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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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0.72ct Natural Deep Gold Citrine, Heart, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.72ct Natural Deep Gold Citrine, Heart, VVS-VS

Citrine

0.72ct1 pc
$ 5.74
6 x 6 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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1.28ct Natural Medium Orange Hessonite Garnet, Cushion, VS, Photo A

1.28ct Natural Medium Orange Hessonite Garnet, Cushion, VS

Hessonite Garnet

1.28ct1 pc
$ 25.50
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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2.41ct Natural Medium Red Andesine Labradorite, Cushion, Transparent, Photo A

2.41ct Natural Medium Red Andesine Labradorite, Cushion, Transparent

Andesine Labradorite

2.41ct1 pc
$ 30.00
8.6 x 8.2 mm
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1.38ct Natural Hot Pink Tourmaline, Round, Transparent, Photo A

1.38ct Natural Hot Pink Tourmaline, Round, Transparent

Tourmaline

1.38ct1 pc
$ 22.87
6.5 mm (calibrated)
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3.49ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

3.49ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Topaz

3.49ct total4 pcs
$ 26.76
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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1.82ct Natural Multicolor Sapphire, Oval, VVS, Photo A

1.82ct Natural Multicolor Sapphire, Oval, VVS

Sapphire

1.82ct1 pc
$ 217.53
9.4 x 5.6 mm
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1.59ct Natural True Blue Kyanite, Oval, SI, Photo A

1.59ct Natural True Blue Kyanite, Oval, SI

Kyanite

1.59ct1 pc
$ 31.67
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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3.49ct Natural Sangria Purple Ruby, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

3.49ct Natural Sangria Purple Ruby, Fancy, Opaque

Ruby

3.49ct1 pc
$ 69.52
17.4 x 10.3 mm
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0.55ct Natural Intense Pink Sapphire, Fancy, VVS, Photo A

0.55ct Natural Intense Pink Sapphire, Fancy, VVS

Sapphire

0.55ct1 pc
$ 50.31
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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0.53ct Natural Medium Purple Sapphire, Oval, VS, Photo A

0.53ct Natural Medium Purple Sapphire, Oval, VS

Sapphire

0.53ct1 pc
$ 69.68
5.5 x 4.4 mm
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1.72ct Natural Light Gold Beryl, Trillion, VVS, Photo A

1.72ct Natural Light Gold Beryl, Trillion, VVS

Beryl

1.72ct1 pc
$ 37.69
9 x 9 mm (calibrated)
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1.02ct Natural Very Light Grey Sillimanite Cat's Eye, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

1.02ct Natural Very Light Grey Sillimanite Cat's Eye, Oval, Transparent

Sillimanite Cat's Eye

1.02ct1 pc
$ 3.35
7.4 x 5.1 mm
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15.49ct Natural Wine Red Ruby, Oval, Translucent, Photo A
Ruby Product Video (609927)

15.49ct Natural Wine Red Ruby, Oval, Translucent

Ruby

15.49ct1 pc
$ 424.28
17.5 x 14.7 mm
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1.05ct Natural Light Blue-Green Aquamarine, Oval, VVS, Photo A

1.05ct Natural Light Blue-Green Aquamarine, Oval, VVS

Aquamarine

1.05ct1 pc
$ 126.00
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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3.26ctw Natural Multicolor Sapphire, Square, VS, Photo A
Sapphire Product Video (651875)

3.26ctw Natural Multicolor Sapphire, Square, VS

Sapphire

3.26ct total15 pcs
$ 267.36
3 x 3 mm (calibrated)
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0.47ct Natural Reddish Orange Sapphire, Cushion, VS, Photo A

0.47ct Natural Reddish Orange Sapphire, Cushion, VS

Sapphire

0.47ct1 pc
$ 25.54
4.4 x 4.4 mm
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1.83ctw Natural Intense Blue Tanzanite, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.83ctw Natural Intense Blue Tanzanite, Oval, VVS-VS

Tanzanite

1.83ct total4 pcs
$ 140.34
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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35.91ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Pear Shape, Opaque, Photo A

35.91ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Pear Shape, Opaque

Jasper

35.91ct1 pc
$ 25.18
28.9 x 23.8 mm
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2.00ct Natural Orangeish Brown Hessonite Garnet, Oval, VS-SI, Photo A

2.00ct Natural Orangeish Brown Hessonite Garnet, Oval, VS-SI

Hessonite Garnet

2.00ct1 pc
$ 29.93
8.4 x 6.9 mm
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1.95ct Natural Golden Citrine, Trillion, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.95ct Natural Golden Citrine, Trillion, VVS-VS

Citrine

1.95ct1 pc
$ 14.96
9 x 9 mm (calibrated)
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4.72ctw Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Round, VVS-VS, Photo A

4.72ctw Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Round, VVS-VS

Topaz

4.72ct total2 pcs
$ 33.10
8.5 mm (calibrated)
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46.72ct Natural Multicolor Tiger's Eye Matrix, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

46.72ct Natural Multicolor Tiger's Eye Matrix, Fancy, Opaque

Tiger's Eye Matrix

46.72ct1 pc
$ 26.53
34.6 x 24 mm
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5.82ct Natural Golden Orange Citrine, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

5.82ct Natural Golden Orange Citrine, Oval, VVS-VS

Citrine

5.82ct1 pc
$ 34.94
14 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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58.62ct Natural Multicolor Tiger's Eye Matrix, Pear Shape, Opaque, Photo A

58.62ct Natural Multicolor Tiger's Eye Matrix, Pear Shape, Opaque

Tiger's Eye Matrix

58.62ct1 pc
$ 26.28
38.6 x 30.6 mm
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27.44ct Natural Greenish Blue Turquoise, Oval, Opaque, Photo A
Turquoise Product Video (708768)

27.44ct Natural Greenish Blue Turquoise, Oval, Opaque

Turquoise

27.44ct1 pc
$ 81.99
22.3 x 15.2 mm
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1.46ctw Natural Blue Apatite, Oval, VS, Photo A

1.46ctw Natural Blue Apatite, Oval, VS

Apatite

1.46ct total4 pcs
$ 32.07
5 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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6.94ct Natural Dijon Yellow Rutile Quartz, Pear Shape, Translucent, Photo A

6.94ct Natural Dijon Yellow Rutile Quartz, Pear Shape, Translucent

Rutile Quartz

6.94ct1 pc
$ 18.86
15 x 10.9 mm
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0.80ct Natural Clear Sillimanite Cat's Eye, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

0.80ct Natural Clear Sillimanite Cat's Eye, Oval, Transparent

Sillimanite Cat's Eye

0.80ct1 pc
$ 3.07
6.9 x 4.5 mm
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1.14ctw Natural Navy Blue Sapphire, Round, VS, Photo A

1.14ctw Natural Navy Blue Sapphire, Round, VS

Sapphire

1.14ct total2 pcs
$ 499.59
5 mm (calibrated)
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30.33ctw Natural Multicolor Jasper, Trillion, Opaque, Photo A

30.33ctw Natural Multicolor Jasper, Trillion, Opaque

Jasper

30.33ct total2 pcs
$ 42.53
24.6 x 22.6 mm
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0.55ct Natural Light Pink Morganite, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.55ct Natural Light Pink Morganite, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Morganite

0.55ct1 pc
$ 48.21
7.3 x 4.5 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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