--- title: "CAD Lab: Where Art Meets Innovation" description: Learn how CAD (Computer-Aided Design) revolutionizes the creation process of our unique engagement rings, allowing designers to bring your dream ring to life with unparalleled precision. image: https://blog.tacori.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(3)-Dec-11-2023-11-18-34-7143-PM.png --- Toggle navigation [![TACORI_Logo_Blue 2](https://blog.tacori.com/hubfs/TACORI_Logo_Blue%202.png) ![TACORI_Logo_Blue 2](https://blog.tacori.com/hubfs/TACORI_Logo_Blue%202.png)](https://www.tacori.com/) - [Engagement](https://www.tacori.com/engagement-rings/) - [Wedding](https://www.tacori.com/wedding/) - [Jewelry](https://www.tacori.com/jewelry/) - [Gifts](https://www.tacori.com/gift-guide/) - [Our Story](https://www.tacori.com/about-tacori/) [Retailers](https://www.tacori.com/where-to-buy-engagement/) Toggle navigation - [Engagement](https://www.tacori.com/engagement-rings/) - [Wedding](https://www.tacori.com/wedding/) - [Jewelry](https://www.tacori.com/jewelry/) - [Gifts](https://www.tacori.com/gift-guide/) - [Our Story](https://www.tacori.com/about-tacori/) Toggle navigation ENGAGEMENT RINGS - [Explore Engagement](https://www.tacori.com/engagement-rings/) - [View All Settings](https://www.tacori.com/engagement-rings/view-all/) - [Discover Crescent Fabrics](https://www.tacori.com/discover-crescent-fabrics) - [New Designs](https://www.tacori.com/new-designs) - [Featured Collection: Royal T](https://www.tacori.com/engagement-rings/collections/royalt/) - [Engagement Ring Guide](https://www.tacori.com/engagement-rings/engagement-ring-guide/) CURATED SHOPS - [TACORI Blooms](https://www.tacori.com/engagement-rings/blooms/) - [Sapphire Engagement Rings](https://www.tacori.com/style/sapphire-engagement-rings-and-wedding-bands/) - [Three Stone Engagement Rings](https://www.tacori.com/engagement-rings/settings/three-stone/) COLLECTIONS - [Explore all Collections](https://www.tacori.com/engagement-rings/collections/) - [Classic Crescent](https://www.tacori.com/engagement-rings/collections/classic-crescent/) - [Petite Crescent](https://www.tacori.com/engagement-rings/collections/petite-crescent/) - [Royal T](https://www.tacori.com/engagement-rings/collections/royalt/) - [Dantela](https://www.tacori.com/engagement-rings/collections/dantela/) - [Coastal Crescent](https://www.tacori.com/engagement-rings/collections/coastal-crescent/) - [Founder's Collection](https://www.tacori.com/engagement-rings/collections/founders-ring/) SHOP BY SHAPE - [Round Cut](https://www.tacori.com/engagement-rings/view-all/?diamond_shape=45) - [Princess Cut](https://www.tacori.com/engagement-rings/view-all/?diamond_shape=46) - [Emerald Cut](https://www.tacori.com/engagement-rings/view-all/?diamond_shape=47) - [Oval Cut](https://www.tacori.com/engagement-rings/view-all/?diamond_shape=48) - [Pear Cut](https://www.tacori.com/engagement-rings/view-all/?diamond_shape=78) - [Cushion Cut](https://www.tacori.com/engagement-rings/view-all/?diamond_shape=79) - [Marquise Cut](https://www.tacori.com/engagement-rings/view-all/?diamond_shape=197) Toggle navigation WEDDING - [Women's Wedding Bands](https://www.tacori.com/wedding-rings/womens-bands/) - [Men's Wedding Bands](https://www.tacori.com/wedding-rings/mens-bands/) - [Eternity Bands](https://www.tacori.com/wedding/royalt-eternity-bands/) SHOP BY STYLE - [Explore all styles](https://www.tacori.com/wedding/) - [French Pavé](https://www.tacori.com/wedding-rings/womens-bands/?setting_style_wb=1146) - [Pavé](https://www.tacori.com/wedding-rings/womens-bands/?setting_style_wb=1145) - [Channel](https://www.tacori.com/wedding-rings/womens-bands/?setting_style_wb=1149) - [Design](https://www.tacori.com/wedding-rings/womens-bands/?setting_style_wb=1147) - [High Polish](https://www.tacori.com/wedding-rings/womens-bands/?setting_style_wb=1148) CURATED SHOPS - [Stacking Stories](https://www.tacori.com/wedding/stack-story/) - [Rainbow Rings](https://www.tacori.com/wedding-rings/womens-bands/collections/rainbow-rings/) - [Couple's Rings](https://www.tacori.com/wedding-rings/couples-bands/collections/tacori-couple/) COLLECTIONS - [Explore all Collections](https://www.tacori.com/wedding-rings/womens-bands/collections/) - [Classic Crescent](https://www.tacori.com/wedding-rings/womens-bands/collections/classic-crescent/) - [TACORI Couple](https://www.tacori.com/wedding-rings/couples-bands/collections/tacori-couple/) - [Petite Crescent](https://www.tacori.com/wedding-rings/womens-bands/collections/petite-crescent/) - [Dantela](https://www.tacori.com/wedding-rings/womens-bands/collections/dantela/) Toggle navigation JEWELRY - [View all Jewelry](https://www.tacori.com/jewelry/womens/) - [Explore Jewelry](https://www.tacori.com/jewelry/) - [New Designs](https://www.tacori.com/new-jewelry-designs) SHOP BY CATEGORY - [Necklaces](https://www.tacori.com/jewelry/necklaces/) - [Bracelets](https://www.tacori.com/jewelry/bracelets/) - [Earrings](https://www.tacori.com/jewelry/earrings/) - [Rings](https://www.tacori.com/jewelry/rings/) CURATED SHOPS - [Diamond Jewelry](https://www.tacori.com/jewelry/diamond-jewelry/) - [Rose Gold Jewelry](https://www.tacori.com/jewelry/rose-gold/) - [Yellow Gold Jewelry](https://www.tacori.com/jewelry/yellow-gold/) - [White Gold Jewelry](https://www.tacori.com/jewelry/white-gold-jewelry/) COLLECTIONS - [Explore all Collections](https://www.tacori.com/jewelry/collections/) - [Classic Crescent Fine Jewelry](https://www.tacori.com/jewelry/collections/classic-crescent-royalt-fine-jewelry/) - [TACORI Allure](https://www.tacori.com/jewelry/collections/tacori-allure/) - [Crescent Eclipse](https://www.tacori.com/jewelry/collections/crescent-eclipse/) - [TACORI Bloom](https://www.tacori.com/jewelry/collections/tacori-bloom/) Toggle navigation GIFTS - [Shop All Gifts](https://www.tacori.com/gift-guide/) - [Holiday Gift Guide](https://www.tacori.com/gift-guide/holiday/) - [Personalized Charms](https://www.tacori.com/diamond-charming-letter/) [![Gift-Guide-Thumbnail_508x434](https://blog.tacori.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2023-dev/Gift-Guide-Thumbnail_508x434.webp?width=508&height=434&name=Gift-Guide-Thumbnail_508x434.webp)](https://www.tacori.com/gift-guide/) - [All Gifts](https://www.tacori.com/gift-guide/) [![Holiday-Gift-Guide-Thumbnail_508x434](https://blog.tacori.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2023-dev/Holiday-Gift-Guide-Thumbnail_508x434.webp?width=508&height=434&name=Holiday-Gift-Guide-Thumbnail_508x434.webp)](https://www.tacori.com/gift-guide/holiday/) - [Holiday Gift Guide](https://www.tacori.com/gift-guide/holiday/) Toggle navigation OUR STORY - [About TACORI](https://www.tacori.com/about-tacori) - [The TACORI Story](https://www.tacori.com/the-tacori-story) - [The TACORI Process](https://www.tacori.com/the-tacori-process) EDUCATION - [Engagement Ring Guide](https://www.tacori.com/engagement-rings/engagement-ring-guide/) - [Engagement Ring Settings](https://www.tacori.com/engagement-rings/settings/) - [Diamond Cuts](https://www.tacori.com/engagement-rings/diamond-cut/) - [Ring Volcabulary](https://www.tacori.com/engagement-rings/engagement-ring-guide/ring-vocabulary/) - [Ring Size Guide](https://www.tacori.com/engagement-rings/engagement-ring-guide/ring-size-guide) - [Customization](https://www.tacori.com/engagement-rings/engagement-ring-guide/customization/) - [FAQ](https://www.tacori.com/faq) - [Hidden Details](https://www.tacori.com/hidden-details) # CAD Lab: Where Art Meets Innovation December 21, 2023 •[Team Tacori](https://blog.tacori.com/author/team-tacori) [Back to blog](https://blog.tacori.com/) Search Box [Purpose](https://blog.tacori.com/tag/purpose) ![](https://blog.tacori.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(3)-Dec-11-2023-11-18-34-7143-PM.png?height=630&name=Untitled%20design%20(3)-Dec-11-2023-11-18-34-7143-PM.png)   One of the most under-appreciated merits of technology is its ability to transform the way we create art. Yes, while some jewelers lean on machines to automate production and churn out identical pieces that lack soul and the human touch, at TACORI we use technology to take our art to the next level.  In our [California Design Studios](https://www.tacori.com/about-tacori), creation is driven by a passion for the craft and a love for the process of design, which brings cutting-edge technology and slow hand-craftsmanship together in a beautiful synergy. Our technology pushes the boundaries of what's possible, while also preserving the human touch; making our designs more personalized, more precise, and even more meaningful. Here's how the use of cutting-edge technology, alongside passion, craftsmanship, and creativity, make [TACORI pieces](https://www.tacori.com/) the most meticulous in the world.   ## Hand-Crafted & CAD-Crafted TACORI pieces are handcrafted, and showcase intricate, hand-hewn details. Our iconic TACORI Crescent design motif is so meticulous that it demands an artisan undergo at least four years in a rigorous apprenticeship before they're able to master its precise and proprietary carving technique. And once an artisan can produce a TACORI Crescent, there's almost nothing beyond their capabilities. As the unifying element in all of our designs, the Crescent is also the essence behind the meticulous nature of every TACORI piece. It drives our attention to detail.  ![Screenshot 2023-11-21 at 8.27.25 AM](https://blog.tacori.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202023-11-21%20at%208.27.25%20AM.png?width=594&height=588&name=Screenshot%202023-11-21%20at%208.27.25%20AM.png) But before a physical piece ever lands on the bench of an artisan, it's created with a digital modeling system called Computer Aided Design, or CAD. CAD was originally used for aerospace development, and has gradually become popular across a wide variety of industries that range from architecture to dentistry. TACORI was one of the first non-aerospace businesses to adopt CAD technology. In those early days, CAD programs were slow and clunky. But in the decades that we’ve been evolving with CAD, we’ve learned how to use it to the full extent. It powers our customization process to create designs that are completely individualized and and that are cast to exact specifications. ## Meet Our CAD Artist Our CAD technician, Ossanna, orchestrates 3D models of a ring before the ring is produced in real life. And although she’s an engineer in title, she’s an artist in her own right. With an elaborate symphony of keystrokes, Ossanna translates paper-sketched designs to the screen. She edits each line, arc, and detail with a precision that brings an element of mathematical beauty to the design process, and the patterns that emerge on her screen are bespoke geometric abstractions that tell a story.  Before CAD, prototypes were developed by hand-carving a wax mold. Back then, it could take a full day to make a single ring. Time constraints limited the ability to go farther with a design, and the amount of customization and precision was limited to the skill of the artisan. ![Hand sketches of TACORI engagement rings](https://blog.tacori.com/hs-fs/hubfs/895A9106-500x250.jpg?width=500&height=250&name=895A9106-500x250.jpg) CAD machines allow us to customize each and every ring, while also ensuring that the personalizations are both beautiful and functional. Plus, the structural integrity of a CAD-designed ring is unparalleled, as it allows us to cast the ring as a single piece instead of piecing together various independently-cast ring parts. Technology challenges us to conceive ever more dimensional and nuanced patterns. With CAD, we find ways to transform the Crescent into feats of engineering. [Our new Dantela Crescent Fabric,](https://www.tacori.com/engagement-rings/collections/dantela/) for instance, wouldn't have been possible even five years ago; but CAD allowed us to find an architecturally-sound way to create lace-like tracery from the Crescent's open space.  While CAD has sped up the ability to render a design, it hasn’t necessarily made [our process of creation](https://www.tacori.com/the-tacori-process) easier. We still make rings to order, one-by-one; but without the time constraint of hand-carving waxed molds, we can allocate more effort to conceive and hand-craft the most meticulous jewelry in the world.   ## The Extra Effort The CAD rendering is just the beginning. After a design is conceived, the metals must be mixed, the mold must be cast, every single sand-size accent diamond must be hand-selected, matched, and set; and the intricate details must be etched into the foundation. Our bespoke process requires the skill of 40 different hands.  The use of technology allows our work to align with our love for what we do. Instead of enabling mass production, we’re able to put our soul into the process of creation; reveling in the joyful touches and extra details. We're able to craft pieces that are meaningful, personal, extremely well designed, and exceptionally effortful. 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