You can create jewelry using Rhino by itself, but the hours it take to make gems, settings, and get it right is very time consuming. The rendering is excellent (virtually true to life). The options to alter the gem size and shape are super easy. You can pick from a number of gem shapes and types (colors can be changed). CrossGems makes it so much faster to design. This is a great plug-in for Rhino 7. I'm still learning how to use it, but it is fairly easy to dive right in. In my first hour I created a split band ring with a princess cut diamond. I spent a day creating a scarab pendant with multiple stones. The scarab required mostly Rhino work. I also created a uniquely designed pendant using mostly Rhino subD and added the gems using CrossGems. The file printed a 3D model and cast perfect - the 20mm stone I will set in a few days. It looks like the seat will hardly need any modifications, which is a really nice time saver, too. As a stone setter I often have to recreate seats (by removing material by hand) for gems. This will be breeze.
There was some difficulty getting the license activation moved over, but support was informative and diligent to get me successfully moved over. I am very happy.
We have been using Novedge for years and are very happy with their quick service when we need to make a purchase and excellent support resolving any issues.
Used rhino for the first time some 18 years ago. This software has come a long way. The upgrade was a little tricky as some of my older versions were the DVD kind. however I was SO IMPRESSED I called Rhino customer service - AND THEY ACTUALLY PICKED UP THE PHONE ON THE FIRST RING. It was scary. Not even your BFF picks up on the first ring! And it was US based support. I couldn't believe it. That was probably the best part. Then again the software is very good as well.
I recently purchased an IntelliCAD product from NOVEDGE. The price was amazing and their service before and after the sale was very prompt and professional. I was able to download and install the new CAD program in less than 24 hours. I highly recommend NOVEDGE.
You can create jewelry using Rhino by itself, but the hours it take to make gems, settings, and get it right is very time consuming. The rendering is excellent (virtually true to life). The options to alter the gem size and shape are super easy. You can pick from a number of gem shapes and types (colors can be changed). CrossGems makes it so much faster to design. This is a great plug-in for Rhino 7. I'm still learning how to use it, but it is fairly easy to dive right in. In my first hour I created a split band ring with a princess cut diamond. I spent a day creating a scarab pendant with multiple stones. The scarab required mostly Rhino work. I also created a uniquely designed pendant using mostly Rhino subD and added the gems using CrossGems. The file printed a 3D model and cast perfect - the 20mm stone I will set in a few days. It looks like the seat will hardly need any modifications, which is a really nice time saver, too. As a stone setter I often have to recreate seats (by removing material by hand) for gems. This will be breeze.
There was some difficulty getting the license activation moved over, but support was informative and diligent to get me successfully moved over. I am very happy.
We have been using Novedge for years and are very happy with their quick service when we need to make a purchase and excellent support resolving any issues.
Used rhino for the first time some 18 years ago. This software has come a long way. The upgrade was a little tricky as some of my older versions were the DVD kind. however I was SO IMPRESSED I called Rhino customer service - AND THEY ACTUALLY PICKED UP THE PHONE ON THE FIRST RING. It was scary. Not even your BFF picks up on the first ring! And it was US based support. I couldn't believe it. That was probably the best part. Then again the software is very good as well.
I recently purchased an IntelliCAD product from NOVEDGE. The price was amazing and their service before and after the sale was very prompt and professional. I was able to download and install the new CAD program in less than 24 hours. I highly recommend NOVEDGE.