A handmade ring produced en masse is definitely a better option. Metal that is hammered and forged will likely be stronger than that which has been cast because of the compacting of molecules which allows the metal to be more durable and have a better wearing. Cast metal is often softer, unless it has some additions to it, like nickel. The use of nickel has however been slowly phased out due to a small percentage of the population that is allergic. Still, as technology improves, so does the ways through which handmade rings can be designed. One of the techniques available for designing Engagement rings in Atlanta is the computer aided design (CAD). This often brings to the core the age old debate between classic and new age trends. Is CAD better than the custom design?

CAD

Design technology continues to advance at a very fast rate, with more software developers inventing design programs. This means more computer aided rings continue to emerge. In the past, one of the most common requests was from clients who would want a hand-made ring drawn on the computer and copied. Today, many clients want handmade rings from CAD photos or designs they have seen. For many people, though, despite the popularity of CAD rings, there is no substitute for the classic handmade ring.

Common mistakes

If you are having your ring designed by using computer aided software, it pays to consider the following common errors.
Gaps: even when care has been takes to make measurements and have them fit closely, nothing beats the experienced eye of the master jeweler. It is common for rings designed using software to have gaps between major stones. Remember, also that once the rings have been made, it is impossible to then have adjustments made.

Computers are made to spill out whatever is punched in them. However, it is impossible to have the diamonds perfectly calibrated. This leaves you with a situation where the drill holes do not line up with the stones.

CAD is however good for those situations where a wide span of metal is to be manipulated. It is possible for a jeweler to do that, but much easier for a CAD program to accommodate. Like us on Facebook.

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