3Design CAD vs Facetra

3Design CAD is desktop CAD/CAM software for professional jewelry design, available on macOS and Windows. Its parametric construction tree lets users revise designs after creating them. Jewelry-specific tools include custom stone building, advanced pavé, and microsetting; the software also has sculpting and animation tools, parametric modeling, a built-in render engine, and 3D print export. The maker describes Version 13 as adding over 400 fixes and 50 new features across stone setting, curves, interface, and performance. Version 13's rendering engine includes reflections, ambient occlusion, bloom effects, and refined materials. Installers are available for both operating systems, with separate downloads for the software, model libraries, and Swarovski stone libraries. Files can be shared between Mac and Windows, and the maker lists compatibility with 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse. A 30-day Version 13 trial includes access to experts for questions and guidance. Recommended specifications are 16 GB RAM and a dedicated graphics card for Windows, or Apple Silicon with 16 GB RAM for Mac. Pricing and license details are available from a sales representative.

Facetra is a browser-based AI jewellery design workflow for Indian ateliers and independent designers. It turns hand sketches, reference images, and CAD screenshots into photorealistic renders, then creates silhouette-locked views at 0°, 45°, 90°, and 180°. Supported Indian styles include Jadau, Polki, Kundan, Meenakari, Temple, and Rajwadi. Meshes can be exported as GLB, STL, OBJ, FBX, USDZ, or 3MF files. Additional tools include a searchable catalog, bulk PhotoRoom touch-up, lasso refinement, and a live 22kt gold-rate Bill of Materials estimator. Facetra can render screenshots from Rhino, MatrixGold, and JewelCAD. The maker positions generated meshes as references for CAD operators to retopologize before casting, not replacements for professional CAD software. New accounts receive 10 free credits, while purchased credits never expire. Plans include Starter at ₹1,500 one-time, Team at ₹4,800/month, Studio at ₹7,000 one-time, Atelier at ₹15,600 one-time, and Enterprise at ₹15,600/month.