What are Hand Cut Gemstone Cabochons?
The cabochon cut is one that is often used to transform rough pieces of gemstone rock into lovely gleaming treasures. This distinctive style is instantly recognized by the flat base and gently doming surface. The most common shapes are circular and oval shaped. All gemstones can be cut into a cabochon shape, however this is most ideally suited to opaque or patterned gemstones as the cut really shows off the patterns in the stone to its best advantage.
