Creating and Positioning the Cabochon

Learn to create an oval cabochon gemstone and position it precisely in the center of the shank.

Line Command

Go to the Curve tab (1) and create a line (2) that runs across the top of the ring. This will help with positioning.

Osnap

Activate Osnap and select options to align it accurately.

Create the line.

Create the Cabochon

Go to the Diamonds tab (1) and select Cabochon (2).

• Set the Mode to Oval.

• Set X to 8 mm, Y to 10 mm, Z to 3 mm.

• Set the Girdle Angle to 0.

Position the Cabochon

• Use the line created earlier to find the midpoint and place the cabochon in the center of the shank.

Video Lesson

In this video, we’ll use the Cabochon command to create a custom-sized cabochon and align it with the shank, ensuring it fits perfectly.

Next Step: With the cabochon positioned, we’ll proceed to fine-tune the fit by offsetting the surface in the next lesson.