Welcome
Mountain Treasures wants to bring you contemporary jewelry, wearable art. We strive to bring you the best. Our show schedule will change as the year progresses. My jewelry can be seen Timber Line Art Gallery.
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Finished wire wrapped cabochon
What is a cabochon
the upper surface of a cabochon cut is gently curved, while the back is flat, allowing for easy working and setting. No facets are cut into a cabochon, but the stone is highly polished once it has been cut. Opaque stones are well suited to cabochon cuts, as are stones which are very soft, since the curve and high polish will help to hide scratches. Brittle stones may also be polished into cabochons, since they could break during the faceting process.
What is faceted stone
Faceted stones are stones which have been cut with polished flat faces, also called facets, to enhance the reflection and refraction of light within the stone
