cabochon

noun

cab·o·chon ˈka-bə-ˌshän

Synonyms of cabochon next

: a gem or bead cut in convex form and highly polished but not faceted

also : this style of cutting

cabochon adverb

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The 32 mm Cartier model, pictured on Glover in a suave 18-karat yellow gold, features a sapphire cabochon and a gold sunray dial. —

Louisa Ballhaus, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2023 The bow and bezel are set with 103 round-cut diamonds totaling about 1 carat, and the crown and strap bolts are set with a 0.72-carat sapphire cabochon. —

Carol Besler, Robb Report, 12 May 2021 Vak Jewellery Eternal Garden Bracelet with untreated Burmese cabochon spinels, natural rubies, rose cut and full cut diamonds. —

Beth Bernstein, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 The watch is finished with a green tsavorite cabochon-cut crown and green alligator strap. —

Roberta Naas, Forbes, 30 Aug. 2021 Meanwhile the Parhelia ring is centered with a 21.51-carat sapphire cabochon surrounded by five semi-circles of radiant diamonds that fan out from each side of the center stone. —

Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 27 June 2021 Chakra Bar Ear Studs in 18K White Gold with princess cut Tanzanite and Swiss blue cabochon cut topaz and white diamonds. —

Beth Bernstein, Forbes, 21 June 2021 Colombian emeralds are paired with rock crystal; purple sapphires and garnets surround a volcanic matrix opal; rubies play with amazonite; brilliant-cut diamonds encircle a cabochon-cut rutilated quartz. —

The Editors, Town & Country, 17 Jan. 2020 Gucci Necklace with cabochon and crystal pendant, $2,250, select Gucci stores. —

James Love, Essence, 25 Oct. 2019 See More

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