From Digital Model to Printed Jewelry
The design process is born on a computer screen. Designers start the CAD models of the ring, pendant, or bracelet. This design is edited again in the software within minutes with no need for tools or material. They modify curves, change an engraving, or play with the texture for just a few minutes. When fully satisfied, they export the file in a format compatible with the 3D printer. That file is then sent to the high-resolution 3D printer that creates the object layer by layer with extreme precision. Every minute detail remains present after printing. This digital workflow reduces time, costs, and waste compared to older methods. Ideas now transform into prototypes faster than ever before.
Finishing Touches and Post-Processing
The printing step is just that: one step in the processes of jewelry-making, followed by post-processing to meet professional standards prior to sale. Resin models are cleaned, cured, and meticulously prepared. Castable resin models go through investment casting to emerge as beautiful metal jewelry. Metal prints are polished, support materials are removed, and surface finishing is done by jewelers. They may wish to add some textures, engravings, or stones to increase the value of the pieces. Great finishing will turn a basic raw print into art wearable by any collector. Customers want comfort, utility, and a perfect look. Post-processing is what stands as a bridge between a printed prototype and a finished product in all its glory. This is where expertise and eye for detail come into play. The fresher the collaboration between the printer and a jeweler, the better the pieces will meet every expectation.