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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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2.18ct Medium Green Tourmaline

ID: 637025
Weight: 2.18ct
Size: 8.8 x 7.1 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 39.96
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1.62ct Deep Pink Tourmaline

ID: 628114
Weight: 1.62ct
Size: 7.6 x 5.7 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 48.60
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0.57ct Multicolor Tourmaline

ID: 708463
Weight: 0.57ct
Size: 5.5 x 4.2 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 9.81
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1.62ct Light Green Tourmaline

ID: 636881
Weight: 1.62ct
Size: 8 x 6.1 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 29.69
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2.68ctw Medium Pink Tourmaline

ID: 708173
Weight: 2.68ct (total)
Size: 8.5 x 6 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 46.12
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3.24ctw Dark Golden Tourmaline

ID: 628147
Weight: 3.24ct (total)
Size: 8.2 x 6.2 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 97.20
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1.50ct Golden-Brown Tourmaline

ID: 628113
Weight: 1.50ct
Size: 8.2 x 6.2 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 45.00
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1.49ct Deep Green Tourmaline

ID: 708452
Weight: 1.49ct
Size: 7.9 x 5.9 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 25.64
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1.96ct Very Light Pink Tourmaline

ID: 708243
Weight: 1.96ct
Size: 9 x 6.9 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 33.73
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1.37ct Medium Green Tourmaline

ID: 711581
Weight: 1.37ct
Size: 8 x 5.9 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 22.80
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1.56ct Medium-Dark Gold Tourmaline

ID: 628142
Weight: 1.56ct
Size: 8.1 x 5.8 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 46.80
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2.21ct Medium Green Tourmaline

ID: 708498
Weight: 2.21ct
Size: 9.1 x 6.8 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 38.03
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2.19ct Deep Wine Red Tourmaline

ID: 708640
Weight: 2.19ct
Size: 9 x 6.9 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 37.69
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1.43ct Salmon Pink Tourmaline

ID: 708442
Weight: 1.43ct
Size: 8.1 x 6.1 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 24.61
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0.73ct Medium Green Tourmaline

ID: 711611
Weight: 0.73ct
Size: 6 x 4.8 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 12.15
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1.45ct Rose Pink Tourmaline

ID: 711584
Weight: 1.45ct
Size: 8 x 6.2 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 24.13
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1.35ct Pale Yellow Tourmaline

ID: 709135
Weight: 1.35ct
Size: 8.1 x 6 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 23.23
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1.51ct Rosewood Pink Tourmaline

ID: 708657
Weight: 1.51ct
Size: 8.3 x 6.2 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 25.99
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1.27ct Orange Red Tourmaline

ID: 708841
Weight: 1.27ct
Size: 8 x 5.8 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 21.86
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1.15ct Hot Pink Tourmaline

ID: 708428
Weight: 1.15ct
Size: 7.8 x 5.7 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 19.79
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1.19ct Warm Green Tourmaline

ID: 712844
Weight: 1.19ct
Size: 7.9 x 6 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 19.80
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0.64ct Hot Pink Tourmaline

ID: 711790
Weight: 0.64ct
Size: 6.5 x 5 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 10.65
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1.23ct Fruit Punch Red Tourmaline

ID: 708444
Weight: 1.23ct
Size: 7.8 x 5.8 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 21.17
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0.72ct Medium Purple Tourmaline

ID: 711698
Weight: 0.72ct
Size: 6.7 x 5 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 11.98
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3.03ctw Deep Golden Brown Tourmaline

ID: 628148
Weight: 3.03ct (total)
Size: 8.1 x 6.2 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 60.60
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1.44ct Warm Green Tourmaline

ID: 635646
Weight: 1.44ct
Size: 7.9 x 6 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 26.40
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2.44ct Yellowish Green Tourmaline

ID: 708251
Weight: 2.44ct
Size: 8.9 x 7 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 41.99
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0.82ct Medium Green Tourmaline

ID: 708395
Weight: 0.82ct
Size: 6.6 x 5 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 14.11
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1.18ct Medium Purple Tourmaline

ID: 637021
Weight: 1.18ct
Size: 7.8 x 5.7 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 21.63
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2.10ct Rose Pink Tourmaline

ID: 708645
Weight: 2.10ct
Size: 9.1 x 7 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 36.14
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2.25ct Medium Light-Pink Tourmaline

ID: 708245
Weight: 2.25ct
Size: 8.8 x 6.9 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 38.72
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1.58ct Deep Orange Tourmaline

ID: 627870
Weight: 1.58ct
Size: 8.1 x 6.2 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 23.70
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1.67ct Purple-Red Tourmaline

ID: 708637
Weight: 1.67ct
Size: 8.2 x 6.2 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 28.74
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2.24ct Forest Green Tourmaline

ID: 636875
Weight: 2.24ct
Size: 8.2 x 6.2 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 41.06
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1.96ct Gold Tourmaline

ID: 712297
Weight: 1.96ct
Size: 9.1 x 7.1 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 32.61
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6.25ctw Medium Green Tourmaline

ID: 711099
Weight: 6.25ct (total)
Size: 10 x 8.1 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 104.00
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2.77ct Raspberry Red Tourmaline

ID: 627862
Weight: 2.77ct
Size: 10.2 x 8 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 83.10
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1.29ct Raspberry Pink Tourmaline

ID: 708515
Weight: 1.29ct
Size: 8 x 5.9 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 22.20
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1.26ct Deep Pink Tourmaline

ID: 711587
Weight: 1.26ct
Size: 8 x 6.2 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 20.97
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1.37ct Yellowish Green Tourmaline

ID: 636873
Weight: 1.37ct
Size: 7.9 x 5.9 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 25.11
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2.24ct Forest Green Tourmaline

ID: 708440
Weight: 2.24ct
Size: 8.2 x 6.1 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 38.55
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7.68ct Light Yellow Tourmaline

ID: 579534
Weight: 7.68ct
Size: 15.2 x 11.2 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 126.72
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1.26ct Fruit Punch Red Tourmaline

ID: 708400
Weight: 1.26ct
Size: 7.9 x 6.1 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 21.68
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1.21ct Orange Pink Tourmaline

ID: 708456
Weight: 1.21ct
Size: 7.5 x 5.6 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 20.82
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1.89ct Orangish Pink Tourmaline

ID: 708642
Weight: 1.89ct
Size: 9 x 7.2 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 32.53
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1.51ct Hot Pink Tourmaline

ID: 634940
Weight: 1.51ct
Size: 7.9 x 5.9 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 27.68
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0.79ct Reddish Purple Tourmaline

ID: 708755
Weight: 0.79ct
Size: 6.1 x 5 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 13.60
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3.01ctw Medium Pink Tourmaline

ID: 711443
Weight: 3.01ct (total)
Size: 8.1 x 6.1 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 50.09
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1.34ct Light Pink Tourmaline

ID: 636267
Weight: 1.34ct
Size: 8 x 5.8 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 24.56
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2.79ctw Orange Pink Tourmaline

ID: 708171
Weight: 2.79ct (total)
Size: 7.9 x 6 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 48.02
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1.12ct Deep Green Tourmaline

ID: 628105
Weight: 1.12ct
Size: 7.9 x 5.8 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 33.60
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1.13ct Forest Green Tourmaline

ID: 636872
Weight: 1.13ct
Size: 8 x 5.9 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 20.71
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2.40ct Pale Earth Green Tourmaline

ID: 708250
Weight: 2.40ct
Size: 8.6 x 6.9 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 41.30
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0.85ct Light Pink Tourmaline

ID: 712945
Weight: 0.85ct
Size: 6.6 x 5.1 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 14.14
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3.73ct Cantaloupe Orange Tourmaline

ID: 579571
Weight: 3.73ct
Size: 11 x 8.5 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 46.98
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1.59ct Grapefruit Pink Tourmaline

ID: 708646
Weight: 1.59ct
Size: 8.2 x 6.3 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 27.36
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1.51ct Forest Green Tourmaline

ID: 708437
Weight: 1.51ct
Size: 7.7 x 6 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 25.99
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2.08ct Raspberry Pink Tourmaline

ID: 708634
Weight: 2.08ct
Size: 8.9 x 6.9 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 35.80
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2.39ct Raspberry Pink Tourmaline

ID: 709326
Weight: 2.39ct
Size: 9.5 x 7.3 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 41.13
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1.36ct Raspberry Red Tourmaline

ID: 712568
Weight: 1.36ct
Size: 7.4 x 5.7 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
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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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