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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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25.47ct (total)2 Pieces
$ 112.90
32.9 x 14.6 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Pietersite
Pietersite Weight: 12.74 ct Pietersite
Pietersite Shape: Pear Cabochon Pietersite
Pietersite Size: 32.9 x 14.6 mm Pietersite
Pietersite Color: Multicolor Pietersite
Pietersite Clarity: Opaque Pietersite
Pietersite Origin: Namibia Pietersite
Pietersite Treatment: Untreated
Pietersite Quantity: 2
Pietersite Certificate: GemSelect
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30.50ct1 Piece
$ 167.75
29.4 x 21.8 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Boulder Opal
Boulder Opal Weight: 30.50 ct Boulder Opal
Boulder Opal Shape: Pear Cabochon Boulder Opal
Boulder Opal Size: 29.4 x 21.8 mm Boulder Opal
Boulder Opal Color: Multicolor Boulder Opal
Boulder Opal Clarity: Translucent Boulder Opal
Boulder Opal Origin: Australia Boulder Opal
Boulder Opal Treatment: Untreated
Boulder Opal Quantity: 1
Boulder Opal Certificate: GemSelect
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14.32ct1 Piece
$ 716.00
21.7 x 16.7 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Opal
Opal Weight: 14.32 ct Opal
Opal Shape: Pear Cabochon Opal
Opal Size: 21.7 x 16.7 mm Opal
Opal Color: Multicolor Opal
Opal Clarity: Transparent Opal
Opal Origin: Australia Opal
Opal Treatment: Untreated
Opal Quantity: 1
Opal Certificate: GemSelect
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8.39ct (total)2 Pieces
$ 27.94
14.2 x 10.1 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Larimar
Larimar Weight: 4.20 ct Larimar
Larimar Shape: Pear Cabochon Larimar
Larimar Size: 14.2 x 10.1 mm Larimar
Larimar Color: Sea Foam Blue Larimar
Larimar Clarity: Opaque Larimar
Larimar Origin: Dominican Republic Larimar
Larimar Treatment: Untreated
Larimar Quantity: 2
Larimar Certificate: GemSelect
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13.03ct1 Piece
$ 32.58
26 x 13.7 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Chalcedony
Chalcedony Weight: 13.03 ct Chalcedony
Chalcedony Shape: Pear Cabochon Chalcedony
Chalcedony Size: 26 x 13.7 mm Chalcedony
Chalcedony Color: Light Purplish Blue Chalcedony
Chalcedony Clarity: Opaque Chalcedony
Chalcedony Origin: Brazil Chalcedony
Chalcedony Treatment: Untreated
Chalcedony Quantity: 1
Chalcedony Certificate: GemSelect
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43.11ct1 Piece
$ 47.42
34.5 x 27.1 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Obsidian
Obsidian Weight: 43.11 ct Obsidian
Obsidian Shape: Pear Cabochon Obsidian
Obsidian Size: 34.5 x 27.1 mm Obsidian
Obsidian Color: Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian
Obsidian Clarity: Opaque Obsidian
Obsidian Origin: Mexico Obsidian
Obsidian Treatment: Untreated
Obsidian Quantity: 1
Obsidian Certificate: GemSelect
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24.54ct1 Piece
$ 73.62
28 x 21 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Opal
Opal Weight: 24.54 ct Opal
Opal Shape: Pear Cabochon Opal
Opal Size: 28 x 21 mm Opal
Opal Color: Multicolor Opal
Opal Clarity: Opaque Opal
Opal Origin: Australia Opal
Opal Treatment: Untreated
Opal Quantity: 1
Opal Certificate: GemSelect
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56.33ct1 Piece
$ 74.36
37.5 x 23.3 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Rhodochrosite
Rhodochrosite Weight: 56.33 ct Rhodochrosite
Rhodochrosite Shape: Pear Cabochon Rhodochrosite
Rhodochrosite Size: 37.5 x 23.3 mm Rhodochrosite
Rhodochrosite Color: Multicolor Rhodochrosite
Rhodochrosite Clarity: Translucent Rhodochrosite
Rhodochrosite Origin: South Africa Rhodochrosite
Rhodochrosite Treatment: Untreated
Rhodochrosite Quantity: 1
Rhodochrosite Certificate: GemSelect
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20.55ct1 Piece
$ 113.03
31.9 x 16.1 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Boulder Opal
Boulder Opal Weight: 20.55 ct Boulder Opal
Boulder Opal Shape: Pear Cabochon Boulder Opal
Boulder Opal Size: 31.9 x 16.1 mm Boulder Opal
Boulder Opal Color: Multicolor Boulder Opal
Boulder Opal Clarity: Opaque Boulder Opal
Boulder Opal Origin: Australia Boulder Opal
Boulder Opal Treatment: Untreated
Boulder Opal Quantity: 1
Boulder Opal Certificate: GemSelect
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22.34ct1 Piece
$ 11.17
30.1 x 18.6 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Howlite
Howlite Weight: 22.34 ct Howlite
Howlite Shape: Pear Cabochon Howlite
Howlite Size: 30.1 x 18.6 mm Howlite
Howlite Color: Greyish White Howlite
Howlite Clarity: Opaque Howlite
Howlite Origin: United States Howlite
Howlite Treatment: Untreated
Howlite Quantity: 1
Howlite Certificate: GemSelect
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73.69ct1 Piece
$ 81.06
43 x 25.7 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Jasper
Jasper Weight: 73.69 ct Jasper
Jasper Shape: Pear Cabochon Jasper
Jasper Size: 43 x 25.7 mm Jasper
Jasper Color: Multicolor Jasper
Jasper Clarity: Opaque Jasper
Jasper Origin: Indonesia Jasper
Jasper Treatment: Untreated
Jasper Quantity: 1
Jasper Certificate: GemSelect
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11.09ct1 Piece
$ 121.99
18.9 x 13.2 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Morganite
Morganite Weight: 11.09 ct Morganite
Morganite Shape: Pear Cabochon Morganite
Morganite Size: 18.9 x 13.2 mm Morganite
Morganite Color: Medium-Light Pink Morganite
Morganite Clarity: Transparent Morganite
Morganite Origin: Afghanistan Morganite
Morganite Treatment: Untreated
Morganite Quantity: 1
Morganite Certificate: GemSelect
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1.42ct1 Piece
$ 46.86
9.6 x 6.8 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Opal
Opal Weight: 1.42 ct Opal
Opal Shape: Pear Cabochon Opal
Opal Size: 9.6 x 6.8 mm Opal
Opal Color: Multicolor Opal
Opal Clarity: Opaque Opal
Opal Origin: Ethiopia Opal
Opal Treatment: Smoked
Opal Quantity: 1
Opal Certificate: GemSelect
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34.90ct1 Piece
$ 217.08
31.3 x 15.3 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Aquamarine
Aquamarine Weight: 34.90 ct Aquamarine
Aquamarine Shape: Pear Cabochon Aquamarine
Aquamarine Size: 31.3 x 15.3 mm Aquamarine
Aquamarine Color: Very Light Blue Aquamarine
Aquamarine Clarity: Translucent Aquamarine
Aquamarine Origin: Madagascar Aquamarine
Aquamarine Treatment: Untreated
Aquamarine Quantity: 1
Aquamarine Certificate: GemSelect
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20.38ct1 Piece
$ 15.29
29.6 x 19.6 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Obsidian
Obsidian Weight: 20.38 ct Obsidian
Obsidian Shape: Pear Cabochon Obsidian
Obsidian Size: 29.6 x 19.6 mm Obsidian
Obsidian Color: Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian
Obsidian Clarity: Opaque Obsidian
Obsidian Origin: United States Obsidian
Obsidian Treatment: Untreated
Obsidian Quantity: 1
Obsidian Certificate: GemSelect
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13.45ct1 Piece
$ 33.63
21.7 x 15.1 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Chalcedony
Chalcedony Weight: 13.45 ct Chalcedony
Chalcedony Shape: Pear Cabochon Chalcedony
Chalcedony Size: 21.7 x 15.1 mm Chalcedony
Chalcedony Color: Light Blue Chalcedony
Chalcedony Clarity: Opaque Chalcedony
Chalcedony Origin: Brazil Chalcedony
Chalcedony Treatment: Untreated
Chalcedony Quantity: 1
Chalcedony Certificate: GemSelect
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43.20ct1 Piece
$ 38.02
33.3 x 22.3 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Tiger's Eye
Tiger's Eye Weight: 43.20 ct Tiger's Eye
Tiger's Eye Shape: Pear Cabochon Tiger's Eye
Tiger's Eye Size: 33.3 x 22.3 mm Tiger's Eye
Tiger's Eye Color: Cedar Brown Tiger's Eye
Tiger's Eye Clarity: Opaque Tiger's Eye
Tiger's Eye Origin: Thailand Tiger's Eye
Tiger's Eye Treatment: Untreated
Tiger's Eye Quantity: 1
Tiger's Eye Certificate: GemSelect
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33.02ct1 Piece
$ 1,651.50
30 x 21.2 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Opal
Opal Weight: 33.02 ct Opal
Opal Shape: Pear Cabochon Opal
Opal Size: 30 x 21.2 mm Opal
Opal Color: Multicolor Opal
Opal Clarity: Transparent Opal
Opal Origin: Australia Opal
Opal Treatment: Untreated
Opal Quantity: 1
Opal Certificate: GemSelect
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9.93ct1 Piece
$ 178.74
16.2 x 12.6 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Rainbow Moonstone
Rainbow Moonstone Weight: 9.93 ct Rainbow Moonstone
Rainbow Moonstone Shape: Pear Cabochon Rainbow Moonstone
Rainbow Moonstone Size: 16.2 x 12.6 mm Rainbow Moonstone
Rainbow Moonstone Color: Bluish White Rainbow Moonstone
Rainbow Moonstone Clarity: Transparent Rainbow Moonstone
Rainbow Moonstone Origin: United States Rainbow Moonstone
Rainbow Moonstone Treatment: Untreated
Rainbow Moonstone Quantity: 1
Rainbow Moonstone Certificate: GemSelect
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8.44ct1 Piece
$ 33.76
21.5 x 12.4 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Turquoise
Turquoise Weight: 8.44 ct Turquoise
Turquoise Shape: Pear Cabochon Turquoise
Turquoise Size: 21.5 x 12.4 mm Turquoise
Turquoise Color: Dark Green Blue Turquoise
Turquoise Clarity: Opaque Turquoise
Turquoise Origin: China Turquoise
Turquoise Treatment: Untreated
Turquoise Quantity: 1
Turquoise Certificate: GemSelect
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44.99ct1 Piece
$ 404.82
28.4 x 20.6 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Tanzanite
Tanzanite Weight: 44.99 ct Tanzanite
Tanzanite Shape: Pear Cabochon Tanzanite
Tanzanite Size: 28.4 x 20.6 mm Tanzanite
Tanzanite Color: Deep Egyptian Blue Tanzanite
Tanzanite Clarity: Translucent Tanzanite
Tanzanite Origin: Tanzania Tanzanite
Tanzanite Treatment: Heated
Tanzanite Quantity: 1
Tanzanite Certificate: GemSelect
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9.45ct1 Piece
$ 31.47
16.2 x 11.6 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Larimar
Larimar Weight: 9.45 ct Larimar
Larimar Shape: Pear Cabochon Larimar
Larimar Size: 16.2 x 11.6 mm Larimar
Larimar Color: Blue Green Larimar
Larimar Clarity: Opaque Larimar
Larimar Origin: Dominican Republic Larimar
Larimar Treatment: Untreated
Larimar Quantity: 1
Larimar Certificate: GemSelect
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12.30ct1 Piece
$ 24.60
21.2 x 13.1 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Dendritic Agate
Dendritic Agate Weight: 12.30 ct Dendritic Agate
Dendritic Agate Shape: Pear Cabochon Dendritic Agate
Dendritic Agate Size: 21.2 x 13.1 mm Dendritic Agate
Dendritic Agate Color: White with Black Dendritic Agate
Dendritic Agate Clarity: Opaque Dendritic Agate
Dendritic Agate Origin: India Dendritic Agate
Dendritic Agate Treatment: Untreated
Dendritic Agate Quantity: 1
Dendritic Agate Certificate: GemSelect
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2.97ct1 Piece
$ 12.27
10.5 x 7.6 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Fluorite
Fluorite Weight: 2.97 ct Fluorite
Fluorite Shape: Pear Cabochon Fluorite
Fluorite Size: 10.5 x 7.6 mm Fluorite
Fluorite Color: Medium Dark Blue-Green Fluorite
Fluorite Clarity: Transparent Fluorite
Fluorite Origin: India Fluorite
Fluorite Treatment: Untreated
Fluorite Quantity: 1
Fluorite Certificate: GemSelect
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8.97ct1 Piece
$ 34.54
15.5 x 11.6 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Bloodstone
Bloodstone Weight: 8.97 ct Bloodstone
Bloodstone Shape: Pear Cabochon Bloodstone
Bloodstone Size: 15.5 x 11.6 mm Bloodstone
Bloodstone Color: Forest Green Bloodstone
Bloodstone Clarity: Opaque Bloodstone
Bloodstone Origin: Madagascar Bloodstone
Bloodstone Treatment: Untreated
Bloodstone Quantity: 1
Bloodstone Certificate: GemSelect
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18.76ct (total)2 Pieces
$ 71.10
24.5 x 12.2 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Pietersite
Pietersite Weight: 9.38 ct Pietersite
Pietersite Shape: Pear Cabochon Pietersite
Pietersite Size: 24.5 x 12.2 mm Pietersite
Pietersite Color: Multicolor Pietersite
Pietersite Clarity: Opaque Pietersite
Pietersite Origin: China Pietersite
Pietersite Treatment: Untreated
Pietersite Quantity: 2
Pietersite Certificate: GemSelect
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37.46 carat Pear Quartz With Marcasite, loose Certified Quartz With Marcasite from Brazil, Natural Untreated Gem, 30.1 x 22.5 mm

Natural Quartz With Marcasite, Qty: 1 pc | 37.46 carat weight Quartz With Marcasite

37.46ct1 Piece
$ 206.03
30.1 x 22.5 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Quartz With Marcasite
Quartz With Marcasite Weight: 37.46 ct Quartz With Marcasite
Quartz With Marcasite Shape: Pear Cabochon Quartz With Marcasite
Quartz With Marcasite Size: 30.1 x 22.5 mm Quartz With Marcasite
Quartz With Marcasite Color: Multicolor Quartz With Marcasite
Quartz With Marcasite Clarity: Transparent Quartz With Marcasite
Quartz With Marcasite Origin: Brazil Quartz With Marcasite
Quartz With Marcasite Treatment: None
Quartz With Marcasite Quantity: 1
Quartz With Marcasite Certificate: GemSelect
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17.48ct1 Piece
$ 52.44
23.5 x 11.5 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Maw-Sit-Sit
Maw-Sit-Sit Weight: 17.48 ct Maw-Sit-Sit
Maw-Sit-Sit Shape: Pear Cabochon Maw-Sit-Sit
Maw-Sit-Sit Size: 23.5 x 11.5 mm Maw-Sit-Sit
Maw-Sit-Sit Color: Pine Green Maw-Sit-Sit
Maw-Sit-Sit Clarity: Opaque Maw-Sit-Sit
Maw-Sit-Sit Origin: Myanmar Maw-Sit-Sit
Maw-Sit-Sit Treatment: Untreated
Maw-Sit-Sit Quantity: 1
Maw-Sit-Sit Certificate: GemSelect
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21.24ct (total)2 Pieces
$ 46.27
20.2 x 11 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Fossil Coral
Fossil Coral Weight: 10.62 ct Fossil Coral
Fossil Coral Shape: Pear Cabochon Fossil Coral
Fossil Coral Size: 20.2 x 11 mm Fossil Coral
Fossil Coral Color: Multicolor Fossil Coral
Fossil Coral Clarity: Opaque Fossil Coral
Fossil Coral Origin: Indonesia Fossil Coral
Fossil Coral Treatment: Untreated
Fossil Coral Quantity: 2
Fossil Coral Certificate: GemSelect
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39.55ct1 Piece
$ 39.55
30.8 x 22.5 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Labradorite
Labradorite Weight: 39.55 ct Labradorite
Labradorite Shape: Pear Cabochon Labradorite
Labradorite Size: 30.8 x 22.5 mm Labradorite
Labradorite Color: Multicolor Labradorite
Labradorite Clarity: Opaque Labradorite
Labradorite Origin: Madagascar Labradorite
Labradorite Treatment: Untreated
Labradorite Quantity: 1
Labradorite Certificate: GemSelect
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$ 0.48
3.9 x 3 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Onyx
Onyx Weight: 0.15 ct Onyx
Onyx Shape: Pear Cabochon Onyx
Onyx Size: 3.9 x 3 mm Onyx
Onyx Color: Black Onyx
Onyx Clarity: Opaque Onyx
Onyx Origin: Sri Lanka Onyx
Onyx Treatment: Dyed
Onyx Quantity: 1
Onyx Certificate: GemSelect
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8.27ct1 Piece
$ 266.62
12.3 x 12 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Spessartite Garnet
Spessartite Garnet Weight: 8.27 ct Spessartite Garnet
Spessartite Garnet Shape: Pear Cabochon Spessartite Garnet
Spessartite Garnet Size: 12.3 x 12 mm Spessartite Garnet
Spessartite Garnet Color: Reddish Orange Spessartite Garnet
Spessartite Garnet Clarity: Transparent Spessartite Garnet
Spessartite Garnet Origin: Mozambique Spessartite Garnet
Spessartite Garnet Treatment: Untreated
Spessartite Garnet Quantity: 1
Spessartite Garnet Certificate: GemSelect
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4.31ct1 Piece
$ 1,939.50
13.4 x 8.6 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Emerald
Emerald Weight: 4.31 ct Emerald
Emerald Shape: Pear Cabochon Emerald
Emerald Size: 13.4 x 8.6 mm Emerald
Emerald Color: Pistachio Green Emerald
Emerald Clarity: Translucent Emerald
Emerald Origin: Colombia Emerald
Emerald Treatment: Oiled
Emerald Quantity: 1
Emerald Certificate: GemSelect
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10.94ct1 Piece
$ 256.93
22.1 x 13.7 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Fire Opal
Fire Opal Weight: 10.94 ct Fire Opal
Fire Opal Shape: Pear Cabochon Fire Opal
Fire Opal Size: 22.1 x 13.7 mm Fire Opal
Fire Opal Color: Golden-Orange Fire Opal
Fire Opal Clarity: Transparent Fire Opal
Fire Opal Origin: Mexico Fire Opal
Fire Opal Treatment: Untreated
Fire Opal Quantity: 1
Fire Opal Certificate: GemSelect
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10.00ct1 Piece
$ 110.00
15.8 x 12.1 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Morganite
Morganite Weight: 10.00 ct Morganite
Morganite Shape: Pear Cabochon Morganite
Morganite Size: 15.8 x 12.1 mm Morganite
Morganite Color: Light Pink Morganite
Morganite Clarity: Transparent Morganite
Morganite Origin: Afghanistan Morganite
Morganite Treatment: Untreated
Morganite Quantity: 1
Morganite Certificate: GemSelect
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17.56ct (total)2 Pieces
$ 38.25
18.8 x 12 mm
Item Description
Stone Type: Loose Fossil Coral
Fossil Coral Weight: 8.78 ct Fossil Coral
Fossil Coral Shape: Pear Cabochon Fossil Coral
Fossil Coral Size: 18.8 x 12 mm Fossil Coral
Fossil Coral Color: Multicolor Fossil Coral
Fossil Coral Clarity: Opaque Fossil Coral
Fossil Coral Origin: Indonesia Fossil Coral
Fossil Coral Treatment: Untreated
Fossil Coral Quantity: 2
Fossil Coral Certificate: GemSelect
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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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