Cabochon Necklaces
2010s American Cabochon Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s British Contemporary Cabochon Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Cabochon Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s French Victorian Antique Cabochon Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold
2010s British Contemporary Cabochon Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Cabochon Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Cabochon Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
1970s Vintage Cabochon Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Edwardian Cabochon Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver, Gold
2010s British Contemporary Cabochon Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Zambian Retro Cabochon Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Latvian Vintage Cabochon Necklaces
Amber
Late 19th Century Hungarian Renaissance Revival Antique Cabochon Necklaces
Garnet, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
20th Century French Cabochon Necklaces
Ruby, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cabochon Necklaces
Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Cabochon Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
1920s Unknown Vintage Cabochon Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Cabochon Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Anglo-Indian Cabochon Necklaces
Amber, Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Cabochon Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold-filled
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Cabochon Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Cabochon Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modernist Cabochon Necklaces
Quartz, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cabochon Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Cabochon Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Modern Cabochon Necklaces
Quartz, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Cabochon Necklaces
Diamond, Carnelian, Fire Opal, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Cabochon Necklaces
Moonstone, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s Baltic Art Deco Cabochon Necklaces
Amber
2010s American Artisan Cabochon Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Brown Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White...
15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Cabochon Necklaces
Agate, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cabochon Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Artisan Cabochon Necklaces
Sapphire, Rainbow Moonstone, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Cabochon Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Silver
20th Century North American Native American Cabochon Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Dutch Contemporary Cabochon Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Cabochon Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Labradorite, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cabochon Necklaces
Jade, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
2010s American Native American Cabochon Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cabochon Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Cabochon Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1950s French Modern Vintage Cabochon Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Artisan Cabochon Necklaces
Quartz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Retro Vintage Cabochon Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Cabochon Necklaces
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Portuguese Renaissance Cabochon Necklaces
Garnet, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Cabochon Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Cabochon Necklaces
Diamond, Labradorite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
2010s Turkish Contemporary Cabochon Necklaces
Labradorite, Yellow Gold, Gold, 24k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Cabochon Necklaces
Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1880s American Victorian Antique Cabochon Necklaces
Agate
2010s Australian Contemporary Cabochon Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cabochon Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cabochon Necklaces
Rubelite, Spinel, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Cabochon Necklaces
Citrine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1970s American Vintage Cabochon Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1970s French Retro Vintage Cabochon Necklaces
Labradorite, Silver, Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Cabochon Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Shop a Collection of Antique and Vintage Cabochon Necklaces on 1stDibs
While they dazzled onscreen in the 1940s and '50s — and were coveted by women wanting to emulate their matinee idols — today, antique and vintage cabochon necklaces and other pieces of cabochon jewelry are back, conveying all the glamour of the past.
Cabochon pendants, cabochon link necklaces and other types of cabochon necklaces are polished, intense and enthralling, like the screen sirens who wore them. The ongoing popularity of statement jewelry and the desire among vintage jewelry enthusiasts for beautifully crafted 20th-century designs have contributed to the return of pieces showcasing bold, juicy cabochon-cut gemstones — on the red carpet, in contemporary design studios, in campaigns by renowned brands and in dealers’ collections. And when we talk about cabochon jewelry, we can’t help but think of the stunning jewels worn during Hollywood’s Golden Age.
Ladies of the silver screen such as Joan Crawford, Marlene Dietrich and Mary Pickford often wore their own cabochon necklaces, rings and other cabochon jewelry in films and worked with such legendary houses as Trabert & Hoeffer-Mauboussin, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Verdura to create their favorite pieces.
A cabochon-cut gem is a popular gemstone cut. It is most often an oval or round stone with a flat bottom and a polished dome top. Another much-admired style of cabochon is the sugarloaf, which is shaped more like a high pyramid with a rounded tip.
Softer stones — those that score 7 or lower on the Mohs Hardness Scale — are traditionally cut into cabochons since scratches tend to be less noticeable on a cab’s convex surface than on the flat planes of a faceted cut. Emeralds, which register around 7.5 or 8, are commonly cut as cabochons, although the highest-quality examples are often faceted.
Thanks to its depth, a cabochon cut can intensify the hue of a colored stone like an emerald, sapphire or ruby. And it enhances the optical effects seen in some gems, such as the iridescence, or rainbow-like play of color, in opals; the adularescence, or milky glow, of moonstones; the chatoyancy, or cat’s-eye effect, of tigereyes; and the asterism, or star-shaped display, in star sapphires and rubies.
Carved cabochons also make interesting pieces. For example, the cameo gemstone, which features a carved silhouette, has had a resurgence in recent years.
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