Which type of Jobs are available for jewelry designer’s

If you are looking for a generic looking model engagement or wedding ring, you can find sites online where you can “build your own ring” or order from their selection of common styles.  Jewelry stores will also have empty settings ready for you to pop a center diamond into Slot A, and maybe some smaller stones into Slot B.

But at the level of high end original designer jewelry, especially for men, the jewelry designer has a very important job. He or she has to craft a model that is attractive to the eye, original, and structurally sound. These rings are not made to be mixed and matched, although some changes can be made without compromising the art of the design. For example, a man’s wedding ring can be complete with or without diamonds, but has to translate what is masculine in taste and appearance into a luxury wedding band that he will wear with satisfaction for years.

 Inspiration is often found in a variety of places. Sometimes a line or shape will attract the designer’s eye. The hard work starts when he or she tries to translate that unique vision into a ring. Inspiration and creativity are the foundation of a good design, but there are other elements that have to be addressed for a successful ring design.

 The lines of the wedding band would have to be established. Women’s bridal jewelry can be ornate and delicate or bold and modern. But a man’s wedding band presents the designer with a more limited choice in line. How then to create a unique model?

Adding texture to the metal is one choice in the designer’s options. Composition is also an important consideration. In the composition various different components can be brought together to fashion a new and exciting design for the wedding ring. Because a man’s wedding ring must meet and satisfy certain standards of use, the composition must take into account the infrastructure required to give a man’s wedding ring its strength and durability. Unlike other forms of art, a ring must exhibit functional soundness. The design must also have comfort built into it. This is an item that will be worn every day for years.
Color can change a man’s wedding band from bland to vital. The different colors or metal available, especially in 18k gold, allow the designer to create different “looks” while remaining true to the form of the ring.

Analysis of the use of the wedding ring is important. A physically active man who uses his hands a great deal will be looking for a design that will be quite different from the CEO of a major corporation.  The size and shape of the hand must be considered for band width and weight. Can the ring be offered in more than one band width, or would that negatively affect the design?

It is obvious that a designer for men’s wedding rings, or any jewelry, has a great deal to consider when creating a high end ring. Good designers have to create a piece of art while working within the limitations of manufacturing and the human element. Not an easy job, but some jewelry designers do it very well.