cabochon

Definition

A style of gemstone cutting where the stone is shaped into a smooth, rounded, and polished dome rather than being faceted with flat sides.

Etymology

Derived from the French word 'caboche,' meaning 'head,' which itself comes from the Latin 'caput.' It was used to describe gems shaped like a smooth, rounded head.

In the news

The word is listed as a key technical skill taught in the gemology training programme, specifically referring to the method of processing rough gemstones into rounded, polished shapes.

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