Depending on one's budget, jewelry has long been customizable with things like engravings, metal, and cut, but 3D printing company Shapeways new line, Spring & Wonder, makes personalized jewelry far more affordable than it would be otherwise. The 3D-printed pieces are made to spec based on customer requests, but thanks to the technological crafting process, they won't require dipping too far into one's bank account.
The Spring & Wonder collection starts customers off with basic templates, but there are plenty of customization options after that basic selection. Beyond size, customers can select the shape, the material, and the messages engraved on the pieces. Spring & Wonder offers necklaces, earrings, and rings, all of which have the abovementioned degree of customization available.
Custom 3D-Printed Jewelry Lines
Shapeways' 'Spring & Wonder' Makes Custom Jewelry More Affordable
Trend Themes
1. Affordable Customization - The rise of affordable custom jewelry through 3D printing technology.
2. Personalized Manufacturing - The use of 3D printing to create made-to-spec jewelry based on customer requests.
3. Technological Crafting - Innovations in crafting techniques, such as 3D printing, enabling cost-effective customization in jewelry design.
Industry Implications
1. Jewelry - The jewelry industry can tap into the growing demand for affordable and personalized custom jewelry through 3D printing.
2. Manufacturing - The manufacturing industry can explore the potential of 3D printing technology in creating customizable products, such as jewelry.
3. Crafting - The crafting industry can leverage advancements in technology, like 3D printing, to offer new and innovative customization options for jewelry-making.