With gold averaging $3,431/oz in 2025 and central banks buying at near-record pace, fine jewelry manufacturers face a structural cost challenge. Precision CNC machining is the response — not just a technical choice, but a margin strategy.
On the FARO F1 CNC, a pre-printed metal sheet is registered via a proprietary alignment system. The machine performs selective diamond-cutting and profile cutting, delivering Hamsa pendants with perfect print-to-edge registration. Fast, repeatable, and ideal for silver and alternative precious metals.
Gold volatility and the risk of Chinese market bubbles in CNC: this article explores how CNC micro-milling can save jewelry margins, but warns about the danger of investing in low-cost machinery, drawing parallels with BYD electric cars and Evergrande’s collapse. Discover how to choose a reliable technology partner like Faro to ensure stability and continuity…
