TiaraCAD is jewellery CAD software for designing rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings and custom diamond jewellery. It works as a plugin for Rhino, and Rhino 8 is required to evaluate it. TiaraCAD describes its design approach as “Stone-First”: the design builds metal around the stone and generates only the metal needed for that design. Its tools include gem settings, modular design, detailing and support for keeping multiple files open. Users can import company gem charts, metal density charts and setting parameters for default use. TiaraCAD can create a bill of material report for a quotation in one click. Release notes say version 2.6.5 added the ability to import JewelCAD files. It is offered for Windows and macOS, and the features page says TiaraCAD 2.0 works natively on macOS. There is no free plan, but users can download and install a 15-day evaluation. Continuous internet access is not required; license validation requires an internet connection once, or once every 14 days with Cloud Licensing. The listed one-time plans are 995.00 USD per once for Rhino 8 users, 1590.00 USD per once with a Rhino 8 Commercial Upgrade, and 1990.00 USD per once with Rhino 8 Commercial. The first option requires a Rhino 8 license, while the commercial license option is described as perpetual.
Who it is for
TiaraCAD suits jewellery designers who work in Rhino and need tools for stone settings, modular design, detailing and material reports. The FAQ says a basic understanding of Rhino is sufficient and that Grasshopper knowledge is not required.
What is good
- Includes tools for gem settings, modular design and detailing.
- Creates bill of material reports for quotations in one click.
- Supports importing company gem charts and setting parameters.
- Available for macOS and Windows.
- Offers a 15-day evaluation period.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Evaluation requires Rhino 8.
- The lowest listed plan requires a Rhino 8 license.
Verdict
Choose TiaraCAD if you design jewellery in Rhino and want stone setting tools, configurable charts and one-click material reports. The 15-day evaluation lets you assess it before buying. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or cannot use Rhino 8.
Get started with TiaraCAD
- Visit the TiaraCAD website.
- Download the Windows or Mac OS version.
- Install Rhino 8, which is required to evaluate TiaraCAD.
- Install TiaraCAD and use the 15-day evaluation.
- Choose a listed one-time plan if you want to continue using it.
Limits to know first
There is no free plan; the evaluation period lasts 15 days. The listed Rhino 8 users plan requires a Rhino 8 license.
Questions about TiaraCAD
How much does TiaraCAD cost?
Listed one-time plans are 995.00 USD per once for TiaraCAD 2 for Rhino 8 users, 1590.00 USD per once with Rhino 8 Commercial Upgrade, and 1990.00 USD per once with Rhino 8 Commercial.
Is there a free plan or trial?
There is no free plan. TiaraCAD offers a 15-day evaluation period.
Which platforms does TiaraCAD support?
TiaraCAD is offered for macOS and Windows. It works as a Rhino plugin, and Rhino 8 is required to evaluate it.
What can I design with TiaraCAD?
It is for jewellery designs including rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings and custom diamond jewellery.
Does TiaraCAD require continuous internet access?
No. License validation requires an internet connection once, or once every 14 days with Cloud Licensing.
Do I need Grasshopper knowledge to use TiaraCAD?
No. The FAQ says basic understanding of Rhino is sufficient and Grasshopper knowledge is not required.
TiaraCAD plans and pricing
All plansCompared on jewelry design software
- Free plan
- No
- Parametric modeling
- No
- Ring sizing tools
- Yes
- Stone setting tools
- Yes
- Manufacturing export
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- desktop
- File export formats
- CSV, XML
