Certificate course families — gemmology, CAD, metals, design and business

Beyond the three diploma ladders, JDMIS teaches certificate families that
stand on their own — and many students build a custom education by mixing
them.

Gemmology

Gemmology — Secrets of the Gem and Jewellery Trade is the foundation
certificate for anyone who touches gems: identification methods, treatments,
imitations and trade practice
(course page).
Gem Identification Methods continues the hands-on identification work
(course page).

Can't wait for a class to start learning? The
gem webinar replays
and the
gem e-book
are free.

Jewellery knowledge and trends

Aesthetic Self Discovery and Future Trends and Epic Contemporary Trends
train the eye — history, aesthetics and where jewellery is heading
(aesthetic course,
trends course).

Digital design (CAD)

From fundamentals of digital jewellery design
through intermediate 3D modelling and gem settings to advanced production —
the full modern CAD pipeline.

Jewellery business

For makers going commercial:
jewellery entrepreneurship,
digital jewellery photography,
merchandising
and marketing.

Which family fits you?

• Want to make → metal arts or fashion jewellery
• Want to draw and design → design foundation, then CAD
• Want to know what you are looking at → gemmology
• Want to sell → business family, alongside any making course

Every family appears on the
admissions calendar
with real dates — and the
Gem Globe
is a pleasant way to start thinking in gem sources.

What students say

“I am using the skills in my everyday life and my spare time has become very productive.”

— Shirley M. (Philippines) · published student feedback

“I hope to start and improve my own online shop.”

— Josephyn Y. (Singapore) · published student feedback

Free ways to explore

No sign-up, no payment — start with any of these.

TThe complete course guideFREE
Every course, family and diploma in one PDF.TTake the 2-minute course finderFREE
Answer a few questions, get personal course recommendations.FFree gem webinar replaysFREE
Full recorded sessions on gems and the jewellery trade.EExplore the Gem GlobeFREE
An interactive globe of the world's famous gem sources.

Keep exploring

Metalsmithing with basic stone settings — the second bench stepThe metalsmithing certificate — intermediate bench techniques plus your first bezel-set stAesthetic self discovery and future trends — the design-eye courseThe aesthetic self-discovery certificate — mapping your design eye against history and forIntricate and Versatile Fashion Jewellery Styles — the second certificateThe middle rung of the fashion jewellery ladder — intricate styles, multi-technique piecesMaster Fashion Jewellery Techniques — the top certificateThe top of the fashion jewellery certificate ladder — professional finishing, master techn

Check the live course calendar

Upcoming class dates for every course family are published on the school's admissions calendar.

Visit jdmis.edu.sg