Rehman Shah

Jewelry Cad Designer

Self employed / Freelance • Indépendant

Feb 2019 - Present • 7 yrs 8 mos

My Journey in the Jewelry Industry I started my journey in the jewelry industry by working as a jewelry polisher for around 3 years, learning the importance of finishing, precision, and quality from my father. I then spent more than a year learning gold and silver plating processes, gaining a deeper understanding of jewelry finishing and production. After that, I worked alongside different jewelry craftsmen, spending time with stone setters and manufacturers and learning the complete production process, including casting, fitting, sanding, polishing, and gemstone setting. This hands-on experience gave me a practical understanding of how jewelry is actually made. In 2020, I discovered 3D jewelry CAD, a growing skill in my local jewelry market. I became interested in the technology and joined a local institute to learn jewelry CAD. After completing my training, I started my own studio. The beginning was challenging. Creating accurate and manufacturable models was difficult, and I made mistakes and faced losses along the way. But I never stopped. Every difficult design became a new challenge to solve, and I continuously learned better techniques and improved my understanding of jewelry manufacturing. Today, after years of experience, I have completed 10,000+ jewelry CAD designs and specialize in creating production-ready and casting-friendly jewelry CAD. I also train three students and work alongside my brother in my studio. My journey has taken me from polishing and manufacturing to professional 3D jewelry CAD—and that practical manufacturing experience is what I bring to every CAD project.