RhinoGold
RhinoGold is a Rhino-based jewelry CAD plugin built around gem setting, parametric jewelry components, and a rendering pipeline — historically the dominant jewelry CAD before being superseded by MatrixGold from the same vendor.
Full Pricing Breakdown
Key Capabilities
Technical Audit
The Pros
- Rhino base means open ecosystem
- Perpetual licensing
- Strong gem-setting library
The Cons
- No longer the vendor's flagship (replaced by MatrixGold)
- Windows-only
- Roadmap stalled — most new investment goes to MatrixGold
CADGuide Verdict
Final Professional Conclusion
"Still in use at many small jewelry studios, but new buyers should look at MatrixGold or 3Design."
Expert Q&A
?What is RhinoGold used for?
Rhino-based jewelry CAD plugin with gem setting, parametric jewelry libraries, and rendering. RhinoGold is a visualization and rendering solution widely adopted in Jewelry.
?How much does RhinoGold cost?
RhinoGold starts at $2,495 per seat on a perpetual license. Volume, network, and educational tiers are typically available — contact the vendor for an enterprise quote.
?Is there a free version of RhinoGold?
RhinoGold is a commercial product without a free permanent tier. Most vendors offer a 15-30 day evaluation on request; verified educational seats are typically free for students.
?What operating systems does RhinoGold support?
RhinoGold runs on Windows.
?Which file formats does RhinoGold support?
RhinoGold works with standard visualization and rendering interchange formats including FBX, OBJ, glTF, and USD. Check the vendor's official documentation for the complete list of supported import and export options.
?What are the best alternatives to RhinoGold?
The closest alternatives within the Specialized space are JewelCAD Pro, Simplify3D, Carlson Survey. The right fit depends on whether you prioritise file-format compatibility, geometry kernel, ecosystem of plugins, or pricing model — compare them side-by-side using the CADGuide comparison tool.
