I’m Rosa, founder of New Cabochons. Raised between Canada and Mexico, I grew up learning that stones carry more than beauty. They carry personal stories and connections.
We’re a community of makers who care. We work directly with lapidary families in Mexico, we support artisan craftsmanship and mutual success between small businesses.
From our hands to yours, we hope to be a humble part of your jewelry story.
Packaged with care and shipped quickly. You get the exact stones that you choose.
For over 10 years we have sourced directly from lapidary families in Mexico.
We’re here to help you and to celebrate your creative journey of making jewelry.
Learn how the Mohs scale of hardness helps jewelry makers choose durable gemstones for rings, pendants, and everyday wear. Includes gemstone hardness chart and practical maker tips.
Learn how the Mohs scale of hardness helps jewelry makers choose durable gemstones for rings, pendants, and everyday wear. Includes gemstone hardness chart and practical maker tips.
At New Cabochons, we believe transparency matters. Rather than relying on a buzzword, we want to clearly share what ethical cutting truly means to us and how it shows up...
At New Cabochons, we believe transparency matters. Rather than relying on a buzzword, we want to clearly share what ethical cutting truly means to us and how it shows up...
Feel overwhelmed picking your first cabochon? This beginner’s guide makes it easy. Learn practical tips and golden rules for choosing a stone that’s beautiful, meaningful, and perfect for your first...
Feel overwhelmed picking your first cabochon? This beginner’s guide makes it easy. Learn practical tips and golden rules for choosing a stone that’s beautiful, meaningful, and perfect for your first...
There are no words to express how much we miss you, Graeme Bousada. Your absence is deeply felt in every corner of our lives. In this blog post I want...
There are no words to express how much we miss you, Graeme Bousada. Your absence is deeply felt in every corner of our lives. In this blog post I want...
Learn how to identify, set, and care for authentic Mexican Red Amber cabochons from Chiapas, a rare natural fossilized resin perfect for handmade jewelry.
Learn how to identify, set, and care for authentic Mexican Red Amber cabochons from Chiapas, a rare natural fossilized resin perfect for handmade jewelry.
Rare Mexican Leopard Opals for jewelry makers. Learn how to identify quality, how to work with this unique spotted opal, and choose ethically sourced cabochons you can trust.
Rare Mexican Leopard Opals for jewelry makers. Learn how to identify quality, how to work with this unique spotted opal, and choose ethically sourced cabochons you can trust.
Discover Mexican Campitos Turquoise. Famous for its vibrant ice-blue color and metallic pyrite inclusions. Get the identification, care, and setting guide for makers.
Discover Mexican Campitos Turquoise. Famous for its vibrant ice-blue color and metallic pyrite inclusions. Get the identification, care, and setting guide for makers.
Discover 7 types of Mexican obsidian, from the classic Black to ultra-rare Peanut, learn how to identify them and choose the perfect one for your next jewelry project.
Discover 7 types of Mexican obsidian, from the classic Black to ultra-rare Peanut, learn how to identify them and choose the perfect one for your next jewelry project.
