How to choose a stone or cabochon for jewelry making?
Unlike drilled beads, cabochons are polished, undrilled stones designed to be set in specific mountings. They highlight the natural colors, inclusions, and reflections of the stone more effectively.
The first criterion to check is the cabochon's dimensions. The most common sizes are 18x13 mm, 25x18 mm, 30x22 mm, or round shapes from 8 to 30 mm. The dimensions must precisely match the setting used.
Some stones exhibit particularly sought-after optical phenomena. Labradorite reveals blue or green reflections called labradorescence. Moonstone sometimes displays an adularescent effect, while tiger's eye offers a characteristic chatoyancy.
Cabochons can be mounted on pendant, ring, or earring settings using appropriate adhesive. To ensure a durable setting, it is advisable to use quality findings available in our selection ofjewelry findings.
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