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7 Principles of Jewelry Design
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Point of Emphasis
- Emphasis- the focal point of the jewelry design that catches the viewer's attention.
- In jewelry by contrasting it with other areas in size, shape, color or texture.
Movement
- Movement- path our eyes follow in a particular piece of jewelry.
Create Movement by arranging elements through the use of repetition, rhythm and action.
Repetition
Rhythm
Action
Variety of Elements
Variety uses difference sizes, shapes, and colors
Balance
Balance- distribution of the visual weights of materials, colors, texture and space in jewelry designs.
Symmetrical (Formal) Balance
Proportion
Asymmetrical (Informal) Balance
- Proportion- the feeling of unity created when all the elements (color, size, amount) in a particular jewelry piece relate well with each other.
- Proportion is all about the relationship of one part of the design to another or one area to the whole.
Radial Balance
Harmony-how the different elements in a piece of jewelry relate to and complement each other.
Harmony- similar elements throughout the work
Harmony is... Visual Happinesss
Off- Balance
Contrast
- Contrast -created by using elements that conflict with one another.
- complementary colors (colors opposing each other on the color wheel)
- using different directions (horizontal and vertical lines)
- extremely light and dark values.
Unity
Unity- how the elements in a design work together.
Unity can be created by proximity, grouping like items together in a design and repeating a color, texture or element throughout a design.