Word of the Day - Cabochon

[debodun]

Cabochon (noun) - a gem or bead cut in convex form and highly polished but not faceted.

The jeweler carefully selected a cabochon opal for the centerpiece of the necklace.

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[David777]

A relative of Cabochon's is the Cabezon that are one of our Pacific Coast's most delicious eating fish that has blue flesh (before cooking).