Hi Kj60!
Cabochon is ?any precious stone cut in a convex shape, polished but
not faceted. This is one of the oldest and simplest cuts. It's often
used on opaque and translucent stones, such as opals, or stones with
unusual optical properties, such as chrysoberyl cat's-eyes.?
San Diego Natural History Museum
http://www.sdnhm.org/fieldguide/minerals/glossary.html
A Cabochon is ?a stone with a rounded surface, rather than with
facets. This style is commonly used with opaque to translucent stones
such as opal, moonstone, jade and turquoise. Less expensive
transparent stones such as amethyst and garnet, are also sometimes
fashioned as cabochons. A garnet cabochon is also referred to as a
carbuncle.?
COMPREHENSIVE GLOSSARY OF JEWELRY-RELATED TERMS
http://www.daysofelegance.com/glossary.html
?A cabochon is a stone that has a rounded, domed surface with no
facets. A cabochon garnet is also called a carbuncle.?
Illustrated Dictionary of Jewelry
http://www.allaboutjewels.com/jewel/glossary/indexc.shtml
Cabochon - Gem without facets that is highly polished and has smooth,
rounded edges.
http://www.minerals.net/glossary/terms/c/cabochon.htm
Any precious or semi-precious stone cut in a convex shape and polished
but not faceted.
http://www.deliaann.com/glossary.htm
?Cabochon is a circular or oval shape with curved top and flat base
(simple cabochon) or with upper and lower portions curved (double
cabochon).?
Costello's Australian Jewellers
http://www.costellos.com.au/opals/glossary.html
Glossary of Jewelry Terms
CABOCHON: An unfaceted stone with a smooth polished, domed top.
http://valleyfairjewelers.com/glossary.htm
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Pictures of the many types of Cabochons
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Dad's Rock Shop provides photos of over 70 types of gemstone cabochons.
http://www.dadsrockshop.com/cabochon.html
Cabochon Stones Collection 1
http://www.earthstreasure.com/Custom_Design/Cabochon-Stones.html
Cabochon Stones Collection 2
http://www.earthstreasure.com/Custom_Design/Cabochon-Stones-Two.html
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How to Make a Cabochon by Paul W. Cinnamon
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The author provides 7 pages of procedures for making cabochons.
http://www.geocities.com/oklahomamgs/cabmakingmenu.html
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I hope you find this helpful! If anything is unclear with my answer,
please ask for clarification.
Best regards,
Bobbie7 |
