What Are Cabochons?
Think style, individuality, and femininity and you have cabochons. Within the jewellery, world cabochons are stones or feature pieces that have been
shaped or cut with a polished rounded dome face and a flat unpolished base.
Once a symbol of prestige and class, the Cabochon has endured throughout the
centuries and remains a rich and captivating jewellery piece.
Cabochons come in a variety of shapes and sizes. While the most
populous shape is an oval, other popular shapes include; circular, square,
rectangular, and teardrop.
What are Cabochons made of?
Popular cabochon gemstones include; opal, turquoise, moonstone,
cat’s eye and sapphire and ruby. Fast forward a few centuries and you can now
find cabochons in a variety of mediums including resin, glass and clay.
Cabochons were also set within a setting known as a bezel, this can
be made from just about any medium, including; glass, wood, metal, paper, clay
and plastic. Today Cabochons continue to enjoy popularity amongst women of all
ages, who appreciate something a little different or who are perhaps seeking a
piece of a versatile piece of jewellery that can take them from work - to a formal
setting to a casual weekend with friends.
What is a Bezel?
The easiest explanation is to say that a bezel is a frame – it
frames the cabochon. Bezels can be constructed out of any material but must be
strong enough to be able to set a cabochon within and to protect and support it.
Bezels often add the ‘bling’ factor to a piece. There are boundless variations
and sizes available nowadays and they are an extremely popular jewellery making
component amongst designers.
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