Cabochon
Cabochon refers to a method of gemstone cutting where stones are polished into smooth, rounded domes without facets—commonly used for opaque or translucent gems like opal, moonstone, and turquoise. This traditional style remains popular in both classic and contemporary jewellery, valued for its tactile appeal and ability to showcase unique optical effects such as chatoyancy and adularescence. Jewellery Focus reports on the commercial relevance of cabochon stones across the UK trade, including sourcing trends, design applications, consumer demand, pricing shifts, and the role of cabochon cuts in fine, bespoke, and ethnic-inspired collections. Our coverage supports designers, retailers, and gem dealers in understanding how cabochon gemstones continue to influence jewellery aesthetics and buying patterns.
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Sep- 2024 -17 SeptemberRetailers
Tiffany marks 50 years of Elsa Peretti with new anniversary designs
Tiffany and Co. has launched new anniversary designs to celebrate the 50th anniversary of designer Elsa Peretti. Peretti joined Tiffany and Co. in September 1974 and it said her “passion for nature and organic forms, combined with her unique sensibility and skill”, yielded collections including Bone, Diamonds by the Yard,…
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Jan- 2024 -23 JanuaryDesigners
Theo Fennell unveils new pieces
Theo Fennell has unveiled its latest pieces for January including designs like Fable, Motley and brand new Ripple design. Ripple has been designed to act as a soft and subtle setting to “let the stones be the stars”. The Ripple designs are all earrings set in gold with various gemstones…
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Sep- 2023 -20 SeptemberDesigners
Giovanni Raspini launches Fall-Winter 2023/24 collection
Giovanni Raspini has launched its new Autumn-Winter 2023/24 collection. The new lines feature a large variety of gemstones and include four new collections: Shine, Blade, Daphne, Rings, and Mini Earrings. Shine represents a novelty in the brand and features big cubic zirconia which are elevated and incorporated in the “classic”…
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May- 2023 -18 MayRetailers
Giovanni Raspini launches new summer collection
Italian jewellery retailer Giovanni Raspini has launched its latest summer 2023 collections, Mediterranean, Daisy and Joy. All three collections are inspired by the natural world and feature intricate designs. Mediterranean is a figurative collection, which uses “chromatic”, “intricate” and “sculptural” effects. The base of the jewellery is made from burnished…
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Mar- 2023 -10 MarchDesigners
Ananya Fine Jewellery launches ‘Chakra Icon’ collection
Ananya Fine Jewellery has announced the launch of its new collection titled “Chakra Icon”. The Chakra bracelet’s signature design codes are 18-karat white, rose and yellow gold, offering “enduring allure and universal appeal”. Each piece is handcrafted in London and draws upon decades of savoir-faire while its gemstones reflect Ananya’s…
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Feb- 2023 -13 FebruaryRetailers
Andre Michael launches collection featuring Greenland Ruby gems
Fine jewellery supplier Andre Michael has launched a new collection of diamond jewellery featuring responsibly sourced, cabochon-shaped rubies and pink sapphires mined by Greenland Ruby. The pieces are now available for retailers in the UK and Ireland. Andre Michael will present the collection to retailers at the Company of Master…
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Dec- 2022 -9 DecemberRetailers
Pomellato unveils 2022 festive jewellery
Pomellato has unveiled its festive jewellery collection for 2022. It features cabochon gemstones, gold and diamonds with new iconica creations. Among the festive collection includes Iconica Cocktail Rings 2022, fusing traditional jewellery making skills with contemporary Milanese design. Each ring features a large 21-carat oval cabochon of either candy-bright amethyst,…
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Oct- 2022 -5 OctoberDesigners
Alice van Cal celebrates opals in October birthstone collection
Alice van Cal has launched its October range as part of the birthstone collection, a reinvention of its new signature Anima necklace with a round cabochon white opal set in 18K white gold to mark the birthstone of the month; opals. The 8K white gold lariat necklace features a white…
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Sep- 2022 -29 SeptemberDesigners
Designer Karina Brez launches new line of equine medallions
Karina Brez has announced a new line of equine medallions to celebrate the Atlantean horsea, launching at the Capital Challenge Horse Show. The Horsea Collection consists of three new medallion styles. The Under the Sea Medallion features a golden horsea, surrounded by seven cabochon-cut gemstones (moonstone, opal, sapphire, garnet, emerald,…
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Aug- 2022 -17 AugustRetailers
Deakin & Francis launches ladies’ Elements Collection
Deakin and Francis has launched a new ladies fine jewellery collection, The Elements Collection, comprising a multitude of gemstones set in 18ct gold. Included in the collection is a one-of-a-kind 18ct yellow gold faceted Crystal Ball Pendant with a vitreous enamel blue band, and a diamond necklace. The pendant showcases…
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