Cabochon Settings Are Important Jewelry Making Supplies

Posted by adortalukdar on June 24th, 2014

If you are a jewelry designer, then you know how important it is to create unique yet stunning pieces of jewelry items for your customers. It is true that no one really likes to wear jewelry that is outdated or something that is worn by everyone. In order to make a style statement, people generally look for jewelry pieces which are unique and something that stands out. And as a jewelry designer it is your responsibility to meet their demands. Jewelry making supplies are in great demand and jewelry designers often look for supplies which are not very common. One of the latest jewelry trends these days is cabochons.

Cabochons are stones that have a flat back and a convex front. They are mainly opaque. There are a number of gemstones that can be used in the creation of cabochons which can then be used in jewelry making. Some examples include turquoise and agate. Cabochons are available in a wide range of sizes and shapes and for each size and shape, there is a cabochon setting that can be used to hold them together.

Cabochon settings are generally holders in which cabochons are placed and then glued. These settings hold the cabochon in place and make it easier for them to be used in the creation of jewelry items. Because cabochons have a flat back, it is quite easy to place them within the cabochon setting and glue them provided the cabochon setting is of the appropriate size.

If the setting is too big or too small, they won’t be able to hold the gemstone in place and it will also not look good as well when used to create jewelry. So if you are looking to use cabochons in your jewelry creations, it is essential to get the right type of cabochon settings. When shopping online, you must check the dimensions of the settings very carefully. If you are in doubt, you must ask the seller questions and ensure that they are of the right size and shape before you buy.

Most of the online jewelry supplies stores sell cabochons and cabochon settings together so you don’t have to worry about their dimensions. The problem only arises when you have already purchased the cabochons and are looking to purchase cabochon settings separately.

Cabochon settings are available in many different types. Basically, they are available in a wide array of shapes, sizes and finishes. The material that is used in the creation of these settings also varies. Some of the common shapes cabochon settings are available in include oval, flat round, rectangle, cross, rhombus, drop, owl, heart, etc. In fact, these settings are available in any shape imaginable and due to their unlimited supply, it may not be hard to find the right ones for your gemstones. The finishing they are mainly available in includes nickel free, lead free, cadmium free, etc. Some of the materials they are commonly made of include antique silver, antique gold, silver, gold, rose gold, platinum, red copper, etc.