Mastering Custom Signet Ring Design in Rhino 3D

From Classic to Championship Signet Ring Jewelry CAD Course

Unlock the full potential of Rhino 3D by learning to design one of the most iconic and versatile forms in jewelry: the signet ring.

Who This Course Is For

This course is designed for jewelry designers, CAD professionals, and makers who want to create detailed, production-ready signet rings—from refined classics to bold championship-style statement pieces. You'll learn not just how to model rings, but how to think like a designer and solve real-world CAD challenges in stone setting, engraving, and form development.



What You'll Learn
  • Create a variety of signet ring shapes: round, oval, cushion, heart, rectangular, angular, and more

  • Apply bezel and pavé stone settings, texturing, and engraving

  • Model low-relief custom artwork and integrate logos or symbols

  • Learn advanced surface editing, hollowing, and SubD modeling

  • Explore rendering techniques for professional presentation


Prerequisite(s) and requirements

There are no prerequisites for this class. All students must have a computer with Rhino installed before class. The Rhino trial version can be downloaded for free at https://www.rhino3d.com/download for 90 days. The Window system and three-button mouse is preferred.

For more hardware requirements please check at https://www.rhino3d.com/support 

If you prefer to use Mac, please check out Rhino for Mac information at https://www.rhino3d.com/mac

Course curriculum

    1. 1.1 Welcome and How to Use This Course

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    2. 1.2 Essential Surface Tools for Signet Ring Creation

    3. 1.3 Exercise Folder Download Files

    4. 1.4 Rhino File Version Converter: Convert Files Across Rhino Versions with Convert App

    1. 2.1 Creating a Box Signet Ring

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    2. 2.2 Classic Signet Ring Variations (Round, Oval, Cushion)

    3. 2.3 Designing a Heart-Shaped Signet Ringing

    4. 2.4 Rectangular Signet Ring Design

    5. 2.5 Angular Signet Ring Design

    6. 2.6 Faceted Angular Star Signet Ring

    7. 2.7 Hexagonal Signet Ring with Pavé Setting

    8. 2.8 Bezel-Set Emerald Cut Signet Ring

    9. 2.9 Rebuilding the Bottom of the Ring Shank

    10. 2.10 Engraving and Embossing Basics

    11. 2.11 text on ring- deform text on the side of ring

    1. 3.1 Hollow vs. Solid Ring Structures

    2. 3.2 Integrating Round Cabochon Stone Settings

    3. 3.3 Surface Editing Techniques on the Ring Shank

    4. 3.4 Marquise Faceted Stone Bezel Setting

    5. 3.5 Customizing Side Patterns on a Signet Ring

    6. 3.6 Tracing and Vectorizing Images for Custom Patterns

    7. 3.7 Bridge Design and Structural Fitting

    8. 3.8 Hammer-Textured Shield Signet Ring

    9. 3.9 Typography-Based Signet Rings

    10. 3.10 Bead Setting with Pattern – Part 1

    11. 3.11 Bead Setting with Pattern – Part 2

    12. 3.12 Understanding Raised Relief in Perspective View

    13. 3.13 Creating Low-Relief Koi Fish Details – Part 1

    14. 3.14 Creating Low-Relief Koi Fish Details – Part 2

    15. 3.15 Designing Signet Rings as Wax Seal Rings

    1. 4.1 Creating the Championship Ring Shank

    2. 4.2 Recessed Areas for Bead Setting and EngravedEmbossed Text

    3. 4.3 Raised Relief Design with Bead Setting

    4. 4.4 Applying Text and Logo to the Ring Side

    5. 4.5 Sculpting Low Relief Forms on the Ring Side

    6. 4.6 Creating Puffy Text for Championship Rings

    7. 4.7 Designing a Hollow Bridge and Ring Gallery

    8. 4.8 Pavé Setting – Part 1

    9. 4.9 Pavé Setting – Part 2

    1. 5.1 Setting Up Files for Rendering

    2. 5.2 Rendering techniques- Applying Materials, Environment and Background

    1. 6.0 SubD Signet Ring Practice

    2. 6.1 What is Rhino SubD

    3. 6.2 Create Classic Signet Ring with Rhino SubD

About this course

  • $495.00
  • 45 lessons
  • 6 hours of video content

Instructor

PJ Chen

Authorized Rhino 3D Trainner

PJ Chen is an Authorized Rhino3D Trainer and a Jewelry Designer. She had taught both Jewelry and Industrial Design and work in the jewelry industry for over 20 years. PJ is specialized in jewelry/eyewear/watch design, and Rhino3D modeling training for group or corporation.

🕒 Special Note: This is a Drip-Release Course (Early Access Phase)

You’re enrolling in the early access version of
Mastering Custom Signet Ring Design in Rhino 3D
at a special early-bird price of $295 (full price: $495).

This course follows a drip-release format, meaning new modules will unlock weekly. This structured pace gives you time to practice each lesson before moving forward, and ensures a focused learning experience.

📅 Drip Schedule – Module Release Dates:

  • Module 1 – July 16

  • Module 2 – July 23

  • Module 3 – July 30

  • Module 4 – August 6

  • Final Week (Bonuses + Next Steps) – August 13
     – Rendering Techniques
     – Classic Signet Rings with Rhino SubD
     – Feedback Submission & Community Engagement


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