A cabochon (/ ˈkæbuʃɒn /; from Middle French caboche 'head') is a gemstone that has been shaped and polished, as opposed to faceted. The resulting form is usually a convex (rounded) …

Historically, a cabochon — also referred to as a cab — is a gemstone that has been shaped and polished instead of faceted. These stones typically have a flat side and one domed side. …

Apr 24, 2025 · Cabochons are gemstones with a smooth, polished, rounded top surface and flat bottom, allowing the stone’s natural beauty to shine without the geometric precision of …

The term cabochon (KAB-oh-shon) refers to a piece of gemstone (or other material) which has been shaped and polished, instead of faceted. Such stones have a domed front surface and a …

Nov 7, 2023 · Unlike faceted gemstones, which are meticulously cut and polished with multiple flat surfaces and facets, cabochon stones are crafted with a smooth, rounded, and convex …

The meaning of CABOCHON is a gem or bead cut in convex form and highly polished but not faceted; also : this style of cutting.

In this tutorial, SUVA has teamed up with Sean from Eckel.Lapidary to teach you the process to make your own cabochons and begin right away. Sean is a master of cabochon cutting, …