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A briolette is an elongated, pear-shaped stone covered with bands of triangular or rectangular facets, usually with a pointed end and without a girdle.
Briolette
An undrilled gemstone with a smooth rounded top and a flat back. A cabochon is not faceted.
Cabochon
Made by pressing glass into a steel mold, coating with color, then grinding and polishing every facet. The color coating remains on the ends of the beads.
Cathedral Glass
A particular shape of cut glass or crystal, most commonly known as Crystal Passions® rhinestones. A chaton has a faceted, pavillion-shaped (pointed) bottom.
Chaton
A flat surface or plane on a cut gemstone. The movement of light from one facet to another creates the sparkle and flash of a stone.
Facet
A process in which beads are machine faceted, then polished by glazing inside a red-hot glass oven. This softens the edges and gives the beads a smooth feel.
Fire-Polished
A jewelry setting designed for the placement of faceted gemstones or cabochons.
Mounting
A round crystal component which is faceted to a point on both sides.
Rivoli
A frame, container or cage designed for the placement of faceted gemstones or cabochons.
Setting