Stunning pieces of jewellery made with a 3D printer

3-D printers are known from printing everything from spare car parts to burritos. Now the tools are being used to create stunning works of art and jewellery. Shapeways has an abundance of 3D jewellery for sale on its site. Many pieces are printed in high-quality materials such as 14 karat gold and platinum. Here are our favourites:

These interlocking cubes made of white nylon plastic are only $25 (Rs 1,550 approx).



These $60 (Rs 3,700 approx) bracelets are printed from white nylon and have a smooth matte finish.



These $55 (Rs 3,400 approx) “Guilloche” plastic necklaces make a statement.


This twirly ring can be printed to size and retails for $25 (Rs 1,500 approx).



This $30 (Rs 1,800 approx) ring wraps your finger in textured 24k gold.



Add a pop of colour to any collar line with these for $77 (Rs 4,800 approx) each.



This solid Platinum ring retails for $3,500 (Rs 2.2 lakh approx).



This $65 (Rs 4,000 approx) brass octopus ring is polished to a fine sheen.



(Images: Shapeways.com)