cabochon

created by Segnbora-t
(thing) by Segnbora-t (8.1 hr) (print)   ?   Mon Mar 27 2000 at 23:38:26
A cut gem with a rounded top and a flat, convex or concave bottom, rather than having facets. Cabochons are a common shape for opaque stones like agate and for "star stones" with asterism.
(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Sat Nov 26 2005 at 22:36:17

Ca`bo`chon" (ka`bo`shôN"), n. [F.] (Jewelry)

A stone of convex form, highly polished, but not faceted; also, the style of cutting itself. Such stones are said to be cut en cabochon.

 

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