Apatite

Apatite cabochon - Natural stone - Jewelry making idea

Discover our Apatite cabochon gemstone in a variety of cuts and shapes: oval, drop and round. You will find the Apatite cabochon that will suit your jewelry creation for men or women.

what is Apatite?

Apatite is a group of phosphate minerals that are commonly used as gemstones and are also an important source of phosphorus for fertilizers. It consists mainly of calcium phosphate, with fluorine, chlorine, or hydroxyl groups in its structure. The most common varieties of apatite are fluorapatite, chlorapatite, and hydroxylapatite, depending on the predominant element in their structure.

In the gemstone world, apatite comes in various colors, including blue, green, yellow, pink, violet, and clear. The most popular variety for jewelry is typically a vivid blue-green color, sometimes resembling Paraíba tourmaline or other gemstones with similar hues. 

If you want to know more about its history and its virtues of the natural stone Apatite, find this information in our Blog.

Whether you're a beginner or an expert designer, find our Apatite gemstones to create your jewelry to create your prototypes of handmade jewelry (such as bracelets for men and/or women).

how to use cabochon?

Cabochon is a type of gemstone that has a flat bottom and domed top, making it perfect for use in jewelry. Here's how to use cabochon in your jewelry projects:

1. Choose your cabochon: The first step is to choose the cabochon you want to use. There are many types of cabochons available, including amethyst, lapis lazuli and agate, etc.

2. Choose the setting: Once you have chosen the cabochon, you need to choose a mount that will hold it securely. There are many types of settings, such as claw, bezel and glue settings.

3. Prepare the setting: If you are going to use a claw or bezel mount, you will need to prepare it by bending the claws or cutting the bezel to fit the size of your cabochon.

4. Set the cabochon: Once you have prepared the setting, you can set the cabochon. If you are using a glue-on setting, you will need to apply a small amount of glue to the bottom of the cabochon before placing it in the setting.

5. Secure the cabochon: Finally, secure the cabochon in place. If you are using a prong or bezel setting, you can gently bend the prongs or push the bezel over the cabochon to hold it in place. If you use a glue setting, you will need to allow the glue to dry completely before putting on the jewelry.

For example, you can use a natural gemstone cabochon in a claw setting to create a beautiful ring, or a gemstone cabochon in a bezel setting to create a pendant.