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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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0.77ct Natural Very Light Yellow Color-Change Diaspore, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS, Photo A

0.77ct Natural Very Light Yellow Color-Change Diaspore, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS

Color-Change Diaspore

0.77ct1 pc
$ 23.62
5.3 x 4.9 mm
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0.92ct Natural Medium Pink Morganite, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.92ct Natural Medium Pink Morganite, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Morganite

0.92ct1 pc
$ 38.18
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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0.95ct Natural Light Yellow Color-Change Diaspore, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS, Photo A

0.95ct Natural Light Yellow Color-Change Diaspore, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS

Color-Change Diaspore

0.95ct1 pc
$ 29.14
5.7 x 4.6 mm
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1.28ct Natural Warm Earthy Green Tourmaline, Oval, VVS, Photo A

1.28ct Natural Warm Earthy Green Tourmaline, Oval, VVS

Tourmaline

1.28ct1 pc
$ 70.12
6.8 x 5.9 mm
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24.15ct Natural Warm Yellow Rutile Quartz, Pear Shape, Transparent, Photo A
Rutile Quartz Product Video (403669)

24.15ct Natural Warm Yellow Rutile Quartz, Pear Shape, Transparent

Rutile Quartz

24.15ct1 pc
$ 139.97
23.9 x 18.6 mm
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3.49ct Natural Cantaloupe Orange Sunstone, Round, Transparent, Photo A

3.49ct Natural Cantaloupe Orange Sunstone, Round, Transparent

Sunstone

3.49ct1 pc
$ 20.35
10 mm (calibrated)
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0.48ct Natural Yellowish Green Peridot, Marquise, VS, Photo A

0.48ct Natural Yellowish Green Peridot, Marquise, VS

Peridot

0.48ct1 pc
$ 7.17
8 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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3.76ctw Natural Yellowish Green Prehnite, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

3.76ctw Natural Yellowish Green Prehnite, Oval, Transparent

Prehnite

3.76ct total2 pcs
$ 20.60
9 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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34.74ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Cushion, Opaque, Photo A

34.74ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Cushion, Opaque

Jasper

34.74ct1 pc
$ 21.31
31.1 x 20.1 mm
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1.63ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VS, Photo A

1.63ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VS

Topaz

1.63ct total2 pcs
$ 10.31
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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2.18ct Natural Golden Orange Citrine, Flower Cut, Translucent, Photo A

2.18ct Natural Golden Orange Citrine, Flower Cut, Translucent

Citrine

2.18ct1 pc
$ 16.72
8.8 x 8.3 mm
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0.53ct Natural Light Gold Citrine, Cushion, VS, Photo A

0.53ct Natural Light Gold Citrine, Cushion, VS

Citrine

0.53ct1 pc
$ 3.69
5 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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2.69ct Natural Medium Dark-Orange Hessonite Garnet, Oval, VS, Photo A

2.69ct Natural Medium Dark-Orange Hessonite Garnet, Oval, VS

Hessonite Garnet

2.69ct1 pc
$ 53.58
9.4 x 7.7 mm
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9.58ct Natural Medium Yellow Quartz, Cushion, VVS-VS, Photo A

9.58ct Natural Medium Yellow Quartz, Cushion, VVS-VS

Quartz

9.58ct1 pc
$ 36.94
14 x 14 mm (calibrated)
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0.07ct Natural D Diamond, Marquise, VVS, Photo A
Diamond Product Video (740677)

0.07ct Natural D Diamond, Marquise, VVS

Diamond

0.07ct1 pc
$ 243.29
4.1 x 2.1 mm
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0.49ct Natural Golden Sapphire, Heart, VS, Photo A

0.49ct Natural Golden Sapphire, Heart, VS

Sapphire

0.49ct1 pc
$ 30.26
5 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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7.06ct Natural Light Blue Green Hemimorphite Druzy, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

7.06ct Natural Light Blue Green Hemimorphite Druzy, Fancy, Opaque

Hemimorphite Druzy

7.06ct1 pc
$ 116.03
17.1 x 10.4 mm
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3.71ctw Natural White Zircon, Round, VVS-VS, Photo A

3.71ctw Natural White Zircon, Round, VVS-VS

Zircon

3.71ct total2 pcs
$ 101.63
7 mm (calibrated)
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6.46ct Natural Multicolor Fire Agate, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

6.46ct Natural Multicolor Fire Agate, Fancy, Opaque

Fire Agate

6.46ct1 pc
$ 54.71
16 x 9.6 mm
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25.57ctw Natural Multicolor Fossil Coral, Trillion, Opaque, Photo A

25.57ctw Natural Multicolor Fossil Coral, Trillion, Opaque

Fossil Coral

25.57ct total2 pcs
$ 28.02
20.7 x 15.9 mm
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11.60ct Natural Multicolor Ammolite, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A
Ammolite Product Video (295280)

11.60ct Natural Multicolor Ammolite, Fancy, Opaque

Ammolite

11.60ct1 pc
$ 127.09
21.7 x 12.2 mm
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40.11ct Natural Medium Brown Tiger's Eye Matrix, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

40.11ct Natural Medium Brown Tiger's Eye Matrix, Fancy, Opaque

Tiger's Eye Matrix

40.11ct1 pc
$ 22.77
23.5 x 19.7 mm
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0.59ct Natural Bluish White Rainbow Moonstone, Baguette, Transparent, Photo A

0.59ct Natural Bluish White Rainbow Moonstone, Baguette, Transparent

Rainbow Moonstone

0.59ct1 pc
$ 20.57
6.2 x 4.2 mm
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0.53ct Natural Very Light Purple Spinel, Round, VS, Photo A

0.53ct Natural Very Light Purple Spinel, Round, VS

Spinel

0.53ct1 pc
$ 27.80
4.8 mm
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0.65ct Natural London Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VS, Photo A

0.65ct Natural London Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VS

Topaz

0.65ct1 pc
$ 5.18
6.7 x 4.5 mm
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0.59ct Natural Orange-Gold Sapphire, Cushion, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.59ct Natural Orange-Gold Sapphire, Cushion, VVS-VS

Sapphire

0.59ct1 pc
$ 32.05
4.6 x 4.5 mm
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0.73ct Natural Medium-Dark Green Sphene, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.73ct Natural Medium-Dark Green Sphene, Oval, VVS-VS

Sphene

0.73ct1 pc
$ 43.99
6.1 x 4.6 mm
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15.09ct Natural Yellowish Brown Tiger's Eye, Baguette, Opaque, Photo A

15.09ct Natural Yellowish Brown Tiger's Eye, Baguette, Opaque

Tiger's Eye

15.09ct1 pc
$ 15.03
18 x 13 mm (calibrated)
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6.92ct Natural Multicolor Fire Agate, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

6.92ct Natural Multicolor Fire Agate, Fancy, Opaque

Fire Agate

6.92ct1 pc
$ 52.01
15 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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2.05ct Natural Intense Orange Moonstone, Cushion, Translucent, Photo A

2.05ct Natural Intense Orange Moonstone, Cushion, Translucent

Moonstone

2.05ct1 pc
$ 4.08
9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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16.91ct Natural Light Pink Rose Quartz, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

16.91ct Natural Light Pink Rose Quartz, Oval, Transparent

Rose Quartz

16.91ct1 pc
$ 58.91
21.3 x 16.1 mm
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4.26ct Natural Black Onyx, Heart, Opaque, Photo A

4.26ct Natural Black Onyx, Heart, Opaque

Onyx

4.26ct1 pc
$ 4.24
10.4 x 10.3 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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