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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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0.95ct Natural Lively Yellowish Green Peridot, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.95ct Natural Lively Yellowish Green Peridot, Oval, VVS-VS

Peridot

0.95ct1 pc
$ 6.62
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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3.42ct Natural Yellowish Green Agate, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

3.42ct Natural Yellowish Green Agate, Oval, Translucent

Agate

3.42ct1 pc
$ 3.72
9.5 x 8.8 mm
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0.46ct Natural White Zircon, Oval, VVS, Photo A

0.46ct Natural White Zircon, Oval, VVS

Zircon

0.46ct1 pc
$ 22.45
5.1 x 3.2 mm
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1.61ct Natural Orange Pink Tourmaline, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS, Photo A

1.61ct Natural Orange Pink Tourmaline, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS

Tourmaline

1.61ct1 pc
$ 121.71
11.1 x 4.3 mm
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0.37ct Natural Intense Orange Sapphire, Heart, VS, Photo A

0.37ct Natural Intense Orange Sapphire, Heart, VS

Sapphire

0.37ct1 pc
$ 22.85
4.5 x 4.4 mm
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15.20ctw Natural Medium-Light Yellow Quartz, Flower Cut, Transparent, Photo A

15.20ctw Natural Medium-Light Yellow Quartz, Flower Cut, Transparent

Quartz

15.20ct total4 pcs
$ 58.28
10 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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9.73ct Natural Light Yellow Green Hiddenite, Pear Shape, VS, Photo A
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9.73ct Natural Light Yellow Green Hiddenite, Pear Shape, VS

Hiddenite

9.73ct1 pc
$ 241.50
16.5 x 10.6 mm
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26.62ct Natural Medium Violet Amethyst, Round, VVS-VS, Photo A

26.62ct Natural Medium Violet Amethyst, Round, VVS-VS

Amethyst

26.62ct1 pc
$ 185.60
20 mm (calibrated)
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11.60ct Natural Medium Green Maw-Sit-Sit, Round, Opaque, Photo A

11.60ct Natural Medium Green Maw-Sit-Sit, Round, Opaque

Maw-Sit-Sit

11.60ct1 pc
$ 25.41
13 mm (calibrated)
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1.72ct Natural Medium Green Sphene, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

1.72ct Natural Medium Green Sphene, Oval, Translucent

Sphene

1.72ct1 pc
$ 8.57
7.4 x 6.5 mm
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6.44ct Natural Multicolor Agate, Round, Opaque, Photo A

6.44ct Natural Multicolor Agate, Round, Opaque

Agate

6.44ct1 pc
$ 10.91
11 mm (calibrated)
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3.19ct Natural Multicolor Mystic Quartz, Round, VVS-VS, Photo A

3.19ct Natural Multicolor Mystic Quartz, Round, VVS-VS

Mystic Quartz

3.19ct1 pc
$ 19.07
10 mm (calibrated)
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33.09ct Natural Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

33.09ct Natural Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian, Oval, Opaque

Obsidian

33.09ct1 pc
$ 16.48
37 x 22 mm
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1.23ct Natural Pinkish Violet Amethyst, Square, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.23ct Natural Pinkish Violet Amethyst, Square, VVS-VS

Amethyst

1.23ct1 pc
$ 9.80
6.7 x 6.7 mm
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4.05ct Natural Reddish Orange Andesine Labradorite, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

4.05ct Natural Reddish Orange Andesine Labradorite, Oval, Translucent

Andesine Labradorite

4.05ct1 pc
$ 53.24
11 x 9 mm (calibrated)
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1.43ctw Natural Deep Orange Hessonite Garnet, Square, VS, Photo A

1.43ctw Natural Deep Orange Hessonite Garnet, Square, VS

Hessonite Garnet

1.43ct total5 pcs
$ 30.43
3.6 x 3.6 mm
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0.65ct Natural Reddish Orange Sapphire, Oval, VVS, Photo A

0.65ct Natural Reddish Orange Sapphire, Oval, VVS

Sapphire

0.65ct1 pc
$ 34.27
5.7 x 4 mm
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1.75ctw Natural Medium Gold Citrine, Square, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.75ctw Natural Medium Gold Citrine, Square, VVS-VS

Citrine

1.75ct total2 pcs
$ 13.43
6 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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1.83ct Natural Gold Tourmaline, Round, Transparent, Photo A

1.83ct Natural Gold Tourmaline, Round, Transparent

Tourmaline

1.83ct1 pc
$ 27.93
7 mm (calibrated)
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1.11ct Natural Deep Orange-Gold Citrine, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.11ct Natural Deep Orange-Gold Citrine, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS

Citrine

1.11ct1 pc
$ 8.85
7.8 x 5.7 mm
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5.15ctw Natural Lemon Yellow Quartz, Flower Cut, Transparent, Photo A

5.15ctw Natural Lemon Yellow Quartz, Flower Cut, Transparent

Quartz

5.15ct total2 pcs
$ 28.22
9 x 9 mm (calibrated)
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1.08ctw Natural Warm Green Demantoid Garnet, Oval, VS, Photo A

1.08ctw Natural Warm Green Demantoid Garnet, Oval, VS

Demantoid Garnet

1.08ct total4 pcs
$ 118.32
4.2 x 3.3 mm
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2.94ct Natural Warm Yellow Rutile Quartz, Pear Shape, Transparent, Photo A

2.94ct Natural Warm Yellow Rutile Quartz, Pear Shape, Transparent

Rutile Quartz

2.94ct1 pc
$ 7.92
10 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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0.56ct Natural Bright Orange Spessartite Garnet, Oval, VS-SI, Photo A

0.56ct Natural Bright Orange Spessartite Garnet, Oval, VS-SI

Spessartite Garnet

0.56ct1 pc
$ 19.52
5.2 x 4.3 mm
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4.67ctw Natural Reddish Purple Rhodolite Garnet, Trillion, VS, Photo A

4.67ctw Natural Reddish Purple Rhodolite Garnet, Trillion, VS

Rhodolite Garnet

4.67ct total10 pcs
$ 40.94
5 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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0.58ct Natural London Blue Topaz, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.58ct Natural London Blue Topaz, Oval, VVS-VS

Topaz

0.58ct1 pc
$ 4.62
6.1 x 4.2 mm
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22.07ct Natural Multicolor Ruby-Zoisite, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

22.07ct Natural Multicolor Ruby-Zoisite, Oval, Opaque

Ruby-Zoisite

22.07ct1 pc
$ 66.49
20 x 15 mm (calibrated)
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1.49ct Natural Multicolor Opal, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

1.49ct Natural Multicolor Opal, Oval, Translucent

Opal

1.49ct1 pc
$ 48.97
10.6 x 7.1 mm
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39.68ct Natural Earth Green Idocrase, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

39.68ct Natural Earth Green Idocrase, Oval, Opaque

Idocrase

39.68ct1 pc
$ 19.76
33.4 x 23.3 mm
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1.28ct Natural Medium-Light Orange-Gold Citrine, Trillion, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.28ct Natural Medium-Light Orange-Gold Citrine, Trillion, VVS-VS

Citrine

1.28ct1 pc
$ 7.92
8 x 8 mm (calibrated)
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6.78ct Natural Medium-Dark Purplish Violet Amethyst, Pear Shape, VS, Photo A

6.78ct Natural Medium-Dark Purplish Violet Amethyst, Pear Shape, VS

Amethyst

6.78ct1 pc
$ 52.00
16 x 12 mm (calibrated)
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0.13ct Natural Yellowish Green Emerald, Baguette, VS, Photo A

0.13ct Natural Yellowish Green Emerald, Baguette, VS

Emerald

0.13ct1 pc
$ 23.40
3.5 x 3.2 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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