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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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71.86ct Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian

ID: 447906
Weight: 71.86ct
Size: 43.1 x 31 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mexico
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 71.86
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30.70ct Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian

ID: 434039
Weight: 30.70ct
Size: 30.7 x 23.9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mexico
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 33.77
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28.51ct Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian

ID: 674984
Weight: 28.51ct
Size: 34.3 x 20.6 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: United States
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 21.38
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29.76ct Multicolor Obsidian

ID: 523588
Weight: 29.76ct
Size: 30.2 x 21.9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 25.21
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123.42ct Multicolor Obsidian

ID: 447905
Weight: 123.42ct
Size: 65.1 x 33.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mexico
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 135.76
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19.68ct Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian

ID: 675204
Weight: 19.68ct
Size: 31 x 16.8 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: United States
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 14.76
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32.02ct Grayish Black Obsidian

ID: 617095
Weight: 32.02ct
Size: 30.4 x 21.2 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: United States
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 25.36
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32.97ct Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian

ID: 434853
Weight: 32.97ct
Size: 29.7 x 21.7 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mexico
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 36.27
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22.85ct Multicolor Obsidian

ID: 523598
Weight: 22.85ct
Size: 26.8 x 19.4 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 19.35
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18.78ct Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian

ID: 645611
Weight: 18.78ct
Size: 28.8 x 16.5 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mexico
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 9.39
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41.78ct Grayish Black Obsidian

ID: 617103
Weight: 41.78ct
Size: 35.9 x 24.4 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: United States
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 33.09
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26.61ct Light Grey Obsidian

ID: 617607
Weight: 26.61ct
Size: 30.9 x 18.2 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: United States
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 21.08
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37.85ct Multicolor Obsidian

ID: 523602
Weight: 37.85ct
Size: 36.4 x 26.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 32.05
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30.38ct Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian

ID: 604054
Weight: 30.38ct
Size: 32 x 20.9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: United States
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 26.73
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33.09ct Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian

ID: 645312
Weight: 33.09ct
Size: 37 x 22 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mexico
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 16.55
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33.09ct Light Grey Obsidian

ID: 617610
Weight: 33.09ct
Size: 38.6 x 19.2 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: United States
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 26.20
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27.63ct Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian

ID: 604680
Weight: 27.63ct
Size: 33 x 21.6 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: United States
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 24.31
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28.40ct Multicolor Obsidian

ID: 590904
Weight: 28.40ct
Size: 34.6 x 24.2 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 24.06
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26.36ct Medium-Dark Gray Obsidian

ID: 617097
Weight: 26.36ct
Size: 32.4 x 19.4 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: United States
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 18.98
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33.74ct Very Light Grey Obsidian

ID: 617096
Weight: 33.74ct
Size: 34.2 x 22.5 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: United States
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 26.72
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27.67ct Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian

ID: 645304
Weight: 27.67ct
Size: 32.2 x 21.6 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mexico
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 13.84
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31.50ct Light Grey Obsidian

ID: 617609
Weight: 31.50ct
Size: 33 x 21.9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: United States
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 24.95
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26.78ct Light Blackish Brown Obsidian

ID: 276804
Weight: 26.78ct
Size: 26.3 x 19.8 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: United States
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 58.92
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31.40ct Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian

ID: 603882
Weight: 31.40ct
Size: 36.4 x 21.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: United States
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 27.63
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32.65ct Multicolor Obsidian

ID: 523582
Weight: 32.65ct
Size: 36.5 x 24.9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 27.65
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20.97ct Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian

ID: 674983
Weight: 20.97ct
Size: 33.5 x 20.9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: United States
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 15.73
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20.73ct Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian

ID: 604030
Weight: 20.73ct
Size: 31.8 x 18.9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: United States
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 18.24
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36.78ct Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian

ID: 645314
Weight: 36.78ct
Size: 33.7 x 22.4 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mexico
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 18.39
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17.44ct Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian

ID: 674674
Weight: 17.44ct
Size: 26.1 x 18.9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: United States
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 13.08
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13.63ct Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian

ID: 674988
Weight: 13.63ct
Size: 24.8 x 15.8 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: United States
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 10.22
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35.72ct Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian

ID: 675206
Weight: 35.72ct
Size: 36.6 x 21.5 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: United States
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 26.79
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28.27ct Multicolor Obsidian

ID: 522647
Weight: 28.27ct
Size: 29.2 x 21.8 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 23.95
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21.74ct Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian

ID: 604674
Weight: 21.74ct
Size: 28.7 x 21.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: United States
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 19.13
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29.77ct Light Grey Obsidian

ID: 617613
Weight: 29.77ct
Size: 31.4 x 20.5 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: United States
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 23.57
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39.23ct Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian

ID: 435201
Weight: 39.23ct
Size: 34.9 x 24.4 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mexico
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 43.15
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31.66ct Multicolor Obsidian

ID: 433507
Weight: 31.66ct
Size: 31.6 x 21.7 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mexico
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 34.83
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51.67ct Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian

ID: 433625
Weight: 51.67ct
Size: 39 x 22.8 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mexico
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 56.84
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37.60ct Multicolor Obsidian

ID: 391261
Weight: 37.60ct
Size: 38.9 x 28.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mexico
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 37.60
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27.47ct Medium-Dark Gray Obsidian

ID: 617104
Weight: 27.47ct
Size: 30.7 x 21 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: United States
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 21.76
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32.66ct Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian

ID: 645308
Weight: 32.66ct
Size: 32.8 x 22 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mexico
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 16.33
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24.91ct Multicolor Obsidian

ID: 523600
Weight: 24.91ct
Size: 31.8 x 21.8 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 21.10
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31.03ct Light Grey Obsidian

ID: 617098
Weight: 31.03ct
Size: 34.9 x 21.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: United States
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 24.57
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30.48ct Light Grey Obsidian

ID: 617614
Weight: 30.48ct
Size: 31.1 x 22.2 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: United States
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 24.15
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18.46ct Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian

ID: 604024
Weight: 18.46ct
Size: 27.5 x 16.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: United States
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 15.90
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23.72ct Black Obsidian

ID: 433728
Weight: 23.72ct
Size: 28.3 x 20.5 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mexico
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 23.72
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28.75ct Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian

ID: 433963
Weight: 28.75ct
Size: 33.4 x 20.9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mexico
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 28.75
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24.36ct Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian

ID: 675205
Weight: 24.36ct
Size: 31.7 x 21.3 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: United States
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 18.27
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22.54ct Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian

ID: 604528
Weight: 22.54ct
Size: 26.7 x 19.4 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: United States
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 19.83
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25.88ct Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian

ID: 433672
Weight: 25.88ct
Size: 28.7 x 18.7 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mexico
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 25.88
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32.18ct Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian

ID: 675211
Weight: 32.18ct
Size: 33.1 x 22.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: United States
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 24.14
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31.05ct Black Obsidian

ID: 435211
Weight: 31.05ct
Size: 27.5 x 17.3 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mexico
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 34.16
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23.80ct Black Brown Obsidian

ID: 603889
Weight: 23.80ct
Size: 34 x 25.4 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: United States
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 19.04
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19.87ct Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian

ID: 604672
Weight: 19.87ct
Size: 31.2 x 15.9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: United States
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 17.49
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27.47ct Light Grey Obsidian

ID: 617612
Weight: 27.47ct
Size: 30.5 x 21 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: United States
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 21.76
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30.28ct Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian

ID: 604673
Weight: 30.28ct
Size: 32.6 x 21 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: United States
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 26.64
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27.68ct Multicolor Obsidian

ID: 276805
Weight: 27.68ct
Size: 27.4 x 20.3 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: United States
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 30.45
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27.98ct Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian

ID: 604675
Weight: 27.98ct
Size: 31.7 x 19.6 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: United States
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 24.62
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37.05ct Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian

ID: 433885
Weight: 37.05ct
Size: 40.1 x 21.2 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mexico
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 40.76
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14.40ct Multicolor Obsidian

ID: 675203
Weight: 14.40ct
Size: 24.4 x 15.5 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: United States
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 10.80
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41.01ct Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian

ID: 391260
Weight: 41.01ct
Size: 33.6 x 26.3 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mexico
Type: Natural Obsidian
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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
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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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