Diamond and Basket

Add the solitaire diamond and set up a custom basket that will hold the gem securely.

Step 1: Gem Studio

In the Diamond tab (1), select Gems Studio (2).

Create a 1-carat diamond and click Add.

Step 2: Pose

Using the Gumball in the front view, drag the green arrow to lift the diamond slightly above the ring.

Step 3: Add the Basket

With the diamond selected, click Basket, choose BA001, and click the Pencil button to edit.

Step 4: Modify Basket Parameters

• Set Mode to Circle.

• Set Height to 4.0mm.

• Gem Inside: 0.4mm

• Over Girdle: 0.5mm

• Bottom Diameter: 1.0mm

• Bottom Rail Inside: 0.5mm

Step 5: Upper Rail Parameters

• Upper Rail Profile: Profile 002

• Width and Height: 1.0mm

• Height Under Girdle: 1.3mm

Step 6: Lower Rail Parameters

• Lower Rail Profile: Profile 002

• Width and Height: 0.6mm

• Height Under Girdle: 1.3mm

Step 7: Confirm

Click Confirm Changes to apply basket settings.

Step 8: Zoom Extents All

Use the pan, zoom, and rotate tools to fine-tune the basket’s position. Use Zoom Extents All to center all views.

Video Lesson

Next Step: In the following lesson, we’ll apply materials and set up the rendering.