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Cabochon Stones for Sale

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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39.55ct Multicolor Labradorite

ID: 578186
Weight: 39.55ct
Size: 30.8 x 22.5 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Madagascar
Type: Natural Labradorite
Price: $ 39.55
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11.65ct Multicolor Coral

ID: 552030
Weight: 11.65ct
Size: 21.6 x 15.8 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Indonesia
Type: Natural Coral
Price: $ 25.63
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17.56ctw Multicolor Fossil Coral

ID: 514333
Weight: 17.56ct (total)
Size: 18.8 x 12 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Indonesia
Type: Natural Fossil Coral
Price: $ 38.25
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1.25ct Multicolor Opal

ID: 517047
Weight: 1.25ct
Size: 10.2 x 7.9 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Australia
Type: Natural Opal
Price: $ 30.25
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43.05ct Multicolor Jasper

ID: 233282
Weight: 43.05ct
Size: 34.7 x 26.7 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Indonesia
Type: Natural Jasper
Price: $ 35.52
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20.55ct Multicolor Boulder Opal

ID: 522986
Weight: 20.55ct
Size: 31.9 x 16.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Australia
Type: Natural Boulder Opal
Price: $ 113.03
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44.70ct Multicolor Rhodochrosite

ID: 499555
Weight: 44.70ct
Size: 33.5 x 21.7 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: South Africa
Type: Natural Rhodochrosite
Price: $ 34.42
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40.40ctw Multicolor Fossil Coral

ID: 514339
Weight: 40.40ct (total)
Size: 25.1 x 16.4 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Indonesia
Type: Natural Fossil Coral
Price: $ 87.99
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32.95ct Multicolor Quartz With Marcasite

ID: 521453
Weight: 32.95ct
Size: 34.4 x 17.3 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: None
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Quartz With Marcasite
Price: $ 217.47
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90.45ct Multicolor Moss Agate

ID: 695453
Weight: 90.45ct
Size: 64 x 36.5 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Moss Agate
Price: $ 72.36
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76.12ct Multicolor Jasper

ID: 433017
Weight: 76.12ct
Size: 41.4 x 34.5 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Indonesia
Type: Natural Jasper
Price: $ 60.90
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6.17ct Multicolor Quartz With Marcasite

ID: 586705
Weight: 6.17ct
Size: 15.4 x 13.5 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: None
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Quartz With Marcasite
Price: $ 339.57
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25.27ct Multicolor Quartz With Marcasite

ID: 521442
Weight: 25.27ct
Size: 32.3 x 14.1 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: None
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Quartz With Marcasite
Price: $ 166.78
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48.08ct Multicolor Opal

ID: 667936
Weight: 48.08ct
Size: 40.1 x 27.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Australia
Type: Natural Opal
Price: $ 144.24
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87.30ct Multicolor Agate

ID: 470499
Weight: 87.30ct
Size: 34 x 25.4 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 36.67
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39.03ct Multicolor Jasper

ID: 365836
Weight: 39.03ct
Size: 33.5 x 33.2 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Indonesia
Type: Natural Jasper
Price: $ 64.39
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56.27ct Multicolor Tiger's Eye Matrix

ID: 696122
Weight: 56.27ct
Size: 39.7 x 29.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mexico
Type: Natural Tiger's Eye Matrix
Price: $ 32.07
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8.11ct Multicolor Boulder Opal

ID: 679137
Weight: 8.11ct
Size: 22.1 x 13.8 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Australia
Type: Natural Boulder Opal
Price: $ 90.55
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1.30ct Multicolor Black Opal

ID: 501128
Weight: 1.30ct
Size: 10.2 x 6.9 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Smoked
Origin: Ethiopia
Type: Natural Black Opal
Price: $ 42.90
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10.88ct Multicolor Dendritic Agate

ID: 654671
Weight: 10.88ct
Size: 18.2 x 13.6 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Dendritic Agate
Price: $ 21.76
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13.51ct Multicolor Quartz With Marcasite

ID: 522183
Weight: 13.51ct
Size: 23.4 x 13.9 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: None
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Quartz With Marcasite
Price: $ 89.17
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13.00ct Multicolor Opal

ID: 675212
Weight: 13.00ct
Size: 19.4 x 13.6 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Opal
Price: $ 27.95
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9.42ct Multicolor Quartz With Marcasite

ID: 577072
Weight: 9.42ct
Size: 16.4 x 12.8 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: None
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Quartz With Marcasite
Price: $ 60.51
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56.33ct Multicolor Rhodochrosite

ID: 548707
Weight: 56.33ct
Size: 37.5 x 23.3 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: South Africa
Type: Natural Rhodochrosite
Price: $ 74.36
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30.50ct Multicolor Boulder Opal

ID: 523672
Weight: 30.50ct
Size: 29.4 x 21.8 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Australia
Type: Natural Boulder Opal
Price: $ 167.75
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31.44ct Multicolor Rhodochrosite

ID: 237441
Weight: 31.44ct
Size: 34.2 x 16.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: South Africa
Type: Natural Rhodochrosite
Price: $ 86.46
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14.15ct Multicolor Spectrolite

ID: 494256
Weight: 14.15ct
Size: 23.2 x 14.8 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Finland
Type: Natural Spectrolite
Price: $ 60.86
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1.50ct Multicolor Opal

ID: 505834
Weight: 1.50ct
Size: 11.8 x 7.9 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Ethiopia
Type: Natural Opal
Price: $ 31.50
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56.08ct Multicolor Jasper

ID: 348922
Weight: 56.08ct
Size: 36.6 x 33.2 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Indonesia
Type: Natural Jasper
Price: $ 61.69
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80.06ct Multicolor Jasper

ID: 487774
Weight: 80.06ct
Size: 43.8 x 20.3 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Indonesia
Type: Natural Jasper
Price: $ 49.31
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1.42ct Multicolor Opal

ID: 664546
Weight: 1.42ct
Size: 9.6 x 6.8 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Smoked
Origin: Ethiopia
Type: Natural Opal
Price: $ 46.86
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41.62ct Multicolor Jasper

ID: 348926
Weight: 41.62ct
Size: 38.2 x 33.5 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Indonesia
Type: Natural Jasper
Price: $ 45.78
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46.43ct Multicolor Bloodstone

ID: 685652
Weight: 46.43ct
Size: 35.1 x 30.7 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Madagascar
Type: Natural Bloodstone
Price: $ 20.89
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33.02ct Multicolor Opal

ID: 688673
Weight: 33.02ct
Size: 30 x 21.2 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Australia
Type: Natural Opal
Price: $ 1,651.50
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3.78ct Multicolor Opal

ID: 515850
Weight: 3.78ct
Size: 13.6 x 10 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Australia
Type: Natural Opal
Price: $ 83.16
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28.16ct Multicolor Pietersite

ID: 351543
Weight: 28.16ct
Size: 29 x 19.5 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Namibia
Type: Natural Pietersite
Price: $ 123.90
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73.69ct Multicolor Jasper

ID: 348781
Weight: 73.69ct
Size: 43 x 25.7 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Indonesia
Type: Natural Jasper
Price: $ 81.06
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24.94ct Multicolor Rhodochrosite

ID: 239256
Weight: 24.94ct
Size: 34.5 x 13.3 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: South Africa
Type: Natural Rhodochrosite
Price: $ 68.59
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37.98ct Multicolor Opal

ID: 667934
Weight: 37.98ct
Size: 30.4 x 22.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Australia
Type: Natural Opal
Price: $ 113.94
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25.47ctw Multicolor Pietersite

ID: 601393
Weight: 25.47ct (total)
Size: 32.9 x 14.6 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Namibia
Type: Natural Pietersite
Price: $ 112.90
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98.16ct Multicolor Moss Agate

ID: 695139
Weight: 98.16ct
Size: 53.6 x 36.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Moss Agate
Price: $ 78.53
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18.76ctw Multicolor Pietersite

ID: 633093
Weight: 18.76ct (total)
Size: 24.5 x 12.2 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: China
Type: Natural Pietersite
Price: $ 71.10
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14.32ct Multicolor Opal

ID: 688675
Weight: 14.32ct
Size: 21.7 x 16.7 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Australia
Type: Natural Opal
Price: $ 716.00
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62.26ct Multicolor Jasper

ID: 348778
Weight: 62.26ct
Size: 36.8 x 30.2 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Indonesia
Type: Natural Jasper
Price: $ 68.49
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4.44ct Multicolor Opal

ID: 669116
Weight: 4.44ct
Size: 12.7 x 12.7 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Australia
Type: Natural Opal
Price: $ 111.00
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92.51ct Multicolor Jasper

ID: 488302
Weight: 92.51ct
Size: 56.4 x 32 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Indonesia
Type: Natural Jasper
Price: $ 56.99
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73.43ct Multicolor Moss Agate

ID: 695450
Weight: 73.43ct
Size: 52.1 x 34.7 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Moss Agate
Price: $ 58.74
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43.77ct Multicolor Jasper

ID: 348780
Weight: 43.77ct
Size: 40.1 x 21.9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Indonesia
Type: Natural Jasper
Price: $ 48.15
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64.31ct Multicolor Jasper

ID: 486353
Weight: 64.31ct
Size: 30.6 x 32.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Indonesia
Type: Natural Jasper
Price: $ 54.47
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37.46ct Multicolor Quartz With Marcasite

ID: 585682
Weight: 37.46ct
Size: 30.1 x 22.5 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: None
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Quartz With Marcasite
Price: $ 206.03
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24.54ct Multicolor Opal

ID: 667940
Weight: 24.54ct
Size: 28 x 21 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Australia
Type: Natural Opal
Price: $ 73.62
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6.78ct Multicolor Black Opal

ID: 679972
Weight: 6.78ct
Size: 16.8 x 14.4 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Smoked
Origin: Ethiopia
Type: Natural Black Opal
Price: $ 203.40
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21.24ctw Multicolor Fossil Coral

ID: 514341
Weight: 21.24ct (total)
Size: 20.2 x 11 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Indonesia
Type: Natural Fossil Coral
Price: $ 46.27
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1.85ct Multicolor Opal Doublet

ID: 542162
Weight: 1.85ct
Size: 14.7 x 7.5 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Assembled
Origin: Australia
Type: Natural Opal Doublet
Price: $ 40.70
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25.72ct Multicolor Opal

ID: 668340
Weight: 25.72ct
Size: 27.3 x 25.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Australia
Type: Natural Opal
Price: $ 77.16
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45.46ct Multicolor Ruby-Zoisite

ID: 484046
Weight: 45.46ct
Size: 38 x 19.8 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Tanzania
Type: Natural Ruby-Zoisite
Price: $ 75.01
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1.22ct Multicolor Opal

ID: 553604
Weight: 1.22ct
Size: 9.9 x 7.7 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Ethiopia
Type: Natural Opal
Price: $ 30.62
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33.16ct Multicolor Lepidolite

ID: 696115
Weight: 33.16ct
Size: 32.7 x 25.7 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: United States
Type: Natural Lepidolite
Price: $ 16.58
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7.21ctw Multicolor Pietersite

ID: 673248
Weight: 7.21ct (total)
Size: 17.5 x 9.2 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Namibia
Type: Natural Pietersite
Price: $ 16.94
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31.10ct Multicolor Jasper

ID: 348773
Weight: 31.10ct
Size: 28.3 x 21.6 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Indonesia
Type: Natural Jasper
Price: $ 34.21
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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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