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 pale-colored interiors were designed by Peter Marino, the brand’s go-to interior architect, and feature cabochon stone, warm wood accents and parquet flooring.
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Cathrin Schaer, WWD, 6 Mar. 2025
Fowler: The cabochons and chunky settings are a nod to early medieval jewelry, tempered by clean lines and proportions that are centered on wear-ability.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The first assignment was cutting and polishing a cabochon, a gem with a smooth, unfaceted surface — and his fascination with cutting gems began there.
—Tanya Dukes, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
The new pieces feature cabochon cut pink and green tourmalines, moonstones, 18K gold and diamonds.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
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Cathrin Schaer, WWD, 6 Mar. 2025
Fowler: The cabochons and chunky settings are a nod to early medieval jewelry, tempered by clean lines and proportions that are centered on wear-ability.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The first assignment was cutting and polishing a cabochon, a gem with a smooth, unfaceted surface — and his fascination with cutting gems began there.
—Tanya Dukes, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
The new pieces feature cabochon cut pink and green tourmalines, moonstones, 18K gold and diamonds.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cabochon
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“Cabochon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cabochon. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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