewellery
Reimagining India's extraordinary jewellery traditions — Kundan, Polki, Meenakari, temple jewellery and Jadau — as contemporary luxury objects for Indian and international premium markets
Kundan & PolkiMeenakariTemple Jewellery
◆ Category 04
Body Jewellery & Wearable Art
Jewellery as artistic expression — conceptual body ornaments, wearable sculptures and avant-garde accessories that challenge conventional notions of adornment and push design boundaries
Conceptual DesignWearable SculptureArt Galleries
◆ Category 05
Bridal & Wedding Jewellery
India's most commercially significant jewellery category — designing complete bridal sets, occasion jewellery and trousseau pieces for the wedding industry, one of the world's largest luxury markets
Bridal SetsWedding IndustryCustom Orders
◆ Category 06
Sustainable Jewellery
Designing beautiful jewellery with ethical materials — recycled metals, lab-grown diamonds, upcycled gemstones and biodegradable accessories for the conscious luxury consumer of tomorrow
Recycled MetalsLab-Grown GemsConscious Luxury
◆ Career Outcomes

Where This Degree
Takes You in the Jewellery World

IMS DIA jewellery design graduates are hired by India's most prestigious jewellery brands, global luxury houses and accessory companies — or they launch their own.

Jewellery Designer
Fine jewellery brands, luxury maisons, export houses
CAD Jewellery Designer
Manufacturing firms, export-oriented jewellery brands
Gemologist
Diamond labs, GIA-affiliated grading centres, luxury retail
Accessory Designer
Fashion brands, lifestyle labels, export accessories
Retail & Brand Manager
Candere, Kalyan, Tanishq, PC Jewellers, Titan
Jewellery Stylist
Editorial, advertising, e-commerce product photography
Export Design Consultant
Jewellery export houses, international brand collections
Jewellery Studio Founder
Launch your own brand, boutique or online jewellery label
Apply Now → Enter the Jewellery Industry
The Indian Jewellery Market: Your Opportunity
₹7–15 LPA Graduate Package Range
IMS DIA jewellery graduates work at Candere by Kalyan Jewellers, PC Jewellers, Titan and more — with packages scaling rapidly with CAD and gemology skills
India is the World's Largest Jewellery Exporter
India exports over $35 billion in gems and jewellery annually — creating thousands of design positions for trained CAD and production-ready jewellery designers every year
Wedding Industry: ₹3.75 Trillion Market
India's wedding jewellery segment alone is one of the world's largest luxury categories — with bridal jewellery designers among the highest-paid in the domestic market
Sustainable Jewellery: Fastest-Growing Segment
Lab-grown diamonds, recycled gold and ethical sourcing are creating entirely new premium brand categories that need design talent with both creative and technical credentials
Digital & D2C Jewellery Brands Booming
Platforms like BlueStone, Melorra and CaratLane are creating hundreds of new jewellery design positions for graduates who understand digital-first brand building
◆ 4-Year Structure

Your Journey from
Student to Jewellery Designer

Each year builds on the last — from foundational craft skills to industry-ready professional practice. Designed with deliberate progression so you graduate fully formed, not just qualified.

Year 1 · Foundation
Exploration & Craft Basics
  • Design fundamentals & visual language for jewellery
  • Introduction to metalsmithing tools and workshop safety
  • Jewellery history — ancient India to Art Deco to contemporary
  • Material exploration: precious metals, stones and non-precious materials
  • Basic sketching and ideation for jewellery and accessories
Year 2 · Core Skills
Technical Depth
  • Matrix CAD training — from basics to production-ready design
  • Gemology: diamond grading, coloured stone identification
  • Advanced metalsmithing: casting, stone setting and finishing
  • Accessory design — bags, belts and fashion hardware
  • Introduction to business, market and consumer research
Year 3 · Advanced & Industry
Professional Practice
  • Advanced CAD: orthographic views, weight & cost estimation
  • Manufacturing technology: mass production & quality control
  • International competition participation (1 of 2 competitions)
  • Live industry briefs and brand collaboration projects
  • Export market study and design for international buyers
Year 4 · Transformation
Graduate Ready
  • 4-month professional internship with jewellery design firms
  • Graduation collection — your complete professional portfolio
  • 2nd international design competition entry
  • Brand development and business plan — launch your own label
  • Graduation exhibition presented to press, buyers and recruiters
Start My Jewellery Design Journey ◆
◆ Why IMS DIA

Six Reasons This Is
India's Best Jewellery Design Degree

Not claims. Verifiable, specific advantages that IMS DIA jewellery graduates have when they walk into a studio, a showroom or a design competition.

India's Most Equipped Gemology Lab
Daylight lamps, microscopes, spectroscopes and refractometers — a professional gemology lab that most Indian design colleges simply don't have. You learn to grade diamonds the way GIA trains professionals.
Unique Facility
Matrix CAD — Industry Standard
Matrix CAD is used by every major jewellery manufacturer and export house globally. We train you to professional production-ready standard — the skill most in-demand when jewellery companies hire.
Job-Ready Tech
2 International Competitions Per Degree
Every jewellery design student participates in two international design competitions as a formal part of their curriculum — building a global portfolio and professional recognition before graduation.
Global Exposure
Metalsmithing Workshop & Labs
A fully equipped metalsmithing workshop with the latest tools and machinery for hands-on practice in metalworking, casting, setting and finishing — plus digital fabrication through 3D printing and laser cutting.
Hands-On Making
Faculty with GIA & Industry Experience
HOD Ms Ritu Gulati has 25+ years of jewellery industry experience, GIA Diamond Grading certification, and has worked with brands like PC Jewellers and Izaari. Faculty who've lived the industry you're entering.
Expert Mentors
Enterprise: Launch Your Own Brand
E-commerce modules, digital marketing for jewellers, retail management certification and business planning modules — you graduate with the skills to work for top brands OR start your own jewellery label immediately.
Career + Entrepreneur
◆ How to Apply

4 Steps to Your
Jewellery Design Degree

Transparent, student-friendly and designed to identify passionate creators — not just top scorers. Free to apply. No hidden steps.

01
Apply Online
Complete the IMS DIA admissions form through the official portal. Free to apply — takes under 3 minutes with no upfront fee required.
02
Aptitude Test (GAT & CAT)
A brief General Ability Test and Creative Ability Test to assess your design thinking and creative potential — designed to identify talent, not eliminate passion.
03
Portfolio & Jury Interview
Present your portfolio (or ideas — no portfolio required to start) to the IMS DIA jury panel for a personal interaction about your goals and creative interests.
04
Offer & Enrollment ◆
Receive your formal admission offer, complete documentation and fee payment — and officially join India's finest jewellery design program.
Begin My Application — Free ◆
◆ Alumni Stories

Words from Our
Jewellery Design Graduates

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I came in after 12th having never touched a piece of metalsmithing equipment in my life. By Year 2 I was working in the gemology lab grading actual diamonds. The Matrix CAD training was so thorough that I received a job offer from a Noida-based export house while I was still in my third year. IMS DIA is the only college in India that teaches gemology this seriously.

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SIMRAN VERMA
B.Des Jewellery Design · Batch 2023
◆ Now: CAD Designer at Jewellery Export House
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The business modules at IMS DIA are what genuinely set it apart. I didn't just learn to design beautiful jewellery — I learned how to price it, how to tell its story, how to sell it online and how to position a brand for the premium market. I launched my own small jewellery label six months after graduation and it is now selling on two platforms. The enterprise curriculum made that possible.

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PRIYA BHATIA
B.Des Jewellery Design · Batch 2022
◆ Now: Founder, Online Jewellery Label
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My parents wanted me to study commerce. I wanted to work with jewellery. IMS DIA gave me a degree where I studied both — the craft, the gemology, the technology AND the business. I now work at Candere by Kalyan Jewellers managing new design development. The two international competitions I entered during my degree gave my portfolio international exposure that other candidates simply didn't have.

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ANANYA SHARMA
B.Des Jewellery Design · Batch 2023
◆ Now: Designer at Candere by Kalyan Jewellers
◆ Admissions Open — 2026 Batch · Noida, Delhi NCR

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Career Begins Here.

Every great jeweller began with one decisive choice.

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