Tech riderRev. 30 Sept 2026

Drakon

Ch 086.9of 20Jewelry Design Software

1Runs onWeb, Windows
2Costsfree trial
3Parametric modelingYes
4Ring sizing toolsYes
5Stone setting toolsYes
6Photorealistic renderingYes
7Manufacturing exportYes
8Supported platformsdesktop

8 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: drakon3d.com

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Overview

Drakon is jewelry design CAD software that works as a plug-in for Rhino and Grasshopper. Its Jewelry Builders and Interactive Gallery include components such as rings, gems, bands, bezels, prongs, patterns, ornaments, and gem settings. Designers can change settings while working and have the model readjust; logic-based tools record modeling history. Controls cover weight, measurements, gem placement, and sizes. Production tools can generate technical reports and STL meshes for 3D printing, and the product lists photorealistic rendering and manufacturing export. A web viewer lets users open and share 3D models from any device, with cloud and e-commerce integration. Drakon Copilot accepts natural-language instructions to automate Drakon and Rhino tasks, but requires internet access. The software requires Rhino 7 or 8 and supports Windows 10 and 11; Linux is unsupported. Its fully functional 30-day trial leaves only a few tools available afterward. A Drakon license costs 1,995.00 EUR once, with Rhino required separately unless purchased in a bundle. Copilot credits are sold separately.

Who it is for

Drakon suits jewelry designers who need parametric modeling, stone-setting controls, and production outputs within Rhino and Grasshopper. It is for Windows users with Rhino 7 or 8.

What is good

Parametric editing updates models as settings change
Includes STL mesh generation for 3D printing
Web viewer supports model sharing from any device
Fully functional 30-day trial

What to know first

Requires Rhino 7 or 8
Linux is unsupported
License costs 1,995.00 EUR once
Copilot requires internet access

Verdict

Drakon brings jewelry-specific design controls and production tools into Rhino and Grasshopper. The license is a one-time 1,995.00 EUR, and Rhino is a separate requirement unless bundled.

Drakon plans and pricing

All plans

Drakon Copilot Credits 5,000 €20 once 5,000 Copilot credits drakon3d.com · 30 Sept 2026

Drakon Copilot Credits 12,500 €50 once 12,500 Copilot credits drakon3d.com · 30 Sept 2026

Drakon Copilot Credits 25,000 €100 once 25,000 Copilot credits drakon3d.com · 30 Sept 2026

Drakon €1,995 once Drakon license; Rhino required separately unless purchased as a bundle drakon3d.com · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on jewelry design software

Free plan: Nodrakon3d.com
Parametric modeling: Yesdrakon3d.com
Ring sizing tools: Yesdrakon3d.com
Stone setting tools: Yesdrakon3d.com
Photorealistic rendering: Yesdrakon3d.com
Manufacturing export: Yesdrakon3d.com
Supported platforms: desktopdrakon3d.com
File export formats: STLdrakon3d.com

Facts

Purpose: Drakon is jewelry design CAD software and a Rhino plug-in for interactive 3D jewelry design.drakon3d.com · 30 Sept 2026
Grasshopper: Drakon is available as a plug-in for both Rhino and Grasshopper.drakon3d.com · 30 Sept 2026
Builders and gallery: Its Jewelry Builders and Interactive Gallery include components such as rings, gems, bands, bezels, prongs, patterns, ornaments and gem settings.drakon3d.com · 30 Sept 2026
Parametric editing: The maker says users can change settings during design and the model readjusts, while its logic-based tools record modeling history.drakon3d.com · 30 Sept 2026
Precision controls: Drakon provides controls for weight, measurements, gem placement and sizes.drakon3d.com · 30 Sept 2026
Production tools: The maker describes production-oriented modeling and says Drakon can generate technical reports and STL meshes for 3D printing.drakon3d.com · 30 Sept 2026
Viewer and sharing: The site describes a web viewer for opening and sharing 3D models from any device, with cloud and e-commerce integration.drakon3d.com · 30 Sept 2026
Trial: The trial is fully functional for 30 days, after which only a few tools remain available.drakon3d.com · 30 Sept 2026
Rhino requirement: Drakon requires Rhino and the FAQ specifies Rhino 7 or 8.drakon3d.com · 30 Sept 2026
Operating systems: The system requirements list Windows 10 and Windows 11, state Linux is unsupported, and say Apple hardware is supported with Boot Camp except on Apple Silicon Macs.drakon3d.com · 30 Sept 2026
License and connectivity: The FAQ says internet is needed for activation, while a static license can be used without internet after activation; Copilot requires internet access.drakon3d.com · 30 Sept 2026
Copilot: Drakon Copilot is described as an AI design assistant that takes natural-language instructions and automates Drakon and Rhino tasks and commands.drakon3d.com · 30 Sept 2026
Support and learning: The maker offers videos, tutorials, in-program tool descriptions, periodic training classes and direct technical support by email.drakon3d.com · 30 Sept 2026
Production guidance: The maker's production standards include a minimum 0.45 mm bezel wall thickness and 0.8 mm clearance from a stone culet to the finger rail.drakon3d.com · 30 Sept 2026
Security and compliance: The pages reviewed describe activation and cloud or static licensing but do not state a security certification or compliance standard.drakon3d.com · 30 Sept 2026