Matrix | 9 Software Jewelry

3/5 (dated but still functional) Rating for 2018 release: 5/5 (industry benchmark)

❌ Needs a powerful workstation (strong single-core CPU, dedicated GPU, 16GB+ RAM). Slower machines struggle with complex pavé or filigree. matrix 9 software jewelry

Professional jewelers, CAD designers, casting houses, and jewelry manufacturing businesses. What is Matrix 9? Matrix 9 (released around 2018–2019, before the transition to MatrixGold) is a CAD software plugin for Rhino specifically tailored for jewelry design. It combines Rhino’s freeform NURBS modeling with a library of over 1,500 jewelry-specific components (settings, shanks, heads, prongs, chains, findings). Pros ✅ Unmatched Jewelry Toolset The parametric tools (e.g., dynamic pave, gem creator, ring sizer, filigree generator) are purpose-built. You can create a fully scalable, castable ring in 15 minutes that would take hours in general CAD. 3/5 (dated but still functional) Rating for 2018

❌ Matrix 9 (new license) cost ~$4,000–$6,000 + annual maintenance. This prices out hobbyists and small startup jewelers. What is Matrix 9