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Natural Cabochon Gemstones

Browse our collection of natural cabochon gemstones, featuring smooth domed cuts perfect for jewelry and gemstone collecting.

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34.79ctw Natural Multicolor Fossil Coral, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A
Fossil Coral Product Video (551151)

34.79ctw Natural Multicolor Fossil Coral, Fancy, Opaque

Fossil Coral

34.79ct total2 pcs
$ 43.46
22.6 x 16.1 mm
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1.35ct Natural Earthy Green Tourmaline, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.35ct Natural Earthy Green Tourmaline, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS

Tourmaline

1.35ct1 pc
$ 35.50
15.5 x 3.3 mm
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29.62ct Natural Medium Gray Hematite, Marquise, Opaque, Photo A

29.62ct Natural Medium Gray Hematite, Marquise, Opaque

Hematite

29.62ct1 pc
$ 28.88
28.5 x 13.5 mm
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1.12ct Natural Multicolor Black Opal, Marquise, Translucent, Photo A

1.12ct Natural Multicolor Black Opal, Marquise, Translucent

Black Opal

1.12ct1 pc
$ 28.29
14.2 x 5.1 mm
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0.47ct Natural Medium Orange Sapphire, Heart, VS, Photo A

0.47ct Natural Medium Orange Sapphire, Heart, VS

Sapphire

0.47ct1 pc
$ 29.03
4.8 x 4.6 mm
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36.40ct Natural Multicolor Labradorite, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

36.40ct Natural Multicolor Labradorite, Oval, Opaque

Labradorite

36.40ct1 pc
$ 32.63
33 x 23.6 mm
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2.21ct Natural Amber Orange Spessartite Garnet, Pear Shape, Transparent, Photo A

2.21ct Natural Amber Orange Spessartite Garnet, Pear Shape, Transparent

Spessartite Garnet

2.21ct1 pc
$ 55.03
7.5 x 6.8 mm
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0.06ct Natural Green Diamond, Round, SI, Photo A

0.06ct Natural Green Diamond, Round, SI

Diamond

0.06ct1 pc
$ 73.04
2.4 mm (calibrated)
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12.34ct Natural Medium Yellow Rutile Quartz, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

12.34ct Natural Medium Yellow Rutile Quartz, Oval, Translucent

Rutile Quartz

12.34ct1 pc
$ 33.81
25.2 x 11.6 mm
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0.87ct Natural Medium Pink Ruby, Round, VS, Photo A

0.87ct Natural Medium Pink Ruby, Round, VS

Ruby

0.87ct1 pc
$ 64.99
5 mm (calibrated)
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0.89ct Natural Light Forest Green Sapphire, Pear Shape, VS, Photo A

0.89ct Natural Light Forest Green Sapphire, Pear Shape, VS

Sapphire

0.89ct1 pc
$ 70.92
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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23.41ct Natural Greyish White Howlite, Pear Shape, Opaque, Photo A

23.41ct Natural Greyish White Howlite, Pear Shape, Opaque

Howlite

23.41ct1 pc
$ 11.66
30.1 x 19.5 mm
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0.08ctw Natural Black Diamond, Round, Opaque, Photo A

0.08ctw Natural Black Diamond, Round, Opaque

Diamond

0.08ct total2 pcs
$ 19.37
2 mm (calibrated)
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2.30ctw Natural Deep Red Pyrope Garnet, Marquise, VVS-VS, Photo A

2.30ctw Natural Deep Red Pyrope Garnet, Marquise, VVS-VS

Pyrope Garnet

2.30ct total2 pcs
$ 20.16
10.1 x 5.1 mm
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0.41ct Natural Bright Orange Spessartite Garnet, Oval, VS, Photo A

0.41ct Natural Bright Orange Spessartite Garnet, Oval, VS

Spessartite Garnet

0.41ct1 pc
$ 14.29
4.9 x 3.9 mm
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2.46ctw Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

2.46ctw Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Oval, VVS-VS

Topaz

2.46ct total2 pcs
$ 13.48
7.3 x 5.5 mm
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29.52ct Natural Medium Gray Hematite, Pear Shape, Opaque, Photo A

29.52ct Natural Medium Gray Hematite, Pear Shape, Opaque

Hematite

29.52ct1 pc
$ 29.76
24.1 x 14.6 mm
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1.40ct Natural Medium Dark-Brown Kornerupine, Baguette, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.40ct Natural Medium Dark-Brown Kornerupine, Baguette, VVS-VS

Kornerupine

1.40ct1 pc
$ 63.91
7.7 x 4.7 mm
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3.58ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

3.58ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Oval, VVS-VS

Topaz

3.58ct total4 pcs
$ 19.69
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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0.41ct Natural Light Pink Spinel, Cushion, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.41ct Natural Light Pink Spinel, Cushion, VVS-VS

Spinel

0.41ct1 pc
$ 28.59
4.7 x 3.7 mm
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1.24ct Natural Light Violet Spinel, Cushion, VS, Photo A

1.24ct Natural Light Violet Spinel, Cushion, VS

Spinel

1.24ct1 pc
$ 62.32
6.5 x 6.2 mm
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0.80ct Natural Medium Dark-Green Tourmaline, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS, Photo A

0.80ct Natural Medium Dark-Green Tourmaline, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS

Tourmaline

0.80ct1 pc
$ 33.20
5 x 4.6 mm
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7.37ctw Natural Black Spinel, Round, Opaque, Photo A

7.37ctw Natural Black Spinel, Round, Opaque

Spinel

7.37ct total2 pcs
$ 24.22
9 mm (calibrated)
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7.29ct Natural Multicolor Labradorite, Pear Shape, Translucent, Photo A

7.29ct Natural Multicolor Labradorite, Pear Shape, Translucent

Labradorite

7.29ct1 pc
$ 16.12
14 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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0.78ct Natural Multicolor Sapphire, Cushion, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.78ct Natural Multicolor Sapphire, Cushion, VVS-VS

Sapphire

0.78ct1 pc
$ 62.15
5 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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6.99ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Oval, VVS, Photo A

6.99ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Oval, VVS

Topaz

6.99ct total2 pcs
$ 54.30
10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
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2.00ct Natural Multicolor Opal, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

2.00ct Natural Multicolor Opal, Oval, Opaque

Opal

2.00ct1 pc
$ 59.76
10 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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1.72ct Natural Violet Blue Tanzanite, Pear Shape, VVS, Photo A
Tanzanite Product Video (717412)

1.72ct Natural Violet Blue Tanzanite, Pear Shape, VVS

Tanzanite

1.72ct1 pc
$ 508.67
9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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1.96ct Natural Deep Orange Moonstone, Cushion, Translucent, Photo A

1.96ct Natural Deep Orange Moonstone, Cushion, Translucent

Moonstone

1.96ct1 pc
$ 3.90
9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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0.86ct Natural Light Lively Green Sphene, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

0.86ct Natural Light Lively Green Sphene, Oval, Transparent

Sphene

0.86ct1 pc
$ 4.28
5.9 x 5.1 mm
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1.25ctw Natural Cantaloupe Orange Moonstone, Trillion, Translucent, Photo A

1.25ctw Natural Cantaloupe Orange Moonstone, Trillion, Translucent

Moonstone

1.25ct total2 pcs
$ 2.50
5.3 x 5.2 mm
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1.98ct Natural Reddish Orange Sunstone, Round, Translucent, Photo A

1.98ct Natural Reddish Orange Sunstone, Round, Translucent

Sunstone

1.98ct1 pc
$ 11.84
8.5 mm (calibrated)
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Why Buy Cabochon Gemstones from GemSelect?

Natural Cabochon Gemstones

Our natural cabochon gemstones are carefully selected for color, quality and beauty. The smooth domed surface highlights the natural patterns and optical effects of many gems, making cabochons ideal for unique jewelry designs.

Cabochon Gemstones Online

Buy cabochon gemstones online at GemSelect with confidence. We offer a wide selection of loose cabochon gems including opal, moonstone, turquoise, labradorite and many more, all available with secure checkout and worldwide shipping.

Loose Cabochon Gemstones for Jewelry Making

What Are Cabochon Cut Gemstones?

Cabochon cut gemstones feature a polished, rounded top with a flat or slightly domed base instead of facets. This classic gemstone cut is used to emphasize color, transparency, and special optical effects such as star stones, chatoyancy, and color play.

Popular Cabochon Gemstones

Many gemstones are traditionally cut as cabochons. Popular choices include opal cabochons with vibrant color play, moonstone cabochons displaying adularescence, turquoise cabochons prized for their rich color, and star sapphires that show asterism.

Cabochon Stones for Jewelry

Cabochon stones are widely used in rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings. Their smooth surface and bold appearance make them ideal for bezel settings and statement jewelry pieces.

Unique Optical Effects in Cabochon Gems

The cabochon cut is essential for gemstones that display optical phenomena. Star sapphires, star rubies, cat's eye chrysoberyl and many moonstones require the cabochon shape to reveal these special visual effects.

Loose Cabochon Gemstones for Collectors

Loose cabochon gemstones are popular among collectors because they often showcase natural patterns, inclusions, and color zoning that would be hidden in faceted stones. Each gem has its own distinctive appearance.

Choosing the Right Cabochon Gemstone

When selecting a cabochon gemstone, consider color saturation, surface polish, symmetry and dome height. High quality cabochons have even curvature, excellent polish and vibrant natural color.

Learn more about gemstone cuts and shapes on our Gemstone Cutting Information Page.

FAQs

What is a cabochon gemstone?

A cabochon gemstone is a stone that has been polished into a smooth, rounded shape without facets. It typically has a domed top and flat base.

Why are some gemstones cut as cabochons instead of faceted?

Some gemstones display special optical effects or natural patterns that are best shown with a cabochon cut. Others may not be transparent enough for faceting.

Which gemstones are commonly cut as cabochons?

Common cabochon gemstones include opal, turquoise, moonstone, labradorite, chrysoberyl, star sapphire, jade, and many opaque or translucent stones.

Are cabochon gemstones suitable for jewelry?

Yes, cabochon gemstones are widely used in jewelry. Their smooth surface works well with bezel settings and bold jewelry designs.

Can I buy loose cabochon gemstones at GemSelect?

Yes, GemSelect offers a large selection of loose cabochon gemstones in many sizes, colors and gemstone varieties suitable for jewelry making or collecting.

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