cabochon
noun
cab·o·chon
ˈka-bə-ˌshän 
: a gem or bead cut in convex form and highly polished but not faceted
also
: this style of cutting
cabochon
adverb
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The new pieces feature cabochon cut pink and green tourmalines, moonstones, 18K gold and diamonds.
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
The white gold crown is set with a cabochon sapphire.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Individually embroidered crystals and cabochon pearls form the floral motif of @IvankaTrump’s custom gown in the #odlratelier.
—Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Jan. 2025
Round-toe shoes, a gold cabochon ring and statement earrings topped off her sleek look.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
The white gold crown is set with a cabochon sapphire.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Individually embroidered crystals and cabochon pearls form the floral motif of @IvankaTrump’s custom gown in the #odlratelier.
—Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Jan. 2025
Round-toe shoes, a gold cabochon ring and statement earrings topped off her sleek look.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Cabochon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cabochon. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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