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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To top it off, the beaded crown is set with a sapphire cabochon.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 June 2024
An 18ct rose-gold case frames a black sunburst dial with elegant baton markers, while a subdued crown is set with a black onyx cabochon.
—Alexandra Zagalsky, theweek, 7 May 2024
Influenced by the cupolas on basilicas across Rome, the brand’s trademark vibrant cabochons — smooth, rounded stones that don’t refract light the way faceted gems do — became ubiquitous.
—Lindsay Talbot, New York Times, 14 May 2024
The Rewind may be an almost goofy backwards-running watch that may cause more confusion than promptness in daily life, but the carnelian dial with ruby cabochon crown and tonal alligator strap against the platinum case adds up to a very serious dress watch.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 9 May 2024
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 June 2024
An 18ct rose-gold case frames a black sunburst dial with elegant baton markers, while a subdued crown is set with a black onyx cabochon.
—Alexandra Zagalsky, theweek, 7 May 2024
Influenced by the cupolas on basilicas across Rome, the brand’s trademark vibrant cabochons — smooth, rounded stones that don’t refract light the way faceted gems do — became ubiquitous.
—Lindsay Talbot, New York Times, 14 May 2024
The Rewind may be an almost goofy backwards-running watch that may cause more confusion than promptness in daily life, but the carnelian dial with ruby cabochon crown and tonal alligator strap against the platinum case adds up to a very serious dress watch.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 9 May 2024
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“Cabochon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cabochon. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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