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Cabochon Gemstones

We pride ourselves in offering the largest online collection of cabochon stones for sale. Our cabochon gemstones are available in a wide range of sizes which makes them suitable for all types of jewelry. We carry odd/fancy shaped cabochons to satisfy the jewelry designers as well. The majority of cabochon stones are used for pendants and rings, the wide range of colors allows the cabochons to be used with any kind of jewelry material such as silver or gold. We stock a large variety of cabochons from around the world in all different gemstone variants like: ruby cabochons, amethyst cabochons, emerald cabochons, garnet cabochons, citrine cabochons and many more. As all of our gemstones, the cabochons for sale are 100% natural.

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5.93ct Yellowish Gold Agate

ID: 467581
Weight: 5.93ct
Size: 12.6 x 11.3 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 13.05
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5.12ct Honey Yellow Agate

ID: 467585
Weight: 5.12ct
Size: 11.8 x 10.6 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 10.24
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6.76ct Honey Yellow Agate

ID: 467557
Weight: 6.76ct
Size: 12.8 x 11.9 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 14.87
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4.47ct Yellowish Gold Agate

ID: 458325
Weight: 4.47ct
Size: 11 x 9.2 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 7.37
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4.47ct Deep Yellow Agate

ID: 458619
Weight: 4.47ct
Size: 11.7 x 10.2 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 7.37
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4.55ct Deep Yellow Agate

ID: 467624
Weight: 4.55ct
Size: 11.5 x 10.3 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 9.10
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4.47ct Honey Yellow Agate

ID: 458300
Weight: 4.47ct
Size: 11.9 x 10.1 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 7.37
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4.30ct Light Honey Yellow Agate

ID: 467568
Weight: 4.30ct
Size: 11 x 9.8 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 8.60
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5.95ct Medium Yellow Agate

ID: 467554
Weight: 5.95ct
Size: 12.9 x 11.3 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 13.09
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3.66ct Medium Yellow Agate

ID: 458318
Weight: 3.66ct
Size: 11.3 x 9.4 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 6.04
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4.28ct Deep Yellow Agate

ID: 458608
Weight: 4.28ct
Size: 11.9 x 10 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 7.06
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5.33ct Yellowish Gold Agate

ID: 467553
Weight: 5.33ct
Size: 11.7 x 10.7 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 11.73
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4.39ct Medium-Light Yellow Agate

ID: 467516
Weight: 4.39ct
Size: 11.6 x 9.8 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 9.66
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3.58ct Honey Yellow Agate

ID: 458694
Weight: 3.58ct
Size: 11 x 9.9 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 5.91
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3.38ct Deep Yellow Agate

ID: 458520
Weight: 3.38ct
Size: 10.6 x 9 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 5.07
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5.07ct Medium Yellow Agate

ID: 458579
Weight: 5.07ct
Size: 12.7 x 10.9 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 8.36
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5.56ct Yellowish Gold Agate

ID: 467555
Weight: 5.56ct
Size: 12.4 x 10.7 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 12.23
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5.36ct Light Honey Yellow Agate

ID: 467618
Weight: 5.36ct
Size: 12.7 x 10.5 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 11.79
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4.19ct Medium Yellow Agate

ID: 467620
Weight: 4.19ct
Size: 11.5 x 9.6 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 9.22
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4.62ct Honey Yellow Agate

ID: 467550
Weight: 4.62ct
Size: 11.7 x 10.2 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 10.16
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5.49ct Deep Yellow Agate

ID: 458320
Weight: 5.49ct
Size: 12.3 x 9.5 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 9.06
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4.02ct Deep Yellow Agate

ID: 467613
Weight: 4.02ct
Size: 11.3 x 8.9 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 8.04
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6.28ct Honey Yellow Agate

ID: 467559
Weight: 6.28ct
Size: 12.9 x 11.1 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 13.82
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4.04ct Yellowish Gold Agate

ID: 467661
Weight: 4.04ct
Size: 12.7 x 10.8 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 8.89
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3.05ct Deep Yellow Agate

ID: 467614
Weight: 3.05ct
Size: 10.3 x 8.7 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 6.71
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5.84ct Medium Yellow Agate

ID: 467574
Weight: 5.84ct
Size: 13 x 11.1 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 12.85
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4.38ct Medium-Light Yellow Agate

ID: 458576
Weight: 4.38ct
Size: 11.9 x 10 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 7.23
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5.28ct Yellowish Gold Agate

ID: 458709
Weight: 5.28ct
Size: 11.6 x 10.2 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 8.71
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4.55ct Medium-Light Yellow Agate

ID: 467509
Weight: 4.55ct
Size: 12.1 x 10.1 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 9.10
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4.42ct Deep Yellow Agate

ID: 467612
Weight: 4.42ct
Size: 11 x 9.7 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 8.84
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3.62ct Deep Yellow Agate

ID: 458719
Weight: 3.62ct
Size: 10.7 x 9.6 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 5.43
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4.22ct Medium Yellow Agate

ID: 458231
Weight: 4.22ct
Size: 11.2 x 9.9 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 6.96
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4.20ct Light Golden-Yellow Agate

ID: 458225
Weight: 4.20ct
Size: 11.8 x 10.1 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 6.93
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4.50ct Honey Yellow Agate

ID: 458714
Weight: 4.50ct
Size: 11.9 x 10 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 7.43
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3.79ct Deep Yellow Agate

ID: 467617
Weight: 3.79ct
Size: 11.3 x 9.5 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 8.34
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5.86ct Yellowish Gold Agate

ID: 458221
Weight: 5.86ct
Size: 12.3 x 11.1 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 9.67
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3.29ct Deep Yellow Agate

ID: 458717
Weight: 3.29ct
Size: 10.6 x 9.3 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 4.94
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4.80ct Yellowish Gold Agate

ID: 467520
Weight: 4.80ct
Size: 12.8 x 10.5 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 10.56
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4.68ct Medium-Light Yellow Agate

ID: 467649
Weight: 4.68ct
Size: 12.3 x 9.9 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 10.30
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4.70ct Yellowish Gold Agate

ID: 467631
Weight: 4.70ct
Size: 11.8 x 10.3 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 10.34
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5.41ct Medium Yellow Agate

ID: 467627
Weight: 5.41ct
Size: 12.9 x 11.2 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 11.90
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5.11ct Tuscany Yellow Agate

ID: 458720
Weight: 5.11ct
Size: 11 x 10.4 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 8.44
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5.57ct Deep Yellow Agate

ID: 458612
Weight: 5.57ct
Size: 12.1 x 11 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 9.20
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4.40ct Honey Yellow Agate

ID: 458578
Weight: 4.40ct
Size: 11.5 x 9.9 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 7.26
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5.31ct Medium Yellow Agate

ID: 467626
Weight: 5.31ct
Size: 11.9 x 10.5 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 11.68
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5.31ct Medium Yellow Agate

ID: 467573
Weight: 5.31ct
Size: 11.8 x 10.6 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 11.68
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3.84ct Honey Yellow Agate

ID: 458617
Weight: 3.84ct
Size: 11.4 x 9 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 6.34
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3.64ct Deep Yellow Agate

ID: 458761
Weight: 3.64ct
Size: 11.2 x 9 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 5.46
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3.73ct Honey Yellow Agate

ID: 458226
Weight: 3.73ct
Size: 11.1 x 9.3 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 6.16
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5.05ct Yellowish Gold Agate

ID: 458718
Weight: 5.05ct
Size: 12.8 x 9.9 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 8.33
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6.54ct Light Yellow Agate

ID: 467565
Weight: 6.54ct
Size: 12.8 x 11.4 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 14.39
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5.56ct Honey Yellow Agate

ID: 467606
Weight: 5.56ct
Size: 12.6 x 11.1 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 12.23
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3.96ct Honey Yellow Agate

ID: 458616
Weight: 3.96ct
Size: 11.4 x 9.5 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 5.94
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3.84ct Honey Yellow Agate

ID: 458316
Weight: 3.84ct
Size: 10.7 x 8.7 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 6.34
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5.53ct Orange Brown Agate

ID: 467650
Weight: 5.53ct
Size: 12.7 x 10.7 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 12.17
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4.00ct Medium-Light Yellow Agate

ID: 458577
Weight: 4.00ct
Size: 10.7 x 9.4 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 6.60
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8.00ct Light Gold Agate

ID: 659811
Weight: 8.00ct
Size: 14.5 x 12.6 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 12.00
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3.64ct Medium-Light Yellow Agate

ID: 467505
Weight: 3.64ct
Size: 10.8 x 9.1 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 8.01
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6.15ct Deep Yellow Agate

ID: 458582
Weight: 6.15ct
Size: 12.8 x 11.4 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 10.15
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4.97ct Honey Yellow Agate

ID: 467628
Weight: 4.97ct
Size: 12.2 x 10.5 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
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What is a Cabochon Gemstone?

A cabochon is a gemstone which has been polished into a domed shape with a flat bottom. The name cabochon comes from the French word, 'caboche' which means knob, head or small dome. Before the technique of faceting gemstones evolved, pretty much all gemstones were cabochons.

Are there different types of Cabochon Gemstones?

Cabochons have rounded tops and flat bottoms but within these limits there are quite a few variations. The simplest differences are in the height of the dome with some gemstones having a flatter style with a shallow dome and others having a high or deeper dome.

Other terms used can include:

  • Bullet Cabochon - tall cabochon that resembles a bullet
  • Hollow Cabochon - the bottom of the cabochon is concave
  • Flat Cut Cabochon - a very low dome
  • Double Cabochon - has a dome shape at the bottom of the gemstone as well as the top
  • Reverse Cabochon - a regular cabochon shape but with concave impression at the top

In addition, there is what we sometimes called mixed-cut gemstones which have a combination of facet and cabochon styles. For example the buff-top has a domed cabochon top but a faceted lower half or pavilion. In reverse, we have the rose-cut which has flat unfaceted bottom and a simply faceted domed top - often used for black spinels and tourmalines.

What Cabochon Gemstone shapes are available?

The vast majority of cabochon gemstones have oval or elliptical shapes. This shape is very popular as it is well-suited to pendants, brooches, necklaces and earrings and also because minor imbalances are not easily detected in oval shapes.

Round shapes are also very popular - especially for rings - as well as pear, cushion, square and baguettes.

Certain gemstones such as ammolites, fire agates, rutile quartzes and boulder opals are often found in irregular or fancy shapes to maximize the splashes of color that can be found on the surface.

What is Cabochon Gemstone clarity?

Gemstones that are opaque or translucent tend to be cut as cabochons.

Cabochons feature highly polished domes which emphasize the depth of color or display visual phenomena such as star effects, cat's eyes, play-of-color and iridescence rather than clarity.

The smooth domes are also a much better surface to reveal a gemstone's luster, fascinating patterns or intriguing inclusions.

Which gem types are available as Cabochon Gemstones?

There are a several types of gemstones which are nearly always cut or shaped into cabochons.

First, there are single colored gemstones which are either opaque or at best translucent. They look much better as cabochons than faceted gemstones:

  • Green Agate
  • Orange Agate
  • Carnelian
  • Chalcedony
  • Chrysoprase
  • Turquoise

Some top grade gemstones which are usually famed for their clarity and color can also be found with the same rich hues but in semitransparent versions which look fantastic as cabochons:

  • Amethyst
  • Citrine
  • Emerald
  • Garnet
  • Morganite
  • Ruby
  • Sapphire
  • Tourmaline

Then we have opaque gemstones that are notable for their interesting swirls, colorful patches and wavy lines which can only look good as cabochons:

  • Amazonite
  • Jasper
  • Pietersite
  • Rhodochrosite
  • Tiger's Eye

There are also a number of cabochon gemstones which exhibit a variety of optical phenomena:

  • Asterism - Star Sapphire, Star Ruby, Star Diopside
  • Chatoyancy - Cat's Eye Scapolite, Cat's Eye Aquamarine, Cat's Eye Apatite
  • Iridescence - Opals, Ammolite, Spectrolite

Gemstones are rated for their hardness with the most durable being the diamond at 10 out of 10. Some gemstones considered 'soft' are cut as cabochons to avoid edges and corners that can be chipped or planes than can become dull over time.

  • Apatite
  • Fluorite
  • Calcite
  • Sphene

What Colors are available as Cabochon Gemstones?

Gemstone cabochons can be found in every color possible in the mineral kingdom, in fact part of the reason for the continuing popularity of cabochons is the way they can really show off the depth of color in a way that faceted gemstones occasionally cannot.

Rich reds, deep purples, vivid violets, bright blues and fiery oranges look particularly good as cabochons.

How much are Cabochon Gemstones?

In general, cabochon gemstones are less expensive than faceted gemstones. There are a number of reasons for this.

Firstly the most common gemstones used for cabochons are opaque and they are less expensive than clear colored stones. Top grade gemstones that are less than 'eye-clean' may not be valued as high as flawless gems but make beautiful cabochons.

In addition, the physical work involved in shaping and polishing a cabochon is less time consuming and technically skilled than a faceted gemstone and there tends to be a lot less wasted material, too.

There are a few exceptions, of course, with boulder opals and ammolite gemstones being amongst the most valuable examples.

Cabochon Gemstone Treatments

By their very nature as simply shaped and polished, cabochon gemstones are less likely to be treated than faceted gemstones. Gemstones often undergo processes such as heat or irradiation to improve clarity and color but as cabochons are usually opaque or translucent this is not such an important issue.

Similarly, the cat's eye and star effect cabochons are not enhanced by any treatment, in fact quite the opposite is true.

Some cabochons can be dyed or fracture filled and opals and ammolites, for example, can be assembled or mounted onto supportive backings for stability.

We will always disclose any cabochon gemstone treatments clearly on our product pages.

What are the spiritual benefits of Cabochon Gemstones?

Cabochons will have all the spiritual benefits of whichever gemstone they happen to be - please take a look at our articles on gemstone healing for more information:

Gemstone Healing

The cabochon shape does give these gemstones a much more tactile spiritual connection - they feel so much better in your hand than a faceted stone - when used as a touchstone, meditation aid or for placing on the body for Chakra healing.

Find more details on Chakra gemstones here

Are there any famous Cabochon Gemstones?

Yes, for hundreds of years all gemstones were cabochons, so some of the most famous items of jewelry from history were made from cabochon gemstones, including:

  • Black Prince's Ruby - actually a red spinel, part of the Crown Jewels of England
  • The Virgin Rainbow - world's most expensive opal
  • The Neelanjali Star Ruby - A 12 point double star weighing 1370 carats.
  • Henckel von Donnersmarck's Emerald and Diamond Tiara - A tiara made of 11 Colombian emerald pear-shaped drops
  • Black Star of Queensland - the largest gem-quality star sapphire in the world at 733 carats.
  • The Star of Asia - A famous light blue 330 carat Burmese sapphire beauty.
  • The Star of India - A flawless 563 carat blue star sapphire with a double sided star.

What jewelry are Cabochon Gemstones suitable for?

Cabochon gemstones can be used in all types of jewelry from rings and bracelets to necklaces and brooches and can make especially eye-catching pendants and earrings.

With their very traditional look, cabochons gemstones are great for retro, tribal, bohemian and men's jewelry.

How to use Cabochon Gemstones

Cabochon gemstones can be used in just the same way as any type of gemstone:

  • Jewelry
  • Crystal Healing
  • Home Decoration
  • Chakra Balancing
  • Positive Energy

Tips for Filtering and Searching for Cabochon Gems at GemSelect

To find your perfect cabochon gemstones, use the filters at the top or on the left-hand side of our web page. You can search cabochons by gem type, color, carat weight, actual size, price and other factors to help you to find just the right cabochon gemstone that you are looking for.

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