CounterSketch

What CounterSketch is

CounterSketch is 3D custom jewelry design software for jewelers creating designs with customers in real time. Its library includes more than 3,000 customizable styles and components, and it provides access to over one million natural and lab-grown diamonds and gemstones in Stuller’s inventory. Designs can show real-time prices using business-specific markups and photorealistic renderings. The built-in Freehand tool supports creating designs from scratch, and completed work can be sent to Stuller’s CAD/CAM Services team for CAD verification, casting, and finishing. Users can open available designs from Stuller.com or Stuller Showcase in CounterSketch. It runs on Mac and Windows computers. The 15-day trial has a limited library of 25 styles and 21 Freehand parts, though other functionality is included. Membership includes technical support and Online Academy access, and one-on-one training is offered. Listed US options include a $349 a year membership, a $2,495 as a one-time license without Rhinoceros, and a $2,995 as a one-time license with Rhinoceros 8. Both license options include a one-year membership.

Who it suits

CounterSketch suits jewelers who work with customers in store to create custom jewelry designs. It may also suit businesses that want designs to show marked-up pricing and photorealistic renderings before sending them for production services.

Limits

The 15-day trial limits the library to 25 styles and 21 Freehand parts; other functionality is included. The yearly membership and one-time license options are paid plans.

Getting started

1. Visit the Stuller CounterSketch product page.
2. Choose the 15-day trial or a listed membership or license option.
3. Use a Mac or Windows computer to run CounterSketch Streaming.
4. For the trial, work within its 25-style and 21-Freehand-part library.
5. Use the included Online Academy or arrange one-on-one training if needed.

Verdict

CounterSketch brings design tools, Stuller inventory, pricing, rendering, and manufacturing services into a jeweler’s customer-facing workflow. The trial limits its style library and Freehand parts; full license options include a year of membership.