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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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8.80ct Natural White Quartz Cat's Eye, Round, Transparent, Photo A

8.80ct Natural White Quartz Cat's Eye, Round, Transparent

Quartz Cat's Eye

8.80ct1 pc
$ 46.46
13 mm (calibrated)
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1.10ct Natural Warm Forest Green Sphene, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

1.10ct Natural Warm Forest Green Sphene, Oval, Transparent

Sphene

1.10ct1 pc
$ 6.60
7.6 x 5.5 mm
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9.43ct Natural Medium Green Prehnite, Fancy, Translucent, Photo A

9.43ct Natural Medium Green Prehnite, Fancy, Translucent

Prehnite

9.43ct1 pc
$ 18.66
19.3 x 11 mm
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0.42ct Natural Salmon Pink Morganite, Oval, VS, Photo A

0.42ct Natural Salmon Pink Morganite, Oval, VS

Morganite

0.42ct1 pc
$ 22.68
5.7 x 4.5 mm
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1.33ct Natural Bluish White Rainbow Moonstone, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

1.33ct Natural Bluish White Rainbow Moonstone, Oval, Transparent

Rainbow Moonstone

1.33ct1 pc
$ 27.28
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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11.74ct Natural Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian, Pear Shape, Opaque, Photo A

11.74ct Natural Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian, Pear Shape, Opaque

Obsidian

11.74ct1 pc
$ 10.57
23.8 x 17.8 mm
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0.73ct Natural Medium-Dark Orange Hessonite Garnet, Pear Shape, VS-SI, Photo A

0.73ct Natural Medium-Dark Orange Hessonite Garnet, Pear Shape, VS-SI

Hessonite Garnet

0.73ct1 pc
$ 19.27
6.7 x 4.8 mm
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16.94ct Natural Medium-Light Purple Star Ruby, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

16.94ct Natural Medium-Light Purple Star Ruby, Oval, Opaque

Star Ruby

16.94ct1 pc
$ 268.33
16.1 x 13.6 mm
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1.60ct Natural White Zircon, Round, VVS, Photo A

1.60ct Natural White Zircon, Round, VVS

Zircon

1.60ct1 pc
$ 45.72
7 mm (calibrated)
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32.97ctw Natural Multicolor Moss Agate, Fancy, Transparent, Photo A

32.97ctw Natural Multicolor Moss Agate, Fancy, Transparent

Moss Agate

32.97ct total2 pcs
$ 39.56
30.4 x 15.1 mm
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2.36ct Natural Medium-Dark Orange Hessonite Garnet, Cushion, VS-SI, Photo A

2.36ct Natural Medium-Dark Orange Hessonite Garnet, Cushion, VS-SI

Hessonite Garnet

2.36ct1 pc
$ 47.82
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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0.71ct Natural Light Violet Sapphire, Oval, VS, Photo A

0.71ct Natural Light Violet Sapphire, Oval, VS

Sapphire

0.71ct1 pc
$ 93.72
5.9 x 4.7 mm
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2.47ct Natural Amber Orange Hessonite Garnet, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS-SI, Photo A
Hessonite Garnet Product Video (547624)

2.47ct Natural Amber Orange Hessonite Garnet, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS-SI

Hessonite Garnet

2.47ct1 pc
$ 50.04
7 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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7.34ct Natural Medium Yellow Apatite, Oval, VS, Photo A
Apatite Product Video (385927)

7.34ct Natural Medium Yellow Apatite, Oval, VS

Apatite

7.34ct1 pc
$ 467.00
14.7 x 11.6 mm
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0.47ct Natural Deep Orange-Gold Sapphire, Pear Shape, VVS, Photo A

0.47ct Natural Deep Orange-Gold Sapphire, Pear Shape, VVS

Sapphire

0.47ct1 pc
$ 30.02
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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26.92ctw Natural Multicolor Fossil Coral, Cushion, Translucent, Photo A

26.92ctw Natural Multicolor Fossil Coral, Cushion, Translucent

Fossil Coral

26.92ct total2 pcs
$ 38.12
18.7 x 12.4 mm
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13.15ct Natural Multicolor Agate, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

13.15ct Natural Multicolor Agate, Oval, Opaque

Agate

13.15ct1 pc
$ 14.99
14.9 x 14 mm
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2.29ct Natural Deep Blood Red Almandine Garnet, Oval, VS, Photo A

2.29ct Natural Deep Blood Red Almandine Garnet, Oval, VS

Almandine Garnet

2.29ct1 pc
$ 103.05
9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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3.87ct Natural Dark Brown Cat's Eye Scapolite, Round, Translucent, Photo A

3.87ct Natural Dark Brown Cat's Eye Scapolite, Round, Translucent

Cat's Eye Scapolite

3.87ct1 pc
$ 25.55
10 mm (calibrated)
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6.24ct Natural Medium-Dark Purple Star Ruby, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

6.24ct Natural Medium-Dark Purple Star Ruby, Oval, Opaque

Star Ruby

6.24ct1 pc
$ 98.84
10.8 x 9.6 mm
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10.90ct Natural Light Green Druzy Variscite, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

10.90ct Natural Light Green Druzy Variscite, Fancy, Opaque

Druzy Variscite

10.90ct1 pc
$ 13.48
20.9 x 20.9 mm
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0.14ct Natural Deep Red Ruby, Round, VS, Photo A

0.14ct Natural Deep Red Ruby, Round, VS

Ruby

0.14ct1 pc
$ 55.63
3.5 mm (calibrated)
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7.34ctw Natural White Zircon, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

7.34ctw Natural White Zircon, Oval, VVS-VS

Zircon

7.34ct total10 pcs
$ 53.87
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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3.50ct Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Marquise, VS, Photo A

3.50ct Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Marquise, VS

Topaz

3.50ct1 pc
$ 32.34
14.8 x 7 mm
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2.70ctw Natural Medium Red Pyrope Garnet, Square, VS, Photo A

2.70ctw Natural Medium Red Pyrope Garnet, Square, VS

Pyrope Garnet

2.70ct total3 pcs
$ 24.95
5 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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7.95ct Natural Multicolor Ruby in Fuchsite, Marquise, Translucent, Photo A
Ruby in Fuchsite Product Video (384796)

7.95ct Natural Multicolor Ruby in Fuchsite, Marquise, Translucent

Ruby in Fuchsite

7.95ct1 pc
$ 71.68
21.5 x 12.4 mm
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1.89ct Natural Deep Orange Hessonite Garnet, Oval, VS-SI, Photo A

1.89ct Natural Deep Orange Hessonite Garnet, Oval, VS-SI

Hessonite Garnet

1.89ct1 pc
$ 49.90
8.1 x 6.8 mm
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1.05ct Natural Dark Blue Kyanite, Oval, SI, Photo A

1.05ct Natural Dark Blue Kyanite, Oval, SI

Kyanite

1.05ct1 pc
$ 31.50
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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33.61ct Natural Medium Green Amazonite, Pear Shape, Opaque, Photo A

33.61ct Natural Medium Green Amazonite, Pear Shape, Opaque

Amazonite

33.61ct1 pc
$ 32.27
29.8 x 25.8 mm
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3.74ct Natural Dark Orange Citrine, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

3.74ct Natural Dark Orange Citrine, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Citrine

3.74ct1 pc
$ 34.56
13 x 9 mm (calibrated)
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2.78ct Natural Medium-Light Orange Sunstone, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

2.78ct Natural Medium-Light Orange Sunstone, Oval, Translucent

Sunstone

2.78ct1 pc
$ 25.69
10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
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3.20ctw Natural Warm White Zircon, Oval, VS, Photo A

3.20ctw Natural Warm White Zircon, Oval, VS

Zircon

3.20ct total2 pcs
$ 23.02
7 x 5 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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