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Recent Examples of cabochonThe inlay is protected within a metal bezel, per the campaign, beneath a protective glass dome cabochon.—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 10 Sep. 2025 Pieces includes such exquisite gemstones as a 79 carat aquamarine, pink sapphires, tsavorites, cabochon rubellites and diamonds.—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 In bathrooms, glass tiles can serve as an alternative to traditional cabochon materials.—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025 And there's also a colorful parrot brooch for sale, featuring 35 round sapphires, 17 round diamonds and 17 round rubies, set with a striking cabochon ruby, which her husband also purchased for her.—Simon Perry, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cabochon
The measure would also classify the Carolina mantis as the state predator insect and the rainbow scarab, a dung beetle, as the soil conservation insect.
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Barbara Hoberock,
Oklahoma Voice,
17 Feb. 2026
On board this ship were 10 tons of copper ingots, ceramic jars full of wine from Cyprus and oil from the Levant, glass beads, an Egyptian scarab of Queen Nefertiti of Egypt, and Aegean pots.
Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe also famously wore eternity bands as engagement rings, breaking with the solitaire tradition.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
The combination set the leggings-and-heel unit as the look’s main structure, while small hoop earrings, a solitaire ring and black rectangular sunglasses completed the look.
The oldest material is 4.4-billion-year-old zircon crystals from Western Australia.
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Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Glaciers leave fingerprints Using world-leading equipment at Curtin’s John de Laeter Centre, the team analyzed more than 500 zircon crystals, one of the most durable minerals on Earth.
For an easier option, opt for rhinestone nail stickers—Daily Charme and Teenitor have glitzy, colorful gems that add a touch of sparkle to any manicure.
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Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
19 Feb. 2026
These nails are an artsy, elevated take on Mardi Gras glam, combining abstract gold, green, and purple foil with delicate rhinestone detailing.