Small round 3 mm cabochons - Sodalite x5

Small round cabochons for gluing or setting, 3 mm.
This flat-bottomed gemstone is made of Sodalite.

Its name comes from the "sodium" for soda and the Greek "lithos" meaning "stone" for lite, which gives us sodium stone.
It can be either translucent or opaque, and its dominant color is blue, which is why it is confused with lapis lazuli.
For the Greeks, it was the stone of the prophets, and for the Chinese and Japanese, it represented the restoration of social order.

But here we'll be focusing more on its aesthetic appeal than on its virtues and history.

With these jewelry cabochons, you'll be able to sublimate your creations.

We'll give you a few techniques and tips to help you create your costume jewelry with complete peace of mind, and with all the knowledge you need to make sure you don't make a mistake.

What can I do with a cabochon?

The combinations are endless, so here are a few ideas for creations and types of support suitable for round cabochons. But above all, let your creative spirit flow and have fun!

• Customize and rhinestone components: cabochons can be used to enhance rings, earrings, brooches, bracelets and other costume jewelry.
• Apply the gemstone directly to an ear stud, bracelet, brooch or other ready-to-use component for a finished effect.
• For apprentice jewelers, have fun making your own closed settings. You'll find all the materials you need in our jewelry section.
• To take things a step further, glue them onto spacers, openwork pendants and other components you'll be adding to your creations, like this herringbone chain necklace.
• Take your DIY to the next level by customizing your slippers by covering the leather with gemstone cabochons and other materials, or customizing your pumps if summer still seems too far away.
• In fact, you can customize anything, as demonstrated by this tutorial on customizing a Thai basket.

How do I attach my cabochon to a stand?

Don't panic, the beads & co team is here to give you all the tools you need, and have you ever heard of our toolbox? That's where you'll find the answers to many of your questions:

• How to set cabochons?
• How do I glue a cabochon to a setting?
• Which glue should I use?
• Which cabochon shapes should be set or glued on a flat setting?

Please note that each stone is unique and may differ significantly from the photo.
Size may vary slightly from one cabochon to another.

For gluing or setting.
Not set.
Sold in bags of 5.