Dazzle in the art and business of jewelry
Prepare for a brilliant career in the global jewelry industry
Hone your design skills, define your unique artistic voice, and position yourself to thrive in a multibillion-dollar industry that fuses cultural and commercial relevance. Working with other creatives from across the globe in our fully equipped 13,800-square-foot studio space, you’ll develop expertise in advanced techniques, materials, and cutting-edge 3D technology. Guided by experienced faculty, along with mentors from leading industry partners, you’ll learn to conceptualize, design, make, and market your jewelry collections. When you graduate from our STEM-designated degree program, you’ll be ready to define the future of jewelry as an artist, creative director, entrepreneur, maker, and innovator.
Jewelers Mutual x SCAD
Jewelry insurer and business solutions provider Jewelers Mutual® Group recently announced a transformative $10 million, 10-year alliance with SCAD to support bench jeweler education, reinforcing a shared commitment to developing the next generation of jewelry artisans and innovators. The funding will support several key initiatives, including the Bench Education Endowment (B.E.E.) by Jewelers Mutual Endowed Scholarship Fund, an annual scholarship program, enhancements to academic programming, upgrades to jewelry-making technology and equipment, and a naming gift to SCAD’s jewelry building.
Student work
"Untitled", white topaz and ceramic earrings | Patrick Taiwo View more student work
David Yurman x SCAD
With a gift of $1 million worth of gemstones, jewelry visionaries David and Sybil Yurman are nurturing emerging artisans at SCAD. See how the Yurmans are continuing to inspire students in the university’s leading-edge jewelry program, the largest in the U.S., and why the future of design and craftmanship is bright at SCAD.
Give shape to your dream career
Whether your jewelry is destined for exhibition or for retail markets, your SCAD education will prepare you for the journey. Graduate Kristen Baird (B.F.A., metals and jewelry, 2012) shares how SCAD inspired her to launch her own jewelry brand.
Top-ranked fashion programs
Join the top-ranked SCAD fashion programs, which have garnered praise from both Fashion Schools and The Business of Fashion. Through exceptional instruction, career-making resources, and emerging tech, SCAD earns best-of-the-best awards each year from top publications.
Related majors and minors
Jewelry is an ever-evolving field. In order to thrive in such an industry, many students choose to pursue a double major or related minor while they are here. You can explore new perspectives, harness diverse creative approaches, and develop a unique, well-rounded style — all while earning multiple degrees.
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A new era of STEM is here
Reimagine science, tech, engineering, and math at SCAD, home to 29 distinct STEM degree programs, each designated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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