When you open JewelSmith 9.1, you are greeted with the standard ArtCAM "Project Tree" on the left and the 2D/3D view on the right.
If you have searched for this term, you are likely aware that Autodesk discontinued the entire ArtCAM line in 2018. However, the "Jewelsmith 91 New" release—specifically the 2014 (9.1) build—remains the gold standard for many workshops. This article explores why this "new" version from a decade ago continues to dominate the bench jeweler’s digital toolkit, where to find legitimate updates, and how it compares to modern alternatives. artcam jewelsmith 91 new