The Impact of Technology on Jewellery Design and Manufacturing: Exploring Traditional and Modern Techniques

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Benha University, Faculty of Applied Arts, Metal Products and Jewelry Department, Benha, Egypt

2 National Research Centre (NRC), Textile Research and Technology Institute (TRTI), Pre-treatment and Finishing of Cellulose based Textiles Department (PFCTD), El-Behouth St. (former El-Tahrir str.), Dokki, P.O. 12622, Giza, Egypt

Abstract

Gemstones and jewelry have been a part of mankind since ancient times, with early jewelry made from pebbles, feathers, bones, and shells. Gems were prized for their durability and beauty. Diamonds became more common after the discovery of cutting techniques in Europe around 1300. Jewelry served various purposes, including as amulets for protection and symbols of power. Different civilizations, such as the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and Byzantines, had their own unique jewelry styles and techniques. The Middle Ages saw a decline in luxury jewelry, but the Crusades brought new influences from the East. Jewelry-making techniques have evolved over time, with modern methods such as 3D printing and CAD/CAM being used today. The jewelry-making process involves designing, CAD/CAM, model making, rubber molding, waxing, casting, grinding, filing, metal setting, and polishing.

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Journal of Textiles, Coloration and Polymer Science

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 27 February 2024

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History

  • Receive Date: 31 December 2023
  • Revise Date: 23 February 2024
  • Accept Date: 27 February 2024

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