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Definition of Cabochon
1. Noun. A highly polished gem that is cut convexly but without facets.
Definition of Cabochon
1. n. 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.
Definition of Cabochon
1. Noun. A convex-cut, polished stone. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Cabochon
1. a precious stone [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cabochon
Literary usage of Cabochon
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Valladolid, Oviedo, Segovia, Zamora, Avila, & Zaragoza: An Historical by Albert Frederick Calvert (1908)
"This precious relic is in the shape of a Maltese cross, is set with gems en
cabochon, and encrusted with gilt filigree- work. ..."
2. Precious Stones: For Curative Wear : and Other Remedial Uses : Likewise the by William Thomas Fernie (1907)
"By reason of the deep red colour exhibited by most Carbuncles it is necessary
for the lapidary to cut them en cabochon ; especially when the Stones are of ..."
3. A Book of Precious Stones: The Identification of Gems and Gem Minerals, and by Julius Wodiska (1918)
"cabochon stones are sometimes set over foil or on polished gold to increase ...
The path of a ray of light through a cabochon cut stone is closely similar ..."
4. A manual of precious stones and antique gems by Hodder Michael Westropp (1874)
"Oval; en cabochon ; J in. by t in.; set round with fourteen brilliants in open-work
... Pale violet, with oblique lines of cleavage; oval ; en cabochon; ..."
5. Precious Stones Considered in Their Scientific and Artistic Relations: With by Arthur Herbert Church, Chaucey Hare Townshend, Victoria and Albert museum (1883)
"Honey yellow, en cabochon, high and narrow ; J in. by -ff in. and •£? in. thick
... Pale violet, showing oblique cleavage lines, en cabochon, oval; ..."
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