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Yao · one goldsmith

Designed for metal, not just the screen.

Yao is one goldsmith using CAD to resolve proportion, construction, and the next bench step, whether the project begins with a photograph, drawing, old piece, or bare idea.

Jewelry CAD design

Marquise engagement ring CAD render used to plan a custom setting.

Starting point

Bring what you have.

  • Photograph
  • Drawing
  • Measurements
  • Production question

The bench path

  1. 01

    Reference review

    Yao studies the photograph, drawing, measurements, or production question that defines the direction.

  2. 02

    Production CAD

    The design is built around proportion, structure, and the next production requirement instead of surface appearance alone.

  3. 03

    Review and handoff

    CAD-only work ends with the agreed production-minded handoff. Printing, casting, and finishing are separate scopes when they are needed.

Proof records

Case studyFrom reference geometry to a finished marquise build.The paired CAD and bench images show production planning followed by matching custom metal execution.Case studyProof that the casting happens here.The sprue tree, bench proof, and first-person process footage show casting and finishing handled by one goldsmith.

Questions before the bench

Do you take CAD-only projects?

CAD-only scope can be discussed when you need a production-minded model. The handoff depends on the design and what the receiving bench or caster needs.

What makes a reference useful for CAD?

A photograph, drawing, measurements, and notes about fit or production questions give Yao a useful starting point.

Does CAD-only include casting or finishing?

No. CAD-only ends at the agreed handoff; any downstream bench work is discussed as its own scope.

Complicated work may need a conversation before an order is created. That keeps the scope tied to the actual piece.

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