Style Spotlight: 5 Cabochon-Cut Gemstone Jewels



Clarity comes in second to the banging color of these smooth domes

Cabochon-cut gemstones capitalize on a stone’s great color while minimizing its less-than-perfect clarity. The resulting looks are smooth, polished, and chicly casual—ideal alternatives to perfectly faceted and more formal rocks.

samuelb.jpg

Earrings in sterling silver with stabilized Sleeping Beauty turquoise cabochons, $390; Samuel B.

masonkay.jpg

Ring in 18k gold with oval-shape natural green jade and 0.35 ct. t.w. diamonds, $5,770; Mason-Kay Designs by Kristina Collection
 

staurino.jpg

Ring in 18k gold with 30.8 ct. natural cabochon-cut amethyst and 0.5 ct. t.w. diamonds, $10,200; Staurino Fratelli

small_lalijewels.jpg

Necklace in 18k gold with 53.78 cts. t.w. multicolor oval-shape tourmalines, 30.67 cts. t.w. round-shape tourmalines, and 2.11 cts. t.w. diamonds, $20,140; Lali Jewels

e-1484-12060.jpg

Earrings in 18k gold with faceted aquamarine slices, cabochon-cut bicolor aquamarine, and diamonds with removable drops, $21,000; Katy Briscoe

The Style 360 blog is your editorial source for the newest jewelry trends, market analysis, 
trade show insights, designer profiles, and more.

JCK logo
JCK

Log Out

Are you sure you want to log out?

CancelLog out