Get Wrapped Up in the Cabochon Craze
Cabochons have been sweeping through the styles of trendsetters all year. In the Superbowl this year, Rhianna gave the performance of a lifetime with some of the most incredible jewelry choices we’ve seen on the Halftime Show stage. The coup de gras of her jewels was a fabulous ring with a whopping 19.4 carat cabochon Burmese ruby, surrounded by a glowing pave of diamonds. With that gorgeous cabochon ring and knockout performance, we almost forgot about how long we’ve been waiting for her new album (just kidding, Rhianna, we love you!) Cabochons are still going strong since Rhianna’s Halftime performance. Jessica Chastain did her Gucci contract proud and graced us with an incredible 35.9 carat mandarin garnet as the center stone in her statement pendant. The actress caught eyes with the naturally-shaped stone at the Tony Awards Show and left us clamoring for cabochon looks.
When it comes to bringing out the natural beauty of a gemstone, the designers at Lauren K are geniuses. Their designs pride themselves on being comprised of one-of-a-kind, handpicked gemstones, so each piece tells its own unique story. In a more archaic jewelry world, differences in gemstones like inclusions were avoided and covered up with reflective facets. In a more modern world, we are interested in the beauty that nature has to give us. Instead of hiding imperfections like traditionally cut gemstones, cabochon gemstones showcase their stone’s cracks and inclusions to allow the natural patterns and reflections of light to be seen. It’s certainly not your grandmother’s gemstone. Lauren K is known for refreshing, modern designs with some of nature’s finest tools.
Vibrant in Violet
Give that humdrum outfit a prominent pop of purple. The Cabochon Tanzanite Misha ring by Lauren K is a sight to behold on any ensemble. A delicate pave of brilliant round diamonds encircles a 10.26 carat centerpiece of pure, electric violet tanzanite – all set in a glowing yellow gold band. The white diamonds trail halfway down the yellow gold band, imbuing a touch of elegance to this bold and daring piece.
Over the Moonstone
Give an outfit a full cabochon theme. Lauren K has been rocking the moonstone game for years, and they’ve outdone themselves with every moonstone cabochon design they’ve released. Create an outfit with two of their greatest hits: The Pear Shaped Cabochon Moonstone Earrings paired with the Oval Cabochon Moonstone Mischa Ring by Lauren K. If it’s going to be a fun, bold look, make it bombastic. The two pear-shaped moonstones in the earrings showcase their natural beauty with the quintessential cloudy, ethereal look we know and love in moonstone gems. Fastened in bright yellow gold with a path of brilliant round diamonds, these earrings will frame any face with their lustrous moonlit stones. Adding the Moonstone Mischa ring with its natural oval shape brings the whole look together, as it matches both cabochon moonstone and delicate diamond pave. It’s a match made in cabochon heaven.
Aquamarine Dreams
Add a little glitz to the mix. The Cabochon Aquamarine Jordan Earrings by Lauren K are the creme de la creme of the cabochon collection. Not only do these bad boys boast 5.31 carats of pure, polished aquamarine, but have a gorgeous setting of white diamonds that culminate into a unique, teardrop shape. Reminiscent of Morrocan architecture, and set in lustrous yellow gold, these aquamarine cabochon earrings grant a unique vibe to any outfit.
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