When I look back at our journey at Bostonian Jewelers, I see a story of balancing tradition with innovation. From the start, our family business was built on craftsmanship—on the hands of artisans carving, shaping, and refining jewelry into timeless pieces. As technology began to change the landscape of our industry, I realized that adopting CAD/CAM wasn’t about replacing artistry, but enhancing it. CAD gave us the ability to visualize, refine, and customize designs in ways that hand sketching alone never could. It allowed me to show clients their ideas before a single gram of metal was cast, building confidence and excitement in the design process.
“Every print, whether a simple band or a complex one-of-a-kind setting, came off the machine with the same flawless accuracy.” –Ali Matossian, Bostonian Jewelers
But designing digitally was only half the equation. I needed a way to faithfully bring those digital models into the physical world without sacrificing detail or reliability. Fourteen years ago, that search led me to Solidscape wax 3D printers. At the time, there was no other technology capable of producing the intricate filigree, sharp edges, and delicate geometries that I demanded for our jewelry. The precision was unparalleled, but what truly convinced me was the consistency. Every print, whether a simple band or a complex one-of-a-kind setting, came off the machine with the same flawless accuracy.
The ease of casting Solidscape’s wax was another revelation. The material burned out perfectly, leaving no ash or residue, which meant our castings were as clean and smooth as possible. That reliability saved us countless hours and allowed us to focus on the creative side of jewelry making rather than worrying about casting issues. And the introduction of dissolvable supports opened doors I hadn’t imagined—suddenly, complex interwoven designs could be printed and finished without the risk of breaking or damaging fragile details during cleanup.
I also take pride in the fact that Solidscape is made in the USA. For me, that reflects a commitment to quality engineering and dependable support that has never wavered in all the years we’ve been using Solidscape printers.
To this day, Solidscape printers remain at the heart of Bostonian Jewelers. They are more than machines—they are tools that extend our creativity, preserve our standards of craftsmanship, and help us deliver heirloom-quality jewelry to every client.
My commitment to Solidscape is rooted in experience: fourteen years of models, castings, and designs that prove time and again why I chose this path. For me, it’s not just about keeping up with technology; it’s about honoring tradition while continuing to push the boundaries of what jewelry can be.