Been a jeweler since 1977 while I was in college for business. Thru GIA studied Jewelry Retail, Gem Ident and Diamond Grading. Did everything from basic repairs, wax carving, casting and stone setting to selling loose diamonds. So I guess everything from A to Z. It has been and still is a passion for me to design from start to finish pieces that I draw up and/ or ideas a client has in their mind. It can be very challenging and very rewarding. I am finally considering getting into the CAD era. I have been hesitant due to hand made pieces should look handmade and not computer made. But I do see many benefits of the CAD designs. Looking for advise and ideas to get started. I do see the high cost associated with it and any ideas on this too, ie.. Used software or Jewelers that don't use it now and want to sell the software. I am open for suggestions. Thank you John Scully; http://www.designsbyscully.com