Question 1
Distinguish between a cabochon and a facetted gemstone
The performance of the students is generally fair. The question requested the candidates to give the following points:
Differences between a cabochon and a faceted gemstones
s/n |
Cabochon gemstone |
Faceted gemstone |
i |
Often made from opaque or translucent stones |
Often made from transparent stones |
ii |
One of the simplest lapidary forms is the cabochon. |
Production more complex than cabochon |
iii |
Stone that is smoothly rounded and polished on top |
Polished over the entire surface of the stone. |
iv |
Relatively flattish |
Produced from stones with few or no inclusions. |
v |
Either flat or slightly rounded on the bottom (which may be either polished or sanded). |
Not made from opaque stones |
vi |
Also frequently used for transparent materials that contain too many inclusions to yield a good faceted stone. |
Highly symmetrical pattern |
vii |
Colouration and patterning provide the major interest in cabochon. |
Faceted gemstone has many faces |