Pixels to pearls

Is 3D printing the next big thing in the jewellery landscape?

- Muskan Sehgal

Intricate filigree patterns, futuristic work, or edgy designs—no matter what you visualise in the jewellery department now, shall be done thanks to the infinite potential of 3D printing. This evolving technology, which is intertwined with the future of jewellery, allows designers to push boundaries of shape, material, and craft to create unconventional pieces. The advantages, too, are many...think faster production, error reduction, accessibility and modification to name a few. “3D design is the future because it has become more sustainable, and reduces waste. It creates a whole new depth in the designing process,” says Pradhyuman Maloo, the creative director at Mumbai-based Nornament, House of Bespoke Luxury Jewels.