CAD based design for the jewellery industry: A case study

Abstract

Abstract Jewel design is performed for many years and the designers and manufacturers follow a variety of inspirations. Traditionally the designs are generated based on the artistic sense of the creator, while at the same time a number of manufacturing restrictions apply. Nowadays, a series of advanced Computer Aided Design, CAD based tools are available in order to generate impressive concepts. Although, it is possible for designers to interface a CAD system and implement their design digitally, some prefer to use the programming capabilities offered by the CAD software developers. This is the way forward, in order to create unusual geometries for the jewellery industry and at the same time to develop the capability for generating a complete family of geometries that can satisfy even the most demanding customer. In the current paper, the latest approach is presented together with a case study.