How big is a 4mm earring? How big is a 6mm earring? Well, cabochons and faceted earrings look different, so here are some modeled images focused solely on cabs to give you a clearer idea.
Picked a size? Time to shop cabochon earrings!
This model is wearing 4mm and 6mm turquoise cabochon stud earrings:

This model is wearing 4mm and 6mm chrysoprase cabochon stud earrings:

This model is wearing 4mm carnelian cabochon stud earrings:

This model is wearing 6mm hematite cabochon stud earrings:

This model is wearing 6mm mother of pearl cabochon stud earrings:

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