HOME ABOUT US PROCESSES XOMOX BLOG FAQ CONTACT US hide RHODIUM-GOLD PLATING Rhodium is very white, reflective, extremely hard and virtually tarnish proof. Platinum on the other hand normally appears to be a more grayish white and not as bright which is why it is sometimes plated as well unless it has a good amount of palladium in the alloy. BEFORE Rhodium Plating AFTER Rhodium Plating © 2016 Xomox Jewelry Inc. All rights reserved.

HOME ABOUT US PROCESSES XOMOX BLOG FAQ CONTACT US hide CAD DESIGN CAD modeling has been an integral part of our company since its arrival in the early 90’s. Although expensive, cumbersome and not user friendly at first, it quickly became the universal platform of creativity for our entire company as well as an indispensable form of communication with our clients. Our extensive knowledge and broad list of 3D CAD packages allows us to quickly and precisely create a wide range of virtual models. These range from simple geometries and natural organic designs to fully parametric complex models suitable for mass manufacturing on a variety of 3D printers or advanced multi-axis modern CNC machines. © 2016 Xomox Jewelry Inc. All rights reserved.

HOME ABOUT US PROCESSES XOMOX BLOG FAQ CONTACT US hide METAL MODELING Metal modeling is one of the oldest techniques used in crafting jewelry. Although modern techniques such as wax modeling have almost entirely replaced it, metal modeling is still very much effective to use for mass production. We recommend it for clients that specify that they have a silver or brass master model in their possession. © 2016 Xomox Jewelry Inc. All rights reserved.

HOME ABOUT US PROCESSES XOMOX BLOG FAQ CONTACT US hide WAX CARVING Wax carving is the traditional modeling technique extensively used at our company before inception of CAD and 3D printing. Strictly related to manual dexterity and experience level of the involved artisan (Model Maker). Using wax as a modeling media allows for versatility and forgive-ability that is not present in any other method. Instead, a highly skilled craftsman uses wide array of carving tools to create the intricate and precise framework for an end product. This gives each of our clients a touchable reality of their jewelry – its real-world size, appearance and fit. When completed, the wax carving is placed inside a flask and is covered with liquid plaster investment to create a casting mold. The wax is then incinerated away through the lost-wax process to leave only a concavity behind. Later, this becomes a template into which molten metal is poured to create almost exact replica of the original carving. © 2016 Xomox Jewelry Inc. All rights reserved.