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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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7.37ct Natural Multicolor Rainbow Pyrite, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

7.37ct Natural Multicolor Rainbow Pyrite, Fancy, Opaque

Rainbow Pyrite

7.37ct1 pc
$ 22.02
14.2 x 11.5 mm
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70.80ct Natural Deep Maya Blue Aquamarine, Pear Shape, Translucent, Photo A
Aquamarine Product Video (690230)

70.80ct Natural Deep Maya Blue Aquamarine, Pear Shape, Translucent

Aquamarine

70.80ct1 pc
$ 353.14
32.7 x 26.5 mm
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0.62ct Natural Light Pink Tourmaline, Round, Transparent, Photo A

0.62ct Natural Light Pink Tourmaline, Round, Transparent

Tourmaline

0.62ct1 pc
$ 20.58
5 mm (calibrated)
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0.77ct Natural Medium Green Peridot, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.77ct Natural Medium Green Peridot, Oval, VVS-VS

Peridot

0.77ct1 pc
$ 10.74
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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2.05ctw Natural Light Yellow Beryl, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

2.05ctw Natural Light Yellow Beryl, Oval, VVS-VS

Beryl

2.05ct total2 pcs
$ 40.84
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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1.27ct Natural Multicolor Sapphire, Cushion, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.27ct Natural Multicolor Sapphire, Cushion, VVS-VS

Sapphire

1.27ct1 pc
$ 101.19
6.1 x 5 mm
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0.63ctw Natural Navy Blue Kyanite, Round, VS, Photo A

0.63ctw Natural Navy Blue Kyanite, Round, VS

Kyanite

0.63ct total2 pcs
$ 13.07
3.7 mm
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0.83ct Natural Pale Green Sapphire, Round, VS, Photo A

0.83ct Natural Pale Green Sapphire, Round, VS

Sapphire

0.83ct1 pc
$ 49.60
5.5 mm (calibrated)
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4.59ct Natural Medium Dark Blue Sapphire, Pear Shape, VS, Photo A
Sapphire Product Video (714734)

4.59ct Natural Medium Dark Blue Sapphire, Pear Shape, VS

Sapphire

4.59ct1 pc
$ 4,571.64
12 x 8 mm (calibrated)
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2.41ctw Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Marquise, VVS-VS, Photo A

2.41ctw Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Marquise, VVS-VS

Topaz

2.41ct total2 pcs
$ 18.48
9.8 x 5 mm
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5.55ctw Natural Deep Navy Blue Star Sapphire, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

5.55ctw Natural Deep Navy Blue Star Sapphire, Oval, Opaque

Star Sapphire

5.55ct total4 pcs
$ 121.61
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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3.12ct Natural Pale Yellow Quartz, Flower Cut, Transparent, Photo A

3.12ct Natural Pale Yellow Quartz, Flower Cut, Transparent

Quartz

3.12ct1 pc
$ 10.26
11 x 11 mm (calibrated)
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4.02ct Natural Multicolor Opal Triplet, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

4.02ct Natural Multicolor Opal Triplet, Fancy, Opaque

Opal Triplet

4.02ct1 pc
$ 100.10
16.5 x 9.5 mm
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1.48ct Natural Intense Pinkish Purple Sapphire, Pear Shape, VS, Photo A
Sapphire Product Video (447866)

1.48ct Natural Intense Pinkish Purple Sapphire, Pear Shape, VS

Sapphire

1.48ct1 pc
$ 780.48
8.5 x 6.3 mm
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4.36ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Marquise, VVS-VS, Photo A

4.36ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Marquise, VVS-VS

Topaz

4.36ct total2 pcs
$ 23.89
12 x 6.1 mm
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10.83ct Natural Multicolor Pietersite, Cushion, Opaque, Photo A

10.83ct Natural Multicolor Pietersite, Cushion, Opaque

Pietersite

10.83ct1 pc
$ 35.96
23.9 x 10.3 mm
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1.67ct Natural Medium-Dark Green Tourmaline, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.67ct Natural Medium-Dark Green Tourmaline, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS

Tourmaline

1.67ct1 pc
$ 54.89
22.1 x 3.1 mm
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25.44ct Natural Light White Scolecite, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

25.44ct Natural Light White Scolecite, Oval, Opaque

Scolecite

25.44ct1 pc
$ 30.38
29.6 x 20.9 mm
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2.80ctw Natural White Zircon, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

2.80ctw Natural White Zircon, Oval, VVS-VS

Zircon

2.80ct total2 pcs
$ 18.41
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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1.23ctw Natural Yellowish Orange Sapphire, Round, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.23ctw Natural Yellowish Orange Sapphire, Round, VVS-VS

Sapphire

1.23ct total2 pcs
$ 80.93
5 mm (calibrated)
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1.81ctw Natural Intense Violet Blue Tanzanite, Pear Shape, VS, Photo A

1.81ctw Natural Intense Violet Blue Tanzanite, Pear Shape, VS

Tanzanite

1.81ct total6 pcs
$ 87.25
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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0.62ct Natural London Blue Topaz, Oval, VVS, Photo A

0.62ct Natural London Blue Topaz, Oval, VVS

Topaz

0.62ct1 pc
$ 4.94
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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7.21ctw Natural White Zircon, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

7.21ctw Natural White Zircon, Oval, VVS-VS

Zircon

7.21ct total10 pcs
$ 47.40
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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1.32ctw Natural Multicolor Mystic Quartz, Trillion, VVS, Photo A

1.32ctw Natural Multicolor Mystic Quartz, Trillion, VVS

Mystic Quartz

1.32ct total2 pcs
$ 9.20
6 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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2.42ctw Natural Golden Sapphire, Pear Shape, VS, Photo A

2.42ctw Natural Golden Sapphire, Pear Shape, VS

Sapphire

2.42ct total4 pcs
$ 92.79
6.1 x 5.1 mm
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10.95ct Natural Dark Red Star Garnet, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

10.95ct Natural Dark Red Star Garnet, Oval, Opaque

Star Garnet

10.95ct1 pc
$ 11.35
13.8 x 11.4 mm
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0.44ct Natural Pastel Blue Sapphire, Heart, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.44ct Natural Pastel Blue Sapphire, Heart, VVS-VS

Sapphire

0.44ct1 pc
$ 30.68
4.6 x 4.6 mm
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0.19ctw Natural I Diamond, Round, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.19ctw Natural I Diamond, Round, VVS-VS

Diamond

0.19ct total2 pcs
$ 345.21
2.9 mm (calibrated)
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4.33ct Natural Warm Orange Sphalerite, Oval, SI-I1, Photo A
Sphalerite Product Video (690769)

4.33ct Natural Warm Orange Sphalerite, Oval, SI-I1

Sphalerite

4.33ct1 pc
$ 215.63
11 x 9 mm (calibrated)
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0.34ct Natural Tuscany Yellow Sapphire, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.34ct Natural Tuscany Yellow Sapphire, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS

Sapphire

0.34ct1 pc
$ 28.22
5 x 3 mm (calibrated)
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0.84ct Natural Lively Green Peridot, Oval, VS, Photo A

0.84ct Natural Lively Green Peridot, Oval, VS

Peridot

0.84ct1 pc
$ 5.86
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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0.82ct Natural Apricot Orange Sapphire, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A
Sapphire Product Video (522587)

0.82ct Natural Apricot Orange Sapphire, Oval, VVS-VS

Sapphire

0.82ct1 pc
$ 78.44
6.7 x 4.8 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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