Stone Cabochon Jewelry
There’s so much to learn in the field of lapidary and stone cabochon jewelry making! After doing lots of research, and watching lots of YouTube videos, I was ready to try it myself. My first stone cabochon actually turned out pretty well, and since then I’ve been practicing to improve my skills and develop more complex processes to create truly unique designs.
Making cabochon jewelry was my goal, but learning to cut a stone cabochon was only the beginning. Making a beautifully cut cabochon into a piece of jewelry that can be worn requires metalsmithing skills. Metalsmithing is another area requiring lots of practice, but I wanted to be able to wear the cabochons I was making, so I jumped right in!
Semi-precious stone jewelry making has become my passion and has allowed me to expand my skill set beyond what I thought was possible.
What is a Cabochon?
A cabochon is a gemstone that has been shaped and polished, as opposed to faceted. They usually have a domed top and flat bottom, which makes them great for making jewelry.
Cabochon Jewelry
Marking out the shapes
Rough cut shapes
Polished cabochons
