cabochons
Unfaceted jewelry stones
Cabochons are gemstones that have been shaped and polished rather than faceted, resulting in a smooth, rounded, convex surface.
This cut showcases stones with interesting colors or optical effects—like opals, moonstones, or star sapphires—better than faceting would.
The singular cabochon also describes this style of cutting: The ruby was cut en cabochon.
Having no cut surfaces
- domedWith rounded roof
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
- roundedHaving no sharp angles
- convexCurved outward externally
smooth · curved · oval · round · pear-shaped · teardrop · freeform · sugarloaf
Worker of precious stones
- bezelGrooved rim for mounting
- turquoiseBlue-green opaque gemstone
- agateBanded semiprecious stone
- moonstoneIridescent feldspar gemstone
lapis · azurite · malachite · garnet · amethyst · jade · carnelian · chalcedony
unfaceted
Having no cut surfaces
convex · smooth · curved · oval · round · pear-shaped · teardrop · freeform · sugarloaf · bullet
lapidary
Worker of precious stones
moonstone · lapis · azurite · malachite · garnet · amethyst · jade · carnelian · chalcedony · onyx
pendant
Suspended jewelry ornament
bracelet · earring · ring · ornament · inlay · filigree · cameo · amulet · goldsmith · silversmith
lustrous
Softly bright, reflective
sleek · burnished · reflective · satiny · silken · buffed · glassy · waxy · vitreous · resinous
cabochonsbrilliant cut
58-facet gem design
facets · emerald cut · princess cut · cushion cut · rough stones