Join expert lapidary instructor Jim Hill for a focused day of cabochon cutting, with special attention on creating matched pairs for earrings, rings, and other jewelry designs.

We’ll begin with a review of cabochon-cutting fundamentals, then move into the details that help two stones feel balanced together: shape, proportion, profile, polish, and finish. You’ll also learn how to safely drill holes in cabochons, opening up new options for pendants, earrings, and other stone-centered designs.

This class is best for students with some previous lapidary experience who are ready to refine their skills and work with more intention.

Techniques we’ll cover

• Reviewing cabochon-cutting fundamentals

• Selecting and planning matched stones

• Shaping cabochon pairs

• Refining symmetry, profile, and polish

• Drilling holes in cabochons