Shanks

Build ring shanks and work with ring sizes using RhinoArtisan.

Run these tools from the Artisan toolbars or enter the command name shown on each tool’s help page in Rhino’s command line.

Utilities

• Create Ring CurveThe curve every shank is built on, at the size you choose.
• EstimateThe size of an existing ring, measured from its band.
• Cut by Ring SizeA clean finger hole, cutting away whatever intrudes into it.
• ScoopHollows the inside of the band to save metal and fit better.
• EngravingEngrave text on the band.

Builders

• ClassicThe plain round band, the starting point for most rings.
• CathedralShoulders that rise towards the centre stone.
• Advanced CathedralA cathedral shaped by editable stations along the arm.
• BypassTwo arms that pass each other at the top instead of meeting.
• TwistedA solitaire band with two twisted strands on the sides.
• EternityStones all the way round.
• AnniversaryA row of touching bezel-set stones that forms the ring over the top.
• Advanced RingBuild the band from your own sections along the ring curve.
• SignetThe flat top for a seal or engraving.
• Advanced Signet RingA signet with a side profile that shapes the band.
• Extrude RingA band extruded from its front and side silhouettes.
• Class RingThe graduation-ring layout, with its sides and centre stone.
• WeddingThe wedding band.
• Plain BandA single band swept from a profile, with optional stones.
• Contour BandA band that follows the outline of an existing ring.
• Two RowsTwo rows of stones along the band.
• PavéN rows of pavé across the band, set automatically.
• Advanced PavéRows of stones you draw yourself, each with its own size, offset and prongs.
• Split ShankThe band divides as it reaches the head.
• GraduatedA band that changes width from the bottom to the shoulders.

Additional commands

Run these commands by typing their names in Rhino’s command line.

Tool	Command	What it does
Matching Band	ArtisanMatchingShank	Opens the same builder as Contour Band; this older command name remains available on Mac.
Multi Row Shank	ArtisanMultiRowShank	Opens the multi-row shank builder.
Plain Band	ArtisanWeddingBand	Opens the same builder as Plain Band; this older command name remains available on Mac.