Designing the Shank
Create the base shank of the solitaire ring and configure its profile and dimensions for a classic, tapered look.
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Create the base shank of the solitaire ring and configure its profile and dimensions for a classic, tapered look.
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Go to the Shanks tab (1), choose the Classic Shank (2) command.
Select element CL01, and click the Pencil button to edit.
Click on the bottom-right of the viewport and switch to Shaded Display Mode to enhance visualization.
Click on the profile preview (1). In the Asset Selector, select Profile 084 (2).
Set Width (3) to 1.5mm and Height (4) to 2.0mm.
Go to the Bottom Profile tab (1), turn it on (2), click on the profile preview (3) and select Profile 084 (4) in the Asset Selector. Change the width to 2.5mm (5) and land leave height (6) at 2 mm.
Turn on the External Profile tab, then select Profile 006 in the Asset Selector.
Set Parameters:
Top: 4.0mm
Middle: 2.0mm
Bottom: 2.0mm
In the Advanced area, go to the Finishing tab (1), select Pinch (2) for the opening, and adjust the following (3):
Opening: 4.7mm
Base X: 1.8mm
Base Y: 1.3mm
Base Z: 1.1mm
Click Accept in the top-right to confirm your settings.
Next Step: We’ll add a diamond and create the basket setting in the next lesson.