About This Course

This mini course introduces essential prong stone setting CAD techniques using Rhino 3D, with a focus on accurate proportions, clean geometry, and production-ready modeling practices.

The course is designed as a targeted skill module for designers who want to understand and model prong settings correctly without committing to a full stone setting program.


Who This Course Is For

This course is for:

  • Jewelry designers who want a focused introduction to prong setting CAD

  • CAD users seeking to improve accuracy in basic stone setting models

  • Students exploring jewelry CAD before enrolling in a full stone setting course

  • Designers who need prong setting skills for simple production projects


What You’ll Learn

  • Model basic prong stone settings in Rhino 3D using production-focused CAD techniques

  • Understand correct seat placement, prong spacing, and stone clearance

  • Create clean, manufacturable prong geometry suitable for casting and setting

  • Apply consistent modeling logic for durability and repeatability

  • Prepare prong setting models for professional jewelry workflows

Course Curriculum

    1. Welcome Message from PJ Chen

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Diamond Anatomy

    3. Prong Set Concept

    4. Basic 4 Prong Set

    5. Custom Prong Set Head

    6. Next Step

About this course

  • $19.00
  • 6 lessons
  • 0.5 hours of video content

Prerequisite(s) and requirements

This course requires basic knowledge of Rhino 3D. Students should be comfortable with navigation, curves, and basic solid modeling before starting.

A computer with Rhino 3D installed is required. A three-button mouse is recommended for efficient modeling.

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

Instructor(s)

PJ Chen

Authorized Rhino 3D Trainner

PJ Chen is a jewelry CAD educator specializing in Rhino 3D with over 25 years of jewelry design and teaching experience. She has trained designers globally and helps students build professional workflows for production-ready jewelry modeling.

How This Mini Course Fits In

This mini course focuses exclusively on prong stone setting CAD techniques. Designers who want comprehensive training in multiple stone setting styles may consider the full Jewelry Stone Setting CAD course.

FAQ

  • How long will I have access the course?

    This is a lifetime membership course, meaning you will have unlimited access to all the course materials, which are pre-recorded and available at your convenience. You can learn at your own pace.

  • I am a beginner to Rhino 3D, is this a right course for me?

    Yes! This course is perfect for beginners to Rhino 3D, offering step-by-step guidance to help you quickly build foundational skills in prong setting design.

  • Can I download the course to watch offline?

    Currently, we do not offer offline downloads through the platform. However, you can access the course anytime as long as you have an internet connection.

  • What if I need additional tutoring for my own Rhino CAD design?

    You can certainly request private tutoring for your specific design needs. Simply send us your design and the 3DM file, and we will provide you with a customized estimate and schedule. Tutoring sessions are available for an additional fee, tailored to your individual project.

  • Do you offer subtitles in languages other than English?

    At this time, we offer subtitles in English only. However, you can use the "Live Caption" feature in Chrome to generate subtitles in your preferred language. For more information on how to enable this feature, please visit: Chrome Live Caption Support.

Students' Reviews

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Sandra Nicole Acvdo

I'm a big fan, I like the way she explained everything very detailed. As usual.

I'm a big fan, I like the way she explained everything very detailed. As usual.

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