Interesting Jewelry Designs to 3D Print
To be able to sell a Jewelry design easily, it has to be designed in such a way that it competes with the most elegant hand-crafted design. If you want a jewelry design that is both easy to 3D print and easy to sell, you have to make sure that the design has elements that are capable of grabbing someone’s attention instantly.
Let us take a look at some designs that are easy to print and have features that are stunning or minimalistic in an unexpected way, making them easy to sell.
1. BeaRING
Everybody loves fidget spinners, a simple bearing with some wings and some tiny weights to keep your mind calm. What if someone made a ring with the same spinny concept? Imagine being able to wear your fidget spinner everywhere you go. That is exactly the thought behind the beaRING. Even the name is quite amusing; it is a word-play on the word “bearing,” which is the major component of the spinner.
This print-in-place toy is perfect for people seeking endless entertainment. Selling this model is going to be very easy. You don’t need to add support structures or rafts to get this print right. The recommended material for this model is PETG, so you might need a special PETG printer to ensure smooth, error-free printing.
Download link: Thingiverse.
2. Cuban Gold Chain
This traditional jewelry design from Cuba is known for its versatility. The simple chain link design lets you wear it as a necklace or as a bracelet. This design features linked chains of gold, which are usually 20 to 30 inches long and 4 to 20 mm wide. This design is popular mostly because of the Hip-Hop legends who made this design a staple when it comes to their fashion statement.
Cuban chains are subtle in terms of the design, but should you need some extra bling, modifying this design is as easy as adding some diamonds to the links or adding a big, studded pendant. This model featured on Thingiverse was designed to be printed using gold-colored PLA filaments so that you have some affordable chains.
If you have a metal 3D Printer, you could probably print it with some gold. You will not require supports or rafts; however, a brim might be helpful.
Download link: Thingiverse.
3. Leopard Ring for Men
This ring ring is designed to look like a roaring leopard head and it is studded with stones for a boost to its aesthetic appeal. The inner size is about 20mm and has been designed to fit approximately a US size of 10.25. The images posted by the designer show two different color schemes. One with gold lines and another with silver lines. The original design uses 14K and 18K gemstones. The base is silver.
If you cannot afford to print this model with the recommended materials, you can use thermoplastics with a metallic color and use plastic or glass to replace the gemstones. The designer behind this awe-inspiring model is a practicing jewelry designer; this model is a perfect example of great craftsmanship and design skills.
Download Link: Cults3D.
4. Recycled Filament Jewelry
Sustainable fashion is the need of the hour. The fashion industry is one of the largest emitters of carbon, with larger volumes of carbon emission than international flights and maritime shipping combined. This industry is also the second-largest consumer of water. This design was created with sustainability in mind.
This design is part of a project known as the eTwinning project, which is a sustainability initiative helmed by Dimitris Fotiou, a sculptor and art teacher from Greece. The project collaborators are Natalia Tzitzi and Anita Simac. This project uses recycled high-impact polystyrene filaments from old refrigerators.
Download link: Thingiverse.
5. House Stark Wolf Pin
It is not easy to forget Sansa Stark’s dire wolf Pin from the Game of Thrones TV show. This piece will sell easily among the GOT fanbase, and the design mixes class with the timeless design aesthetic of Game of Thrones. The Direwolf Sigil is one of the most iconic sigils from George R.R. Martin’s fictional world. The Direwolf Sigil makes a perfect ornamental piece. There are pins, brooches, pendants, and several pieces of jewelry that can be based on the Direwolf Sigil.
The creator of this design has not provided any instructions for printing it; however, this design does not have any overhangs, so it can be printed in place without any support structures.
Download link: Cults3D.
6. Ancient Tiger Pendant
This tiger pendant is another design that is bound to turn heads and grab attention. This model is based on an ancient Asian aesthetic; fans of the old Karate Kid movies or the new Kobra Kai series would be able to relate to this design. The design features a roaring tiger and resembles an ancient kung fu medallion.
This has to be printed in a nice golden finish, and if you can add some effects to emulate its age, it will increase its aesthetic value. The STL file available can be scaled to fit your requirements. The file is ready for manufacture through 3D printing or milling.
If you choose to make this model with silver with the default dimensions, it will weigh about 18.7 grams. There are no further instructions for printing this model.
Download link: Cults3D.
7. Curvis Bangle
This is a simple bangle design with an eye-catching geometric design. Since it does not have any prominent overhangs, it will not require support structures. This design is bound to get some views, and a good percentage of these views are going to be translated into sales.
You can print this model in multiple colors to get more models out in the market. The file format available is STL. No instructions for printing have been provided by the designer.
Download link: MyMiniFactory.
8. Celtic Knot Pendant
The Celtic Knot design is an important part of the Celtic culture, and it can be seen in several important pieces of the Celtic Culture. The famous Triquetra or the Treyarch symbol is an example of the Celtic Knot design. This pendant model is designed for 3D printing and is a sure-shot head-turner. The knot design on this model is virtually impossible to craft by hand, giving it an other-worldly appearance. However, it is easy to print, and it can be printed in place without any support structures.
The creator of this design has also added a second model, which is slightly tricky to print due to a slight curve. The creator recommends FDM printing with 0.12 resolution with no infill and support structures for the flat version, while the curved version requires 65% support roof density.
Download link: MyMiniFactory.
9. Bali Style Pendant
Balinese jewelry designs are famous worldwide for their fine filigree work, granulation work, and jawan Filigree, which involves delicate metalwork using tiny beads and twisted threads of metal, soldered together to create an image or a pattern. Jawan is another technique that uses tiny spots of silver. The most interesting thing about Balinese Jewelry is the absence of chiseled or engraved metal.
This pendant model is a fine replication of these techniques and is a fairly simple print-in-place model. There are no instructions from the creator on how to print this model. So it might help you to run a few trials to make sure you get it right.
Download link: MyMiniFactory.
10. Fox Pendant
This cute little pendant is one of the easiest 3D print jobs you can ever do. It is one of the most brilliantly designed pendants, and also the minimalist. It is a simple print-in-place model, and you can print it very quickly. The creator of this model claims 30 minutes of printing time on a k8200 printer. No further instructions about the printing material or print settings have been provided.
Download link: Thingiverse.
Best 3D Modeling Software For Jewelry?
To prepare jewellery designs for 3D printing, you need a program that you can use to create 3D models and even slice the designs. It should also be easy to use and at the same time it should be powerful enough to create complex 3D models. There are many jewelry design software available, but we recommend using SelfCAD. SelfCAD is one of the easiest 3D design software available that comes with all the tools you will need to bring your ideas to life.
Some of the tools of SelfCAD include freehand drawing and sketching tools that are helpful in creating 3D models from scratch. You can also import 2D drawings of jewelry and trace around them using those tools and later turn them into 3D models with ease. In addition to that, SelfCAD also comes with image to 3D tool for converting images to 3D models. Get to know how to turn your photos into 3D models in the video below.
You can also import your files to SelfCAD and modify it based on your requirements. For example, you can import them and apply colors, as shown below.
SelfCAD offers many learning resources to assist you in mastering 3D modeling. SelfCAD Academy is a good example as it provides comprehensive, step-by-step courses covering the fundamentals of 3D modeling and guiding users through the features of SelfCAD. Additionally, there is a collection of YouTube videos, including tutorials tailored for beginners and 3D modeling 101 series. These resources collectively contribute to a well-rounded learning experience for individuals who would like to master SelfCAD.
Optimizing Production Costs and Maximizing Profits with 3D Printed Jewelry
One of the most convenient upgrades that jewelry designers got in the recent past is access to 3D models and 3D printers. The internet is a vast collection of Jewelry models designed using CAD tools. If you choose a minimalist design with eye-catching design elements, they become extremely easy to sell. 3D printing helps you reduce the cost of production, and you can easily market your designs on the internet with good rendering software.
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