Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant

The Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant at a glance

The Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant) is a pendant necklace offered in Sterling Silver or 14K Yellow Gold. In detail, the chain is 1 mm wide, overall size is about 17.12 x 5.3 mm or 19.41 x 7.4 mm, the finish is polished, construction is solid, and it is made in standard weight.

For the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant), a bezel wraps the stone in a thin collar of metal instead of prongs. It protects the edge of the stone, sits low, and does not catch on knits. Cable chain uses uniform oval links, the most versatile everyday link style.

For the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant), a cabochon is a stone polished into a smooth dome instead of cut into facets, which shows color and pattern rather than sparkle.

For the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant), the smallest option measures about 17.12 x 5.3 mm (0.67 x 0.21 in), about the size of a U.S. dime (17.9 mm); the largest is about 19.41 x 7.4 mm. A polished finish gives a mirror shine. Fine scratches show over time, and a jeweler can polish them out. The bail opening, where the chain passes through, is about 3 x 2.2 mm. Pick a chain whose clasp is smaller than that opening, or one fine enough to thread through before it is closed.

At $494.50 to start, the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant) is priced below 69% of the 170 diamond pendants in the shop. Similar designs include the Bezel-Set Solitaire Charm/Pendant and the Bezel-Set Station Necklace.

Specifications

The table lists the published specification for each option of the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant). Millimeter and carat figures are approximate, and handmade and cast pieces vary slightly from one to the next.

Metals

Sterling Silver, 14K Yellow Gold

Finish

Polished

Width

1 mm

Weight

Standard Weight

Construction

Solid

Primary stone

Natural Ethiopian Opal, Natural Diamond, Natural Moonstone, Natural Turquoise, or Natural Agate

Stone shape

Oval

Stone size

6 x 4 mm or 8 x 6 mm

Accent stones

Natural Diamond

Total carat weight

0.015 CT or 0.03 CT

Diamond color

G-H

Diamond clarity

I1

Setting

Bezel

Prong style

Standard Bezel or Standard Prong

Link style

Cable

Length

16-18 in

Clasp

Spring Ring

Pendant size

17.12 x 5.3 mm or 19.41 x 7.4 mm

Options

9

Price

$494.50 to $1,340.37

Options and pricing

The Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant) comes in 9 combinations across metal, stone, carat weight, and option, and prices run $494.50 to $1,340.37. Price follows material: karat gold and platinum cost more than silver, and each step up in width or carat weight adds metal or stone.

For the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant), by stone: Natural Ethiopian Opal from $494.50; Natural Diamond from $834.00; Natural Moonstone from $1,083.48; Natural Turquoise from $1,114.54; Natural Agate from $1,339.65.

For the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant), by carat weight: 0.015 CT from $494.50; 0.03 CT from $834.00.

For the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant), the price on the page updates as you choose options. At checkout, the price and availability of the exact option are confirmed against live inventory before your card is authorized.

• ◆Sterling Silver: $494.50
• ◆For the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant), 14K Yellow Gold: 8 options, $583.76–$1,340.37

Choosing between the options

Start with the metal, because it sets both the look and most of the price. Here is what each of the 2 metals offered for the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant) is best at.

For the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant), carat weight sets the size of the sparkle. The steps offered here: 0.015 CT, about 6 x 4 mm, from $494.50: a subtle accent; 0.03 CT, about 8 x 6 mm, from $834.00: a subtle accent. For how carat interacts with color and clarity, see the diamond 4Cs guide.

For the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant), the least expensive way into this design is the Natural Ethiopian Opal And Natural Diamond Bezel-Set Cabochon Necklace — Sterling Silver · 0.015 CT · I1 · G-H at $494.50. At the top of the range, the Natural Ethiopian Opal And 0.03 CTW Natural Diamond Bezel-Set Cabochon Necklace — 14K Yellow Gold · I1 · G-H is $1,340.37. Both ship with the same free insured ground delivery, returns policy, and one-year warranty.

• ◆For the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant), sterling Silver, from $494.50: the most affordable precious metal, with a bright white shine.
• ◆For the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant), 14K Yellow Gold, from $583.76: the everyday balance of warm color, durability, and price.

About the metals

8 of the 9 options of the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant) are 14K gold, starting at $583.76. 14K gold is 58.5% pure gold. It is the most popular karat for fine jewelry in the United States because it balances rich color with the hardness daily wear asks for.

In yellow gold, the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant) starts at $583.76. Yellow gold is the classic warm tone. It never needs plating and it flatters warm and olive skin tones in particular.

For the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant), in Sterling Silver, it starts at $494.50. Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver. It has a bright, cool shine and will tarnish with air and skin contact over time; a polishing cloth brings it back.

For the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant), sensitive skin: of the metals offered for this style, 14K Yellow Gold is the usual choice for people who react to jewelry. Sterling silver contains a small amount of copper. If you know you react to a specific metal, contact us before you order and we will check the alloy for the option you want.

For the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant), compare metals in 14K vs 18K gold and yellow vs white vs rose gold.

Stones and grading

For the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant), there are 5 stone choices, cut as oval: natural Ethiopian opal, diamond, moonstone, turquoise, and agate. Stone sizes run 6 x 4 mm or 8 x 6 mm. Accent stones are natural Diamond. Stated total carat weight is 0.015 CT or 0.03 CT, counted across every stone in the piece.

For the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant), natural diamonds are mined, and their characteristics are stated from the manufacturing specification rather than from a separate lab report unless a named report is listed. The diamond 4Cs guide explains how cut, color, clarity, and carat weight trade off at each budget.

For the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant), natural colored gemstones are commonly treated, for example with heat, to improve color or clarity. Treatments are standard in the trade and are described in our Product Disclosures.

For the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant), the stated grades are color G-H (near-colorless, white in jewelry), and clarity I1 (inclusions visible under 10x and sometimes to the eye; common and cost-effective for accent stones). These are stated grades for the style, not an independent laboratory certificate, unless a named report is listed on this page.

For the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant), ovals look larger than a round of the same weight and elongate the finger. The setting is bezel. Prongs hold the stone with the least metal, so more light reaches it.

Fit and wear

For the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant), length guide for this style: 16-18 in: sits at the base of the neck. See the chain length guide for how length and width work together.

For the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant), it closes with a spring ring clasp. A spring ring is compact and discreet on fine chains.

Styling notes

For the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant), wear it alone at the collarbone, or layer it with a shorter chain for contrast. Compare link styles in gold chain styles.

For the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant), more in the same style: Solitaire Diamond Pendants, Natural Diamond Jewelry.

Who it is for

The Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant) suits a meaningful gift for a birthday, anniversary, or Mother's Day, or a daily necklace for work and weekends. Solid precious metal holds its color and can be polished, repaired, and passed down.

How it compares

Weighing the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant) at $494.50 against similar pieces? The 4 styles below are the closest matches to it in the shop by design and price, each with its starting price and the difference from the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant.

• ◆For the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant), Bezel-Set Solitaire Necklace — 14K Yellow Gold, from $1,000.81: $506.31 more to start.
• ◆For the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant), Natural Ethiopian Opal And 0.015 Ct Natural Diamond Cabochon Claw Prong Necklace — Sterling Silver, from $423.67: $70.83 less to start.
• ◆For the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant), Accented Cabochon Necklace or Charm/Pendant — 14K Yellow Gold · 0.02 CTW, from $774.38: $279.88 more to start.
• ◆For the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant), Graduated 1/6 CTW Natural Diamond Necklace — 14K Yellow Gold, from $1,379.88: $885.38 more to start.

Care and cleaning

Care for this Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant) in Sterling Silver or 14K Yellow Gold: sterling silver tarnishes with air and skin contact, so store it in a closed pouch and polish it with a silver cloth; karat gold cleans with warm water, a drop of mild dish soap, and a soft brush; diamonds attract skin oil, which dulls their sparkle, so a quick soak and a soft brush restore them.

Before you order

A short checklist for the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant).

• ◆For the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant), compare the length with a chain you already own, or measure with a piece of string.

Terms used on this page

Jewelry terms that show up on the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant).

• ◆For the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant), cTW: total carat weight, the combined weight of every stone in the piece; one carat is 0.2 grams.
• ◆For the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant), karat (K): the share of pure gold out of 24 parts: 10K is 41.7%, 14K is 58.5%, 18K is 75%.
• ◆For the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant), sterling silver: 92.5% pure silver alloyed for strength, often stamped 925.
• ◆For the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant), prong: a small metal claw that holds a stone while letting light in.
• ◆For the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant), bezel: a rim of metal that surrounds a stone, the most protective setting.
• ◆For the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant), spring ring: a small round clasp with a spring-loaded opening, common on fine chains.
• ◆For the Cabochon Bezel-Set Necklace or Pendant (cabochon-bezel-set-necklace-or-pendant), cable chain: uniform oval links, the most common chain for pendants.

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