A cabochon is a gem or semiprecious stone rounded into an oval, semispherical, or domed shape. It’s highly polished to enrich the colors of the stone and give it a lustrous glow, unlike gems cut into facets that make them sparkle. Cabochons enhance many different items serving many aesthetic uses. For example, a cabochon stone can serve as the centerpiece of an opulent ring or pendant, or it might be affixed to the front of a vase or another decorative piece of pottery .

Cabochons aren't just stones: Cabochons made of glass, wood, and even ceramic aren't uncommon. Here are some of the most popular types of cabochons available from the shops on Etsy: Opal cabochons : These prized iridescent stones shimmer and slightly shift colors as light hits them. Turquoise cabochons : Known for its blue-green hues, turquoise cabochons adorn many types of jewelry and are favorite embellishments for bolo ties and western belt buckles . Gemstone cabochons : You might see rare, expensive gems—such as emeralds and rubies—cut and polished into domed or teardrop cabochons. Cabochon-cut rare gems are used almost exclusively for jewelry, destined to be put on full display. Agate cabochons : The agate is a fairly common stone known for its rich variety of colors and vivid patterns such as bands, plumes, and the popular cat's eye variety. Glass cabochons : Rather than being cut from stone, these smooth stones are formed of molten silicon. Using dye and polishing options not available for stones, glass cabochons come in a full spectrum of colors, sizes, and shapes. Ceramic cabochons : Formed of porcelain or clay, ceramic cabochons frequently feature delicate designs and lustrous glazes.

Jewelers cut stones into a wide variety of cabochon shapes. In most cases, any non-faceted precious or semiprecious stone is considered a cabochon. It almost always has one rounded side and a flat surface to help it fit into jewelry settings. These top the list of cabochon shapes jewelers use most often: Rounded: The stone is cut into a circular disk. One face of the disk is usually flat for easy setting. The other face may be flat or concave to give it three dimensions. Oval: Probably the most common cut for a cabochon, the oval cut typically has two equally rounded ends or one end that’s narrower than the other. Most opal cabochons are oval. Teardrop: This popular cabochon shape has a broadly rounded end that tapers into a point at the other end. It’s usually set with the pointed end facing up (away from the wearer) or sometimes toward the wearer. You'll seldom see a teardrop set sideways on a pendant or a ring. Sugarloaf: The sugarloaf is a shallow, four-sided pyramid with bowed sides and a flat bottom for easy setting. The rarest of cabochon shapes, it’s highly prized by jewelers and crafters.

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Cabochons

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15mm Hand Carved Moon Face CLOSED Eye Cabochon, Buffalo Bone Carving, Natural Component, Jewelry Supplies B1044

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50 Pack - 25mm (1") Round Glass Cabochons - Clear Transparent Round Solid Glass Magnifying Cabs - 1 Inch

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ONE Opal cabocohon from Ethiopia - fire flash oval polished stone loose natural birthstone

Hand carved Oval face cabochon with closed eyes , Buffalo horn Carving, Embellishment, Cabochon for setting B4089

Vintage Etched Mosaic Navy Blue and White Cabochons 12mm cab827B

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Loose Gemstone Cabochon Copper White Calcite Round 12x12 AAA Grade - 6 Pcs.

3mm lapis lazuli smooth cabochon. Dark blue cab. Blue and gold

40x30mm cabachon wire for diy wrapped chunky jewelry Black Onyx Flat Back Cabochon semi precious gemstone raw gem stone rock mineral 669x

5 pcs Bullet Cabochons Green Chalcedony 8x16mm Smooth Semiprecious Loose Gemstone Top Grade

10 pieces 5mm Lapis Round Cabochon Gemstone, Lapis Cabochon Round Gemstone, have Lots of Gorgeous beautiful Deep Blue Gemstone

4mm Vintage Cabochons Cobalt Tiny Flat Back Stones Blue Antique NOS Dome Top Jewelry Supplies 12 Stones

2 Fairy and Thistle Ivory Color on Black 40mm x 30mm Resin CAMEOS LOT for Making Costume Jewelry

Glass Cabochon - Full Moon - for Jewelry and Pendant Making 8mm 10mm 12mm 13mm 14mm 16mm 18mm 20mm 25mm 30mm

20 Round Glass Cabochons, 25mm, Round Domed Top Clear Glass Tiles. 25MRDCAB

g2005 10 pcs 6mm Amazonite gemstone round cab cabochon

Natural K2 Jasper Round Cabochon Calibrated Gemstone 3x3mm To 20X20mm Flat Back Loose Gemstone

50PCS 10mm Round Resin Mermaid Cabochons AB Iridescent Mermaids Cabochon 100967

Kingman Turquoise Cabs Round 3mm Approximately 1 Carat, December Birthstone, Robin Egg Blue Color, Turkish Stone, For Jewelry Making (4718)

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Bullet Shape Gemstone Labradorite Bullet Stone Loose Smooth Gemstone Cabochons AAA Grade - 5pcs.

CT53 Garden of Dreams 12 Images/Drawings/Digital Collages for Cabochon 30/25/20/18/16/15/14/12/10/8 mm Rond/Carré/Oval

Crystal Glass Magnifying High Dome Half Sphere Round Cabochon 8mm/10mm/12mm/16mm/18mm/20mm/25mm/30mm/40mm/50mm/60mm/70mm/78/90/100/120/150mm

Sodalite Loose Gemstone Cabochon Fancy Cut Pair 13x35 mm

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