Difference Between Cabochon And Regular Gemstones

What is Cabochon gemstone?

The gem cabochon has a polished curved surface that contrasts with faceted cutting. Cabochons do not sparkle but are hypnotized by enhancing the color, reflection, or transparency on the surface. 

The dictionary definition describes convex, hemispherical, or oval, polished but uncut gems.

Many types of gemstones use cabochon cuts. We seldom cut diamonds in this way because the true beauty of the diamond will only appear when the surface is carefully cut to achieve a perfectly balanced proportion. 

Cabochons are usually cut to different depths and proportions—for example, a flat cut with a flat dome. On the contrary, there are round gems with high crowns and greater depth.

For jewelry making, jewelry experts buy cabochon gemstones wholesale as they get them for cheap, with less price. The gemstones featured that are found in the wholesale market are: 

1. Tourmaline round cabs stone
2. Blue oval tanzanite cabs stone
3. Yellow cabochon stone
4. Most delicate quality tiger eye cabochon stone
5. Crystal stone oval warry stones

All the gems that are mentioned above are natural cabochon gemstones. They are the ones used in jewelry making. 

More About Cabochon Stones

Cabochon cut stone or Cabochon cutting, a method of cutting gemstones with round convex surfaces, polished but not cut. Gemstones that are opaque, star-shaped, iridescent, creamy, or shiny are usually cabochon cut. The back of the common cabochon is flat, but it can be hollowed out. To lighten the color. Garnet, jasper, heliotrope, moonstone, cat's eye, star ruby, and sapphire are all gemstones commonly processed in this way.

What are featured gems?

A gemstone is one of several minerals that are valued for its beauty, strength, and rarity. Certain non-crystalline materials of organic origin (such as pearls, red coral, and amber) are also classified as gems. 

Gems have attracted humans since ancient times and have long been used to make jewelry. The main requirement for a gem is that it must be beautiful. Beauty can be colored or lacking; in the latter case, extreme transparency and "fire" can create attraction. Iridescence, opalescence, starlight (showing star patterns in reflected light), variability (showing different brightness and narrow wavy bands of white light), design, and brightness are other characteristics that make gems beautiful. If the gemstone is to retain the enamel applied to it and withstand the wear and tear of continuous treatment, the rock must also be durable.

Difference between a Cabochon Stone and a Featured Stone

A cabochon is a gemstone that has been shaped and polished so that it has a dome-shaped top and a flat bottom. 

Opaque gemstones are usually cut into cabochons, while more translucent gemstones are generally cut. The hardness of the stone is also taken into consideration. Softer gems are more likely to be scratched, so they have a better cabochon shape than faceted gems, whereas a faceted gem is a type of faceted gem in which the gem has a flat top, a polished surface called a facet, and a pointed bottom. 

This cut refracts the light inside the gem and reflects the light on the outer surface of the gemstone, thereby maximizing the brilliance and fire of the gemstone.

Conclusion 

These are the major differences between both stones. Some of these stones are used for various purposes. Most of these are good for jewelry purposes.