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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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52.73ct Multicolor Jasper

ID: 348799
Weight: 52.73ct
Size: 24 x 23.3 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Indonesia
Type: Natural Jasper
Price: $ 58.00
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68.84ct Pine Green Malachite

ID: 669074
Weight: 68.84ct
Size: 25 x 24.3 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Congo
Type: Natural Malachite
Price: $ 68.84
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26.57ct Silver Gray Hematite

ID: 555321
Weight: 26.57ct
Size: 18.1 x 17.8 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Hematite
Price: $ 26.88
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116.34ct Multicolor Agate

ID: 692633
Weight: 116.34ct
Size: 30.9 x 30.6 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Sugarloaf Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Indonesia
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 40.72
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61.05ct Deep Violet Charoite

ID: 434939
Weight: 61.05ct
Size: 29.5 x 28.9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Russia
Type: Natural Charoite
Price: $ 100.73
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20.93ct Dark Green Maw-Sit-Sit

ID: 476877
Weight: 20.93ct
Size: 15.7 x 15.6 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Sugarloaf Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Myanmar
Type: Natural Maw-Sit-Sit
Price: $ 69.07
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23.18ct Bluish White Rainbow Moonstone

ID: 668712
Weight: 23.18ct
Size: 16.5 x 16.2 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: United States
Type: Natural Rainbow Moonstone
Price: $ 417.24
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27.09ct Medium Grey Hematite

ID: 556098
Weight: 27.09ct
Size: 18.2 x 17.9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Hematite
Price: $ 27.41
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19.91ct Silver Gray Hematite

ID: 554036
Weight: 19.91ct
Size: 16 x 15.3 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Hematite
Price: $ 20.15
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1.79ct Peach Orange Moonstone

ID: 660571
Weight: 1.79ct
Size: 6.9 x 6.9 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Moonstone
Price: $ 3.60
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2.15ct Cantaloupe Orange Moonstone

ID: 659864
Weight: 2.15ct
Size: 7.3 x 7.1 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Moonstone
Price: $ 4.32
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1.70ct Cantaloupe Orange Moonstone

ID: 660171
Weight: 1.70ct
Size: 7.2 x 7.1 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Moonstone
Price: $ 3.42
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3.93ctw Peach Orange Moonstone

ID: 662178
Weight: 3.93ct (total)
Size: 7.1 x 7.1 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Moonstone
Price: $ 7.90
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2.72ct Peach Orange Moonstone

ID: 659858
Weight: 2.72ct
Size: 7.2 x 7.2 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Moonstone
Price: $ 5.47
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2.28ct Medium Orange Moonstone

ID: 659867
Weight: 2.28ct
Size: 7 x 6.9 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Moonstone
Price: $ 4.58
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19.04ct Silver Gray Hematite

ID: 555324
Weight: 19.04ct
Size: 15.9 x 15.7 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Hematite
Price: $ 19.27
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2.07ct Peach Orange Moonstone

ID: 662142
Weight: 2.07ct
Size: 7.2 x 7.2 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Moonstone
Price: $ 4.16
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1.76ct Cantaloupe Orange Moonstone

ID: 659865
Weight: 1.76ct
Size: 7.1 x 7 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Moonstone
Price: $ 3.54
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4.58ctw Medium Light-Orange Moonstone

ID: 659971
Weight: 4.58ct (total)
Size: 7.1 x 6.9 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Moonstone
Price: $ 9.21
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1.14ct Orange Cream Moonstone

ID: 659877
Weight: 1.14ct
Size: 6.1 x 5.9 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Moonstone
Price: $ 2.29
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26.32ct Silver Gray Hematite

ID: 555316
Weight: 26.32ct
Size: 16.7 x 16.3 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Hematite
Price: $ 26.63
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5.67ctw Multicolor Labradorite

ID: 605853
Weight: 5.67ct (total)
Size: 8.1 x 5 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Madagascar
Type: Natural Labradorite
Price: $ 7.29
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4.12ctw Peach Orange Moonstone

ID: 659814
Weight: 4.12ct (total)
Size: 7.2 x 7.1 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Moonstone
Price: $ 8.28
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1.50ct Golden Orange Cream Moonstone

ID: 659880
Weight: 1.50ct
Size: 6.3 x 6.1 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Moonstone
Price: $ 3.02
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4.00ctw White Topaz

ID: 585103
Weight: 4.00ct (total)
Size: 7.1 x 7.1 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Square Buff-Top
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Topaz
Price: $ 22.00
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1.92ct Light Peach Orange Moonstone

ID: 660167
Weight: 1.92ct
Size: 7.2 x 7 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Moonstone
Price: $ 3.86
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18.31ct Medium Green Cat's Eye Opal

ID: 669528
Weight: 18.31ct
Size: 18 x 17.7 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Cat's Eye Opal
Price: $ 45.78
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13.42ctw Very Deep Blue Lapis Lazuli

ID: 522201
Weight: 13.42ct (total)
Size: 11 x 10.8 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Afghanistan
Type: Natural Lapis Lazuli
Price: $ 26.58
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17.58ct Medium Gray Hematite

ID: 554030
Weight: 17.58ct
Size: 15.3 x 15.2 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Hematite
Price: $ 17.79
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8.93ct Multicolor Ruby-Zoisite

ID: 338174
Weight: 8.93ct
Size: 10.6 x 10.4 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Sugarloaf Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Tanzania
Type: Natural Ruby-Zoisite
Price: $ 24.55
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4.38ctw Peach Orange Moonstone

ID: 659970
Weight: 4.38ct (total)
Size: 7.2 x 7.2 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Moonstone
Price: $ 8.80
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14.14ctw Dark Blue Lapis Lazuli

ID: 523696
Weight: 14.14ct (total)
Size: 11.1 x 11 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Afghanistan
Type: Natural Lapis Lazuli
Price: $ 28.00
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7.13ct Intense Navy Blue Lapis Lazuli

ID: 644295
Weight: 7.13ct
Size: 11.2 x 11 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Afghanistan
Type: Natural Lapis Lazuli
Price: $ 12.48
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0.75ct Yellowish Green Peridot

ID: 640366
Weight: 0.75ct
Size: 5.1 x 5.1 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Buff-Top
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: China
Type: Natural Peridot
Price: $ 6.75
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1.26ct Medium Dark-Brown Tiger's Eye

ID: 657314
Weight: 1.26ct
Size: 5.9 x 5.8 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Thailand
Type: Natural Tiger's Eye
Price: $ 1.26
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1.36ct Medium Light-Brown Tiger's Eye

ID: 655432
Weight: 1.36ct
Size: 5.9 x 5.8 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Thailand
Type: Natural Tiger's Eye
Price: $ 1.77
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35.02ct Multicolor Jasper

ID: 348800
Weight: 35.02ct
Size: 26.3 x 24.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Indonesia
Type: Natural Jasper
Price: $ 38.52
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27.72ct Green and Red Bloodstone

ID: 685918
Weight: 27.72ct
Size: 24.1 x 23.9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Madagascar
Type: Natural Bloodstone
Price: $ 12.47
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2.29ct Vivid Violet Amethyst

ID: 687066
Weight: 2.29ct
Size: 8 x 8 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Buff-Top
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Amethyst
Price: $ 18.32
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1.35ct Light Peachy Golden Moonstone

ID: 659870
Weight: 1.35ct
Size: 6.2 x 6.1 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Moonstone
Price: $ 2.71
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19.66ct Silver Gray Hematite

ID: 517340
Weight: 19.66ct
Size: 16.7 x 16.4 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Hematite
Price: $ 19.25
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4.61ctw Multicolor Labradorite

ID: 605058
Weight: 4.61ct (total)
Size: 7.2 x 7.2 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Madagascar
Type: Natural Labradorite
Price: $ 5.93
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1.82ct Cantaloupe Orange Moonstone

ID: 660169
Weight: 1.82ct
Size: 7.3 x 7.2 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Moonstone
Price: $ 3.66
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21.92ct Medium Gray Hematite

ID: 516602
Weight: 21.92ct
Size: 15.1 x 14.7 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Hematite
Price: $ 21.46
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15.12ctw Intense Navy Blue Lapis Lazuli

ID: 553590
Weight: 15.12ct (total)
Size: 11 x 11 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Afghanistan
Type: Natural Lapis Lazuli
Price: $ 17.24
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5.29ctw Multicolor Labradorite

ID: 604898
Weight: 5.29ct (total)
Size: 7.2 x 7.2 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Madagascar
Type: Natural Labradorite
Price: $ 6.81
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2.56ct Cantaloupe Orange Moonstone

ID: 662148
Weight: 2.56ct
Size: 7.3 x 7.2 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Moonstone
Price: $ 5.15
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1.65ct Medium Orange Moonstone

ID: 661939
Weight: 1.65ct
Size: 7 x 6.9 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Moonstone
Price: $ 3.32
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14.81ctw Bright Blue Lapis Lazuli

ID: 553591
Weight: 14.81ct (total)
Size: 11.2 x 11.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Afghanistan
Type: Natural Lapis Lazuli
Price: $ 18.57
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21.47ct Silver Gray Hematite

ID: 517339
Weight: 21.47ct
Size: 15.4 x 15.2 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Hematite
Price: $ 21.02
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22.03ct Medium Gray Hematite

ID: 555315
Weight: 22.03ct
Size: 15.5 x 15.2 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Hematite
Price: $ 22.30
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10.41ct Bluish White Rainbow Moonstone

ID: 673564
Weight: 10.41ct
Size: 12.7 x 12.4 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: United States
Type: Natural Rainbow Moonstone
Price: $ 156.15
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11.20ct Light Greenish Blue Larimar

ID: 391426
Weight: 11.20ct
Size: 15.1 x 14.9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Dominican Republic
Type: Natural Larimar
Price: $ 147.84
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25.22ct Silver Gray Hematite

ID: 554027
Weight: 25.22ct
Size: 15.8 x 15.7 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Hematite
Price: $ 25.52
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40.19ct Deep Green Maw-Sit-Sit

ID: 476852
Weight: 40.19ct
Size: 16.8 x 16.6 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Myanmar
Type: Natural Maw-Sit-Sit
Price: $ 132.63
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6.74ct Multicolor Ruby-Zoisite

ID: 338182
Weight: 6.74ct
Size: 10.4 x 10.2 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Sugarloaf Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Tanzania
Type: Natural Ruby-Zoisite
Price: $ 18.54
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2.22ct Cantaloupe Orange Moonstone

ID: 660566
Weight: 2.22ct
Size: 7.1 x 7.1 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Moonstone
Price: $ 4.46
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7.42ct Deep Egyptian Blue Lapis Lazuli

ID: 708793
Weight: 7.42ct
Size: 10.9 x 10.8 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Afghanistan
Type: Natural Lapis Lazuli
Price: $ 12.76
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1.66ct Peach Orange Moonstone

ID: 659859
Weight: 1.66ct
Size: 7.1 x 7 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Moonstone
Price: $ 3.34
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20.49ct Silver Gray Hematite

ID: 516609
Weight: 20.49ct
Size: 15.5 x 14.9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Hematite
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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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