cabochon
noun
cab·o·chon
ˈka-bə-ˌshän 
: a gem or bead cut in convex form and highly polished but not faceted
also
: this style of cutting
cabochon
adverb
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The late Princess of Wales often wore the sapphire cabochon and diamond cluster earrings for royal engagements, wearing them as both double drops and studs over the years.
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Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2025
Drops, soft cabochons and even some finds left with the natural contours became the stars on asymmetric Arum earrings and other jewels.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
There is also a cabochon moonstone dated 1913 on the exterior.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
The inlay is protected within a metal bezel, per the campaign, beneath a protective glass dome cabochon.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
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Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2025
Drops, soft cabochons and even some finds left with the natural contours became the stars on asymmetric Arum earrings and other jewels.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
There is also a cabochon moonstone dated 1913 on the exterior.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
The inlay is protected within a metal bezel, per the campaign, beneath a protective glass dome cabochon.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Cabochon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cabochon. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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