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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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4.43ct Natural Medium-Light Golden Citrine, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

4.43ct Natural Medium-Light Golden Citrine, Oval, VVS-VS

Citrine

4.43ct1 pc
$ 29.12
13.1 x 9.4 mm
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2.00ct Natural Bright Gold Citrine, Trillion, VVS, Photo A

2.00ct Natural Bright Gold Citrine, Trillion, VVS

Citrine

2.00ct1 pc
$ 13.15
9 x 9 mm (calibrated)
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2.21ct Natural Multicolor Spectrolite, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

2.21ct Natural Multicolor Spectrolite, Oval, Opaque

Spectrolite

2.21ct1 pc
$ 10.41
10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
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10.30ct Natural Multicolor Boulder Opal, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

10.30ct Natural Multicolor Boulder Opal, Oval, Opaque

Boulder Opal

10.30ct1 pc
$ 51.29
22.6 x 15.6 mm
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0.68ct Natural Orange-Gold Sapphire, Cushion, VS, Photo A

0.68ct Natural Orange-Gold Sapphire, Cushion, VS

Sapphire

0.68ct1 pc
$ 36.94
4.6 x 4.6 mm
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0.87ct Natural Deep Orange-Gold Citrine, Trillion, VS, Photo A

0.87ct Natural Deep Orange-Gold Citrine, Trillion, VS

Citrine

0.87ct1 pc
$ 6.67
7 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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3.20ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

3.20ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Topaz

3.20ct total6 pcs
$ 24.54
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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0.48ctw Natural Deep Golden Orange Sapphire, Baguette, VS, Photo A

0.48ctw Natural Deep Golden Orange Sapphire, Baguette, VS

Sapphire

0.48ct total2 pcs
$ 31.36
4.4 x 2.5 mm
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2.05ct Natural Blood Red Ruby, Oval, VS, Photo A

2.05ct Natural Blood Red Ruby, Oval, VS

Ruby

2.05ct1 pc
$ 183.76
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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3.24ctw Natural Multicolor Sapphire, Square, VS, Photo A
Sapphire Product Video (654564)

3.24ctw Natural Multicolor Sapphire, Square, VS

Sapphire

3.24ct total21 pcs
$ 265.72
2.8 x 2.8 mm
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1.11ct Natural Multicolor Opal, Pear Shape, Transparent, Photo A

1.11ct Natural Multicolor Opal, Pear Shape, Transparent

Opal

1.11ct1 pc
$ 49.75
12 x 7.1 mm
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61.91ct Natural Light Pink Star Rose Quartz, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

61.91ct Natural Light Pink Star Rose Quartz, Oval, Translucent

Star Rose Quartz

61.91ct1 pc
$ 102.77
24.3 x 20.4 mm
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0.73ct Natural Medium Green Peridot, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.73ct Natural Medium Green Peridot, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Peridot

0.73ct1 pc
$ 5.09
6.9 x 4.8 mm
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4.86ct Natural Golden-Brown Cat's Eye Opal, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

4.86ct Natural Golden-Brown Cat's Eye Opal, Oval, Opaque

Cat's Eye Opal

4.86ct1 pc
$ 14.53
13.7 x 11.3 mm
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37.28ct Natural Russet Brown Tiger's Eye, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

37.28ct Natural Russet Brown Tiger's Eye, Fancy, Opaque

Tiger's Eye

37.28ct1 pc
$ 3.72
38.9 x 10.7 mm
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31.03ct Natural Silver Gray Hematite, Pear Shape, Opaque, Photo A

31.03ct Natural Silver Gray Hematite, Pear Shape, Opaque

Hematite

31.03ct1 pc
$ 30.26
24.1 x 17.1 mm
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1.58ct Natural Grey-Purple Spinel, Cushion, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.58ct Natural Grey-Purple Spinel, Cushion, VVS-VS

Spinel

1.58ct1 pc
$ 103.87
7.2 x 5.8 mm
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7.36ct Natural Iris Violet Amethyst, Briolette, VS, Photo A

7.36ct Natural Iris Violet Amethyst, Briolette, VS

Amethyst

7.36ct1 pc
$ 32.25
14 x 9 mm (calibrated)
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8.88ct Natural Medium Blue Lapis Lazuli, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

8.88ct Natural Medium Blue Lapis Lazuli, Oval, Opaque

Lapis Lazuli

8.88ct1 pc
$ 15.21
13.6 x 10.9 mm
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6.19ct Natural Golden Citrine, Oval, VVS, Photo A

6.19ct Natural Golden Citrine, Oval, VVS

Citrine

6.19ct1 pc
$ 37.16
14 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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0.85ct Natural Amber Orange Hessonite Garnet, Pear Shape, VS, Photo A

0.85ct Natural Amber Orange Hessonite Garnet, Pear Shape, VS

Hessonite Garnet

0.85ct1 pc
$ 15.84
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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33.70ct Natural Multicolor Chrysocolla, Cushion, Opaque, Photo A

33.70ct Natural Multicolor Chrysocolla, Cushion, Opaque

Chrysocolla

33.70ct1 pc
$ 55.39
21.8 x 21.2 mm
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21.82ct Natural Multicolor Boulder Opal, Cushion, Opaque, Photo A
Boulder Opal Product Video (627639)

21.82ct Natural Multicolor Boulder Opal, Cushion, Opaque

Boulder Opal

21.82ct1 pc
$ 167.34
20.7 x 16.1 mm
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0.62ct Natural Rapberry Red Spinel, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.62ct Natural Rapberry Red Spinel, Oval, VVS-VS

Spinel

0.62ct1 pc
$ 51.46
5.4 x 4.9 mm
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2.60ctw Natural Deep Golden Orange Citrine, Trillion, VVS-VS, Photo A

2.60ctw Natural Deep Golden Orange Citrine, Trillion, VVS-VS

Citrine

2.60ct total4 pcs
$ 19.94
6 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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2.15ctw Natural Deep Purple Rhodolite Garnet, Oval, VS, Photo A

2.15ctw Natural Deep Purple Rhodolite Garnet, Oval, VS

Rhodolite Garnet

2.15ct total5 pcs
$ 34.98
5.5 x 3.5 mm
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12.52ct Natural Reddish Brown Smoky Quartz, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS, Photo A
Smoky Quartz Product Video (533018)

12.52ct Natural Reddish Brown Smoky Quartz, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS

Smoky Quartz

12.52ct1 pc
$ 20.58
14 x 14 mm (calibrated)
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1.78ct Natural Medium Violet Amethyst, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.78ct Natural Medium Violet Amethyst, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Amethyst

1.78ct1 pc
$ 11.70
10 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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5.72ctw Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS, Photo A

5.72ctw Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS

Topaz

5.72ct total2 pcs
$ 43.68
9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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3.45ctw Natural Medium Pinkish Violet Amethyst, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

3.45ctw Natural Medium Pinkish Violet Amethyst, Oval, VVS-VS

Amethyst

3.45ct total10 pcs
$ 13.74
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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32.82ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Pear Shape, Opaque, Photo A

32.82ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Pear Shape, Opaque

Jasper

32.82ct1 pc
$ 35.96
28.8 x 25 mm
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5.27ct Natural Black Star Diopside, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

5.27ct Natural Black Star Diopside, Oval, Opaque

Star Diopside

5.27ct1 pc
$ 21.87
11 x 9 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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