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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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2.21ctw Natural Intense Violet Blue Tanzanite, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A
Tanzanite Product Video (420101)

2.21ctw Natural Intense Violet Blue Tanzanite, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Tanzanite

2.21ct total6 pcs
$ 106.63
6 x 3.8 mm
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1.35ct Natural Medium-Dark Orange Hessonite Garnet, Oval, VS, Photo A

1.35ct Natural Medium-Dark Orange Hessonite Garnet, Oval, VS

Hessonite Garnet

1.35ct1 pc
$ 22.19
7.5 x 6.1 mm
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1.43ct Natural Light Tortilla Brown Sillimanite Cat's Eye, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

1.43ct Natural Light Tortilla Brown Sillimanite Cat's Eye, Oval, Transparent

Sillimanite Cat's Eye

1.43ct1 pc
$ 4.27
7 x 4.4 mm
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15.18ct Natural Multicolor Ammolite, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A
Ammolite Product Video (451545)

15.18ct Natural Multicolor Ammolite, Fancy, Opaque

Ammolite

15.18ct1 pc
$ 166.32
25 x 18 mm (calibrated)
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1.08ct Natural Fire Orange Sphalerite, Square, SI, Photo A

1.08ct Natural Fire Orange Sphalerite, Square, SI

Sphalerite

1.08ct1 pc
$ 64.54
5 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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1.12ct Natural Light Pinkish Purple Spinel, Cushion, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.12ct Natural Light Pinkish Purple Spinel, Cushion, VVS-VS

Spinel

1.12ct1 pc
$ 74.53
5.6 x 5.5 mm
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1.91ct Natural Dark Golden Citrine, Square, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.91ct Natural Dark Golden Citrine, Square, VVS-VS

Citrine

1.91ct1 pc
$ 11.17
7.6 x 7.5 mm
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6.11ct Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Fancy, Transparent, Photo A

6.11ct Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Fancy, Transparent

Topaz

6.11ct1 pc
$ 33.47
16.8 x 8.7 mm
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1.76ct Natural Orange Pink Tourmaline, Oval, VS, Photo A
Tourmaline Product Video (524915)

1.76ct Natural Orange Pink Tourmaline, Oval, VS

Tourmaline

1.76ct1 pc
$ 224.96
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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10.08ct Natural Medium-Light Yellow Quartz, Round, VVS, Photo A

10.08ct Natural Medium-Light Yellow Quartz, Round, VVS

Quartz

10.08ct1 pc
$ 40.64
15 mm (calibrated)
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5.90ct Natural Light Purple Kunzite, Oval, VVS, Photo A

5.90ct Natural Light Purple Kunzite, Oval, VVS

Kunzite

5.90ct1 pc
$ 146.91
11 x 9.4 mm
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8.36ct Natural Rose Pink Rose Quartz, Octagon / Emerald Cut, Transparent, Photo A

8.36ct Natural Rose Pink Rose Quartz, Octagon / Emerald Cut, Transparent

Rose Quartz

8.36ct1 pc
$ 45.80
12 x 12 mm (calibrated)
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2.87ctw Natural White Zircon, Oval, VS-SI, Photo A

2.87ctw Natural White Zircon, Oval, VS-SI

Zircon

2.87ct total2 pcs
$ 27.85
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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36.09ct Natural Golden Brown Tiger's Eye Matrix, Baguette, Opaque, Photo A

36.09ct Natural Golden Brown Tiger's Eye Matrix, Baguette, Opaque

Tiger's Eye Matrix

36.09ct1 pc
$ 20.48
33.4 x 14.7 mm
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0.84ctw Natural Bluish White Rainbow Moonstone, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

0.84ctw Natural Bluish White Rainbow Moonstone, Oval, Transparent

Rainbow Moonstone

0.84ct total2 pcs
$ 27.62
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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1.20ctw Natural Rust Orange Zircon, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.20ctw Natural Rust Orange Zircon, Oval, VVS-VS

Zircon

1.20ct total2 pcs
$ 29.88
5 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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1.58ct Natural Medium Yellow Beryl, Oval, VVS, Photo A

1.58ct Natural Medium Yellow Beryl, Oval, VVS

Beryl

1.58ct1 pc
$ 37.77
9 x 6.6 mm
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5.86ct Natural Golden Orange Citrine, Briolette, VVS, Photo A

5.86ct Natural Golden Orange Citrine, Briolette, VVS

Citrine

5.86ct1 pc
$ 32.80
15.5 x 8.1 mm
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0.66ct Natural Multicolor Sapphire, Cushion, VS, Photo A

0.66ct Natural Multicolor Sapphire, Cushion, VS

Sapphire

0.66ct1 pc
$ 52.59
4.6 x 4.6 mm
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1.29ct Natural Purplish Cherry Red Tourmaline, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

1.29ct Natural Purplish Cherry Red Tourmaline, Oval, Transparent

Tourmaline

1.29ct1 pc
$ 22.11
7.6 x 6 mm
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7.38ct Natural Multicolor Labradorite, Pear Shape, Translucent, Photo A

7.38ct Natural Multicolor Labradorite, Pear Shape, Translucent

Labradorite

7.38ct1 pc
$ 16.32
16 x 12 mm (calibrated)
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17.79ct Natural Multicolor Coral, Cushion, Opaque, Photo A
Coral Product Video (564688)

17.79ct Natural Multicolor Coral, Cushion, Opaque

Coral

17.79ct1 pc
$ 33.72
22.9 x 14.9 mm
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62.71ctw Natural Multicolor Labradorite, Round, Translucent, Photo A

62.71ctw Natural Multicolor Labradorite, Round, Translucent

Labradorite

62.71ct total2 pcs
$ 81.76
25.5 mm
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1.38ct Natural Medium-Dark Purple Sapphire, Cushion, VS, Photo A
Sapphire Product Video (448535)

1.38ct Natural Medium-Dark Purple Sapphire, Cushion, VS

Sapphire

1.38ct1 pc
$ 728.76
7.1 x 5.3 mm
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1.42ct Natural Light Golden Citrine, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

1.42ct Natural Light Golden Citrine, Oval, Transparent

Citrine

1.42ct1 pc
$ 10.89
10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
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0.34ct Natural Hot Pink Sapphire, Oval, VS, Photo A

0.34ct Natural Hot Pink Sapphire, Oval, VS

Sapphire

0.34ct1 pc
$ 32.06
5.7 x 3.9 mm
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6.41ct Natural Multicolor Agate, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

6.41ct Natural Multicolor Agate, Oval, Opaque

Agate

6.41ct1 pc
$ 6.07
11.6 x 10.5 mm
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3.33ct Natural Yellowish Green Agate, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

3.33ct Natural Yellowish Green Agate, Oval, Translucent

Agate

3.33ct1 pc
$ 3.62
10.1 x 8.7 mm
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1.03ct Natural Reddish Orange Hessonite Garnet, Oval, VS, Photo A

1.03ct Natural Reddish Orange Hessonite Garnet, Oval, VS

Hessonite Garnet

1.03ct1 pc
$ 20.52
6.8 x 5.5 mm
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0.40ct Natural Deep Green Sapphire, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS, Photo A

0.40ct Natural Deep Green Sapphire, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS

Sapphire

0.40ct1 pc
$ 37.85
5.1 x 3.2 mm
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4.63ct Natural Deep Violet Amethyst, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

4.63ct Natural Deep Violet Amethyst, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Amethyst

4.63ct1 pc
$ 32.00
15 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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2.56ct Natural Deep Orange-Gold Citrine, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS, Photo A

2.56ct Natural Deep Orange-Gold Citrine, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS

Citrine

2.56ct1 pc
$ 19.63
8 x 8 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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