TiaraCAD review
A jewelry-focused Rhino plugin for sizing, settings, reports, and production exports.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
TiaraCAD is desktop jewelry CAD software for designers and production teams working on rings, bangles, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and custom diamond jewelry. It operates as a Rhino plugin and focuses on jewelry-specific design tasks rather than general-purpose CAD. Its toolset covers size charts, ring and bangle resizing, gemstone placement, custom gem shapes, and multiple setting styles, including pavé, channel, bezel, prong, invisible, flush, and trellis settings. Jewelry component and motif libraries add reusable building blocks for configurable designs.
The paid lineup includes TiaraCAD 2 for Rhino 8 users, TiaraCAD 2 with Rhino 8 Commercial Upgrade, and TiaraCAD 2 with Rhino 8 Commercial. A 15-day free trial provides an evaluation period, while there is no free plan. The product is a fit for organizations that need a dedicated jewelry workflow and can align licensing with their Rhino 8 setup. Teams should review which plan matches their existing Rhino arrangement before choosing a subscription or purchase path.
TiaraCAD’s strongest area is production documentation. Metal weight, surface-area, and gemstone reports support material review, while PDF designer reports use color-coded gem maps for clearer communication. CSV and XML exports connect designs with ERP and production workflows. The Windows desktop classification makes it better suited to teams with compatible desktop workstations than to browser-first or multi-platform operations. Choose TiaraCAD when jewelry sizing, setting detail, component libraries, and manufacturing documentation are central requirements. Consider another tool if the priority is a broader platform, a non-Rhino workflow, or file exchange beyond CSV and XML.
TiaraCAD pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Specialized sizing, gemstone placement, and setting tools
- Weight, surface-area, gemstone, and color-coded PDF reports
- CSV and XML exports support ERP and production workflows
- Where it doesn't
- Desktop workflow is classified for Windows
- The paid product has no free plan
- Listed plans are tied to Rhino 8 workflows
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