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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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2.67ctw Natural Lively Green Peridot, Square, VS, Photo A

2.67ctw Natural Lively Green Peridot, Square, VS

Peridot

2.67ct total4 pcs
$ 29.25
5 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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1.43ctw Natural Light Orange Moonstone, Trillion, Translucent, Photo A

1.43ctw Natural Light Orange Moonstone, Trillion, Translucent

Moonstone

1.43ct total2 pcs
$ 2.86
6 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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1.06ct Natural Medium Purple Spinel, Cushion, VVS, Photo A

1.06ct Natural Medium Purple Spinel, Cushion, VVS

Spinel

1.06ct1 pc
$ 105.58
6.8 x 6.1 mm
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3.50ct Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Marquise, VVS-VS, Photo A

3.50ct Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Marquise, VVS-VS

Topaz

3.50ct1 pc
$ 26.84
15.1 x 7.1 mm
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0.99ct Natural Very Light Pink Morganite, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.99ct Natural Very Light Pink Morganite, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Morganite

0.99ct1 pc
$ 59.66
8.8 x 5.4 mm
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1.55ct Natural Deep Orange Citrine, Oval, VVS, Photo A

1.55ct Natural Deep Orange Citrine, Oval, VVS

Citrine

1.55ct1 pc
$ 15.44
9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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0.83ct Natural Seaweed Green Tourmaline, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.83ct Natural Seaweed Green Tourmaline, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS

Tourmaline

0.83ct1 pc
$ 27.28
14.6 x 2.6 mm
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0.68ctw Natural Medium Golden Sapphire, Heart, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.68ctw Natural Medium Golden Sapphire, Heart, VVS-VS

Sapphire

0.68ct total2 pcs
$ 41.99
4.6 x 4.5 mm
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5.81ctw Natural Multicolor Labradorite, Baguette, Translucent, Photo A

5.81ctw Natural Multicolor Labradorite, Baguette, Translucent

Labradorite

5.81ct total2 pcs
$ 7.98
9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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0.97ct Natural Jam Red Ruby, Round, VS-SI, Photo A

0.97ct Natural Jam Red Ruby, Round, VS-SI

Ruby

0.97ct1 pc
$ 297.56
5.5 mm (calibrated)
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5.31ct Natural Multicolor Fire Agate, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

5.31ct Natural Multicolor Fire Agate, Fancy, Opaque

Fire Agate

5.31ct1 pc
$ 40.83
14.2 x 10 mm
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3.57ct Natural Light Coral Pink Morganite, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

3.57ct Natural Light Coral Pink Morganite, Oval, Translucent

Morganite

3.57ct1 pc
$ 39.11
11 x 9 mm (calibrated)
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1.14ct Natural Multicolor Opal, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

1.14ct Natural Multicolor Opal, Oval, Opaque

Opal

1.14ct1 pc
$ 34.06
9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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0.67ct Natural Bright Orange Fire Opal, Oval, Transparent, Photo A
Fire Opal Product Video (585387)

0.67ct Natural Bright Orange Fire Opal, Oval, Transparent

Fire Opal

0.67ct1 pc
$ 19.08
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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0.97ct Natural Warm Grey Sillimanite Cat's Eye, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

0.97ct Natural Warm Grey Sillimanite Cat's Eye, Oval, Translucent

Sillimanite Cat's Eye

0.97ct1 pc
$ 2.90
6.4 x 4.2 mm
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3.61ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

3.61ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Topaz

3.61ct total4 pcs
$ 19.73
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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1.17ct Natural Peach Orange Sunstone, Round, Translucent, Photo A

1.17ct Natural Peach Orange Sunstone, Round, Translucent

Sunstone

1.17ct1 pc
$ 6.08
6.5 mm (calibrated)
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2.60ct Natural Pale Reddish Orange Andesine Labradorite, Cushion, Translucent, Photo A

2.60ct Natural Pale Reddish Orange Andesine Labradorite, Cushion, Translucent

Andesine Labradorite

2.60ct1 pc
$ 32.37
10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
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5.09ct Natural Flamingo Pink Morganite, Pear Shape, Transparent, Photo A

5.09ct Natural Flamingo Pink Morganite, Pear Shape, Transparent

Morganite

5.09ct1 pc
$ 21.12
14 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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8.27ct Natural Multicolor Ruby-Zoisite, Baguette, Opaque, Photo A

8.27ct Natural Multicolor Ruby-Zoisite, Baguette, Opaque

Ruby-Zoisite

8.27ct1 pc
$ 22.65
11 x 9 mm (calibrated)
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1.78ct Natural Deep Reddish Pink Ruby, Oval, VS, Photo A

1.78ct Natural Deep Reddish Pink Ruby, Oval, VS

Ruby

1.78ct1 pc
$ 97.51
7.7 x 6 mm
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0.52ct Natural Reddish Orange Sapphire, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.52ct Natural Reddish Orange Sapphire, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Sapphire

0.52ct1 pc
$ 52.62
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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1.08ct Natural Bright Orange Sphalerite, Trillion, VS-SI, Photo A

1.08ct Natural Bright Orange Sphalerite, Trillion, VS-SI

Sphalerite

1.08ct1 pc
$ 64.54
6.4 x 6 mm
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2.35ctw Natural Bright Gold Citrine, Square, VS, Photo A

2.35ctw Natural Bright Gold Citrine, Square, VS

Citrine

2.35ct total2 pcs
$ 12.88
6 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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3.84ctw Natural Medium Brown Smoky Quartz, Round, VS, Photo A

3.84ctw Natural Medium Brown Smoky Quartz, Round, VS

Smoky Quartz

3.84ct total2 pcs
$ 8.42
8 mm (calibrated)
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7.08ct Natural Medium Violet Amethyst, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

7.08ct Natural Medium Violet Amethyst, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Amethyst

7.08ct1 pc
$ 54.30
16 x 12 mm (calibrated)
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12.72ct Natural Grey Green Jadeite, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

12.72ct Natural Grey Green Jadeite, Oval, Translucent

Jadeite

12.72ct1 pc
$ 27.87
19.1 x 14.6 mm
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8.11ctw Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Marquise, VVS, Photo A

8.11ctw Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Marquise, VVS

Topaz

8.11ct total2 pcs
$ 57.14
14 x 8 mm
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0.31ct Natural Medium Yellow Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

0.31ct Natural Medium Yellow Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye, Oval, Translucent

Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye

0.31ct1 pc
$ 9.26
4 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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1.45ctw Natural Bluish White Rainbow Moonstone, Heart, Transparent, Photo A

1.45ctw Natural Bluish White Rainbow Moonstone, Heart, Transparent

Rainbow Moonstone

1.45ct total2 pcs
$ 46.21
6 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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0.35ct Natural Wine Red Ruby, Round, SI, Photo A

0.35ct Natural Wine Red Ruby, Round, SI

Ruby

0.35ct1 pc
$ 115.43
3.8 mm
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0.84ct Natural Multicolor Opal, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

0.84ct Natural Multicolor Opal, Oval, Transparent

Opal

0.84ct1 pc
$ 20.92
9.1 x 6.6 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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