FMJ 431
Theory of Metal and Jewellery Design
2
Course Description
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. to understand the properties of metals, alloys, and how they are formed;
2. understand their usable states and nature in the jeweller’s craft and trade; and
3. effectively engage studio processes.
Course Outline
The course focuses on theories that govern the decorative process and decorative options: Gem
setting, aluminium fabrication and finishing, electroplating, refining of precious metals.
Gemmology; stones; synthetic and imitation. Calculation of alloys of noble metals; calculation of
gold alloys. Raising and lowering of determined precious metal weights. Calculation of solder
alloys/ steel alloys.