Cabochon Amber earrings in sterling silver with post.

• 9x7mm oval amber cabochons
• Post earrings in sterling silver
• Earrings measure approximately 3/4" in length

A cabochon (from Middle French) is a gemstone which has been shaped and polished as opposed to being faceted. The resulting form is usually a convex (rounded) obverse with a flat reverse. Cabochon was the default method of preparing gemstones before gemstone cutting was developed.