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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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3.47ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VS, Photo A

3.47ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VS

Topaz

3.47ct total6 pcs
$ 26.61
6.3 x 4.2 mm
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1.68ct Natural Deep Pink Tourmaline, Round, VS-SI, Photo A
Tourmaline Product Video (747472)

1.68ct Natural Deep Pink Tourmaline, Round, VS-SI

Tourmaline

1.68ct1 pc
$ 250.99
7 mm (calibrated)
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4.04ctw Natural Currant Red Pyrope Garnet, Square, VVS-VS, Photo A

4.04ctw Natural Currant Red Pyrope Garnet, Square, VVS-VS

Pyrope Garnet

4.04ct total2 pcs
$ 30.98
7 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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26.82ct Natural Medium Brown Tiger's Eye Matrix, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

26.82ct Natural Medium Brown Tiger's Eye Matrix, Fancy, Opaque

Tiger's Eye Matrix

26.82ct1 pc
$ 15.23
22.6 x 19.5 mm
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6.29ct Natural Multicolor Rainbow Pyrite, Pear Shape, Opaque, Photo A

6.29ct Natural Multicolor Rainbow Pyrite, Pear Shape, Opaque

Rainbow Pyrite

6.29ct1 pc
$ 16.28
17.1 x 11.7 mm
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1.79ct Natural Multicolor Ammolite, Baguette, Opaque, Photo A

1.79ct Natural Multicolor Ammolite, Baguette, Opaque

Ammolite

1.79ct1 pc
$ 35.66
8.4 x 6.7 mm
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18.93ct Natural Medium Pink Violet Amethyst, Cushion, VVS, Photo A

18.93ct Natural Medium Pink Violet Amethyst, Cushion, VVS

Amethyst

18.93ct1 pc
$ 131.98
20 x 15 mm (calibrated)
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0.96ctw Natural Deep Gold Citrine, Heart, VVS, Photo A

0.96ctw Natural Deep Gold Citrine, Heart, VVS

Citrine

0.96ct total2 pcs
$ 7.65
5 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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1.33ct Natural Medium Dark-Orange Hessonite Garnet, Oval, VS, Photo A

1.33ct Natural Medium Dark-Orange Hessonite Garnet, Oval, VS

Hessonite Garnet

1.33ct1 pc
$ 26.49
7.4 x 6.1 mm
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12.79ct Natural Medium Yellow Quartz, Round, Transparent, Photo A

12.79ct Natural Medium Yellow Quartz, Round, Transparent

Quartz

12.79ct1 pc
$ 51.29
16 mm (calibrated)
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3.02ct Natural Light Pink Kunzite, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS, Photo A

3.02ct Natural Light Pink Kunzite, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS

Kunzite

3.02ct1 pc
$ 75.20
7.8 x 7.2 mm
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22.02ct Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Oval, VVS, Photo A

22.02ct Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Oval, VVS

Topaz

22.02ct1 pc
$ 179.74
20 x 15 mm (calibrated)
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2.11ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Heart, VS, Photo A

2.11ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Heart, VS

Topaz

2.11ct total6 pcs
$ 11.56
4.2 x 4.1 mm
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3.44ct Natural Medium Pink Strawberry Quartz, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

3.44ct Natural Medium Pink Strawberry Quartz, Oval, Transparent

Strawberry Quartz

3.44ct1 pc
$ 25.80
11 x 9 mm (calibrated)
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0.94ctw Natural Deep Red Pyrope Garnet, Square, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.94ctw Natural Deep Red Pyrope Garnet, Square, VVS-VS

Pyrope Garnet

0.94ct total2 pcs
$ 7.21
4.2 x 4.2 mm
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4.38ct Natural Golden Citrine, Briolette, VVS, Photo A

4.38ct Natural Golden Citrine, Briolette, VVS

Citrine

4.38ct1 pc
$ 23.61
11.3 x 8.2 mm
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27.67ct Natural Silver Gray Hematite, Cushion, Opaque, Photo A

27.67ct Natural Silver Gray Hematite, Cushion, Opaque

Hematite

27.67ct1 pc
$ 26.98
18.6 x 17.8 mm
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12.94ct Natural Yellowish Green Prehnite, Fancy, Translucent, Photo A

12.94ct Natural Yellowish Green Prehnite, Fancy, Translucent

Prehnite

12.94ct1 pc
$ 21.26
18 x 13 mm (calibrated)
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1.98ct Natural Light Pink Strawberry Quartz, Round, Translucent, Photo A

1.98ct Natural Light Pink Strawberry Quartz, Round, Translucent

Strawberry Quartz

1.98ct1 pc
$ 15.19
8 mm (calibrated)
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0.73ct Natural Light Green Emerald, Oval, Translucent, Photo A
Emerald Product Video (684902)

0.73ct Natural Light Green Emerald, Oval, Translucent

Emerald

0.73ct1 pc
$ 58.17
6 x 5.1 mm
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0.67ct Natural Multicolor Opal, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

0.67ct Natural Multicolor Opal, Oval, Opaque

Opal

0.67ct1 pc
$ 20.02
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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1.62ctw Natural Light Lively Green Peridot, Oval, VS, Photo A

1.62ctw Natural Light Lively Green Peridot, Oval, VS

Peridot

1.62ct total2 pcs
$ 22.59
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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18.75ct Natural Pinkish Violet Amethyst, Cushion, VVS, Photo A

18.75ct Natural Pinkish Violet Amethyst, Cushion, VVS

Amethyst

18.75ct1 pc
$ 130.73
20 x 15 mm (calibrated)
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1.22ct Natural Deep Orange Hessonite Garnet, Oval, VS, Photo A

1.22ct Natural Deep Orange Hessonite Garnet, Oval, VS

Hessonite Garnet

1.22ct1 pc
$ 18.63
8 x 6.5 mm
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34.99ct Natural Multicolor Feather Pyrite, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

34.99ct Natural Multicolor Feather Pyrite, Oval, Opaque

Feather Pyrite

34.99ct1 pc
$ 27.30
30.6 x 20.2 mm
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0.03ct Natural Green Diamond, Round, VS-SI, Photo A

0.03ct Natural Green Diamond, Round, VS-SI

Diamond

0.03ct1 pc
$ 29.88
2.2 mm (calibrated)
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7.08ct Natural Light-Medium Violet Amethyst, Pear Shape, Transparent, Photo A

7.08ct Natural Light-Medium Violet Amethyst, Pear Shape, Transparent

Amethyst

7.08ct1 pc
$ 49.36
15.3 x 11.5 mm
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8.42ctw Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Marquise, VVS, Photo A

8.42ctw Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Marquise, VVS

Topaz

8.42ct total2 pcs
$ 59.31
13.9 x 8 mm
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0.66ct Natural Midnight Blue Sapphire, Marquise, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.66ct Natural Midnight Blue Sapphire, Marquise, VVS-VS

Sapphire

0.66ct1 pc
$ 154.02
8 x 4 mm
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16.66ct Natural Reddish Purple Ruby-Zoisite, Flower Cut, Opaque, Photo A

16.66ct Natural Reddish Purple Ruby-Zoisite, Flower Cut, Opaque

Ruby-Zoisite

16.66ct1 pc
$ 20.25
16 x 16 mm (calibrated)
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3.04ct Natural Peach-Golden Andesine Labradorite, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

3.04ct Natural Peach-Golden Andesine Labradorite, Oval, Transparent

Andesine Labradorite

3.04ct1 pc
$ 66.62
10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
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4.77ct Natural Light Pinkish Violet Amethyst, Pear Shape, Transparent, Photo A

4.77ct Natural Light Pinkish Violet Amethyst, Pear Shape, Transparent

Amethyst

4.77ct1 pc
$ 28.50
15.9 x 9.5 mm
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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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