CAD Jewellery Design
CAD is the technical bridge between a sketch and something a setter can actually make. The designers in this category build accurate 3D models of rings, settings and bespoke pieces, so you can see proportions, stone placement and the small practical details before any metal is cut. For commissions where precision really counts, pavé layouts, complex halos, or reworking an old piece to take new stones, it saves a lot of guesswork.
From brief to wax prototype
Most CAD-led jobs begin with a brief and measurements, move on to renders you can review, and where it helps, a wax prototype printed or milled so you can judge the piece in your hand. A good CAD designer will be honest about what holds up to daily wear, flag any structural weakness early, and confirm tolerances for the setter and stone supplier. The 9 specialists listed here differ in software, turnaround and house style.
- Do you receive the CAD files and renders, or just the finished piece?
- Can they produce a wax or resin prototype before casting?
- Do they coordinate the casting, setting and finishing too?
Many of these designers carry a commission right through to casting, hand finishing and setting, so the CAD stage flows straight into bespoke jewellery design without changing hands. Compare the listings below and book a design consultation.
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