A Lapidarist is an expert on precious stones and the art of cutting, shaping and engraving them. The term lapidary is also used to describe those who collect or deal in gems.
Personal Competencies
You have a keen interest in stones and gems
You can determine the procedure of my own work
You would like to start your own business
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in any stream
2. Complete a Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc/B.Des) in Gemology/Jewellery Designing
OR Complete a Diploma in Gemology
OR Complete a Bachelor’s degree followed by a Master’s degree (M.Sc/M.Des) in the same or related field
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Where will you study?
Institutes offering courses in Gemology
1. National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Delhi 2. ENSIGN - The Jewel Design Institute, New Delhi 3.Arch Gemology and Jewelry Institute, Jaipur 4.National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad 5.National Institute of Design, Vijayawada 6. Indian Gemological Institute, Delhi 7. Indian Institute of Gems and Jewellery, Mumbai 8. St. Xavier's College 9.Indian Institute of Art and Design 10. Indian Institute of Gemology, New Delhi 11.Industrial Design Center, Mumbai 12. GIA India
Fees
The approx course fee ranges between INR 50,000-2,00,000*
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from institute to institute)
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes* • Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI* • Scholarships are also made available in institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA) • Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc. • All banks give education loans
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Jewellery Stores, Antique Shops galleries or stores etc
Entrepreneurship: You can choose to start your own business
Work Environment: You will spend much of their time at a workbench or polishing station, using tools and chemicals. You will not head a team. Local travel is not a part of the job profile. If you were to be employed by a store or a gallery, you are likely to work 5 to 6 days a week, 8 to 9 hours every day.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Surabhi Swarup, the founder of MAIA Bespoke, is both a designer and lapidarist. Her work features everywhere from a Chanel flagship store in Paris to Indian palaces to five-star hotels. Swarup has a Bachelor’s in Design and History from Apeejay Institute of Design, Delhi.*
Lapidarist
NCS Code: NA | GN0181. Complete 10+2 in any stream
2. Complete a Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc/B.Des) in Gemology/Jewellery Designing
OR Complete a Diploma in Gemology
OR Complete a Bachelor’s degree followed by a Master’s degree (M.Sc/M.Des) in the same or related field
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Institutes offering courses in Gemology
1. National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Delhi
2. ENSIGN - The Jewel Design Institute, New Delhi
3.Arch Gemology and Jewelry Institute, Jaipur
4.National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad
5.National Institute of Design, Vijayawada
6. Indian Gemological Institute, Delhi
7. Indian Institute of Gems and Jewellery, Mumbai
8. St. Xavier's College
9.Indian Institute of Art and Design
10. Indian Institute of Gemology, New Delhi
11.Industrial Design Center, Mumbai
12. GIA India
The approx course fee ranges between INR 50,000-2,00,000*
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from institute to institute)
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also made available in institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Places of Work: Jewellery Stores, Antique Shops galleries or stores etc
Entrepreneurship: You can choose to start your own business
Work Environment: You will spend much of their time at a workbench or polishing station, using tools and chemicals. You will not head a team. Local travel is not a part of the job profile. If you were to be employed by a store or a gallery, you are likely to work 5 to 6 days a week, 8 to 9 hours every day.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Apprentice → Lapidarist → Senior Lapidarist → Instructor
The approx. salary of a Lapidarist ranges between INR 20,415-4,16,667* per month.
Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Gemologist/Salary
*The figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Surabhi Swarup, the founder of MAIA Bespoke, is both a designer and lapidarist. Her work features everywhere from a Chanel flagship store in Paris to Indian palaces to five-star hotels. Swarup has a Bachelor’s in Design and History from Apeejay Institute of Design, Delhi.*
Source: https://www.worldconstructionnetwork.com/contractors/interior-designers/surabhi-design/
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
gem cutter and polisher, lapidary artist, diamond grader