Cabochons

Discover our hand-engraved, eye-shaped cabochons, our assortments of small and large sizes, and also our cabochons with golden beetle motif, imagined and designed on the premises of Perles&Co. They'll enable you to create magnificent lucky charms, right on trend!

Simply glue a cabochon onto a support, such as a decorative ring or stud earrings, and you'll be creating a beautiful piece of natural stone jewelry in no time at all.

4 techniques for setting cabochons

Cabochons are ideal for jewelry-making and customization. But before you start creating gemstone jewelry, there are a few basic techniques you need to know.

There are several ways to set a cabochon:

1. Mounting: the quickest and most accessible technique. Choose a suitable support (ring, stud, notched pendant) whose diameter matches that of your cabochon, apply jewelry glue and leave to dry for 24 hours. Guaranteed results from the first try.
2. Micro-macramé setting: the cabochon is wrapped in a network of knots made with waxed thread or silk. This technique produces handcrafted jewels of unique charm. It requires mastery of a few basic macramé knots, but is accessible after a little practice.
3. Bead setting (weaving): surround your cabochon with seed beads, Puca or Miyuki pearls using needle weaving techniques. A luxurious, highly customizable finish: each stone can have its own pearl "case". Consult our chart to find out how many pearls to use according to cabochon size.
4. Sutache: braided braids of soutache envelop the cabochon, forming decorative arabesques. This is the most elaborate of the four techniques, but produces jewels of incomparable visual richness: designer necklaces, brooches and spectacular earrings.

Which stone to choose for your cabochon?

Not sure which stone to choose? Two approaches to guide your choice:

• By aesthetics: labradorite for its shimmering reflections, black onyx for elegance, white howlite for sobriety, multicolored jasper for character.
• By symbolism: rely on your birthstone or astrological sign.