noun
- gems or stones that are cut and polished with a smooth, rounded surface rather than faceted
Usage: jewelry making; gemology
Examples
- The jeweler specialized in creating rings with beautiful cabochons.
- She preferred cabochons over faceted stones for their smooth, lustrous appearance.
- The necklace featured several turquoise cabochons set in silver.
- Opals are often cut as cabochons to showcase their natural play of color.
- The antique brooch displayed three large cabochons surrounded by smaller diamonds.
- Many star sapphires are fashioned as cabochons to reveal their asterism.