السبت، 1 يونيو 2013

Using Cabochon Gemstones For Beautiful Jewelry

By Frances Keith


Using one or more standout accessories is a quick and simple way that you can change your look into something new. No matter what you decide to wear, it can have a totally different overall effect depending on the necklace, rings, or barrettes you decide to pair with it. If you love to experiment in this way, check out the benefits that cabochon gemstones have to offer.

While standard gemstones tend to be cut in a faceted manner, cabochons are not. Instead, they are smoothed and sanded, resulting in a shape that looks more natural and less severe. This has the added bonus of allowing unique features of special types of gems to stand out, when they might otherwise be lost or overlooked.

Star sapphires, cat's eyes, and other gemstones that possess standout features are particularly suited to this type of cut. The "star" that gives the star sapphire its name is made quite clearly visible, and the beautiful pattern on the surface of a cat's eye is preserved as well. A faceted cut does not tend to show these features very well, and in fact, usually obscures them completely.

This particular shaping method can also be an excellent option for stones that are softer, and therefore more easily scratched. Imperfections show up far more clearly when a gem is cut at sharp angles. Rounding it into a cabochon style is far more forgiving, and can therefore be much easier for a jeweler to experiment with.

A more varied and colorful array of options is available featuring this cut than is generally the case with more traditional ones. This increased availability means that you can more easily choose different pieces to go along with a specific look you might have in mind. You can even switch things up on a regular basis if you decide to keep a selection of your favorites on hand.

Jewelry that features cabochon gems is usually much less expensive than comparable types that use faceted gems would be. Since the crafting process does not demand the degree of precision that others might, and because the types of stones favored are not usually of the same degree of rarity, the cost is reduced. Obviously, this benefits the consumer, because more can be had for less money.

Not only consumers, but designers as well have begun using these styles as key features in the looks they create. Their accessories can now much more easily have the same variety that their other clothes do. Again, this means that versatility and uniqueness in any particular look that you might want has massively expanded, and will be much easier to find.

Cabochon gemstones have a great deal to offer for anyone who loves to show off new looks and to stand out from the crowd. No matter what particular style you might have in mind, you can be assured that these spectacular jewels can have a perfect part in it. Have fun putting together countless unique looks for any occasion!




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