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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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1.18ctw Natural Lively Green Tsavorite Garnet, Baguette, VS, Photo A

1.18ctw Natural Lively Green Tsavorite Garnet, Baguette, VS

Tsavorite Garnet

1.18ct total20 pcs
$ 59.25
3 x 1.7 mm
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1.60ctw Natural Deep Red Pyrope Garnet, Square, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.60ctw Natural Deep Red Pyrope Garnet, Square, VVS-VS

Pyrope Garnet

1.60ct total2 pcs
$ 12.27
5 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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2.10ct Natural Fire Orange Hessonite Garnet, Cushion, VS, Photo A

2.10ct Natural Fire Orange Hessonite Garnet, Cushion, VS

Hessonite Garnet

2.10ct1 pc
$ 41.42
7 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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5.68ct Natural Medium Golden Citrine, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

5.68ct Natural Medium Golden Citrine, Oval, VVS-VS

Citrine

5.68ct1 pc
$ 34.10
14 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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1.88ctw Natural Pastel Blue Sapphire, Briolette, VS, Photo A

1.88ctw Natural Pastel Blue Sapphire, Briolette, VS

Sapphire

1.88ct total5 pcs
$ 51.49
4.7 x 3 mm
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0.92ct Natural Medium Green Peridot, Oval, VS, Photo A

0.92ct Natural Medium Green Peridot, Oval, VS

Peridot

0.92ct1 pc
$ 6.42
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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0.06ct Natural Blue Diamond, Square, VS-SI, Photo A

0.06ct Natural Blue Diamond, Square, VS-SI

Diamond

0.06ct1 pc
$ 67.07
2.2 x 2 mm
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1.21ct Natural Medium-Light Yellow Beryl, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.21ct Natural Medium-Light Yellow Beryl, Oval, VVS-VS

Beryl

1.21ct1 pc
$ 26.51
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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1.48ct Natural Light Yellow Beryl, Round, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.48ct Natural Light Yellow Beryl, Round, VVS-VS

Beryl

1.48ct1 pc
$ 32.43
7 mm (calibrated)
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11.90ct Natural Golden Citrine, Oval, VS, Photo A

11.90ct Natural Golden Citrine, Oval, VS

Citrine

11.90ct1 pc
$ 79.02
15.7 x 13.1 mm
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0.36ct Natural Intense Violet Blue Tanzanite, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.36ct Natural Intense Violet Blue Tanzanite, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Tanzanite

0.36ct1 pc
$ 15.81
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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1.73ctw Natural White Sapphire, Round, VS, Photo A
Sapphire Product Video (445379)

1.73ctw Natural White Sapphire, Round, VS

Sapphire

1.73ct total4 pcs
$ 228.18
4.5 mm (calibrated)
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39.37ct Natural Multicolor Tiger's Eye Matrix, Pear Shape, Opaque, Photo A

39.37ct Natural Multicolor Tiger's Eye Matrix, Pear Shape, Opaque

Tiger's Eye Matrix

39.37ct1 pc
$ 17.65
32.9 x 23.3 mm
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18.78ct Natural Deep Salmon Pink Coral, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A
Coral Product Video (256349)

18.78ct Natural Deep Salmon Pink Coral, Fancy, Opaque

Coral

18.78ct1 pc
$ 329.21
18.1 x 16.9 mm
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6.76ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Oval, VVS, Photo A

6.76ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Oval, VVS

Topaz

6.76ct total2 pcs
$ 51.84
10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
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2.90ctw Natural Multicolor Andalusite, Oval, VS, Photo A
Andalusite Product Video (390964)

2.90ctw Natural Multicolor Andalusite, Oval, VS

Andalusite

2.90ct total6 pcs
$ 155.49
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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1.13ct Natural Warm Apricot Orange Moonstone, Cushion, Translucent, Photo A

1.13ct Natural Warm Apricot Orange Moonstone, Cushion, Translucent

Moonstone

1.13ct1 pc
$ 2.25
6 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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41.52ct Natural Multicolor Amethyst Geode Slice, Fancy, Transparent, Photo A
Amethyst Geode Slice Product Video (685169)

41.52ct Natural Multicolor Amethyst Geode Slice, Fancy, Transparent

Amethyst Geode Slice

41.52ct1 pc
$ 44.26
30.8 x 26.5 mm
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2.94ct Natural Bluish Green Fluorite, Pear Shape, Transparent, Photo A

2.94ct Natural Bluish Green Fluorite, Pear Shape, Transparent

Fluorite

2.94ct1 pc
$ 11.71
9.4 x 7.4 mm
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3.26ctw Natural Multicolor Sapphire, Square, VS, Photo A
Sapphire Product Video (647738)

3.26ctw Natural Multicolor Sapphire, Square, VS

Sapphire

3.26ct total21 pcs
$ 324.70
2.8 x 2.8 mm
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2.28ct Natural Multicolor Spectrolite, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

2.28ct Natural Multicolor Spectrolite, Oval, Opaque

Spectrolite

2.28ct1 pc
$ 10.42
10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
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2.07ctw Natural Medium Green Sphene, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

2.07ctw Natural Medium Green Sphene, Oval, Transparent

Sphene

2.07ct total2 pcs
$ 10.31
6.2 x 5.5 mm
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5.08ct Natural Yellowish Gold Citrine, Briolette, VVS, Photo A

5.08ct Natural Yellowish Gold Citrine, Briolette, VVS

Citrine

5.08ct1 pc
$ 23.70
14.4 x 7.9 mm
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23.52ct Natural Bi-color Ametrine, Oval, VS, Photo A

23.52ct Natural Bi-color Ametrine, Oval, VS

Ametrine

23.52ct1 pc
$ 180.38
23.4 x 15.8 mm
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1.55ct Natural White Zircon, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS, Photo A
Zircon Product Video (608177)

1.55ct Natural White Zircon, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS

Zircon

1.55ct1 pc
$ 40.75
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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0.63ct Natural Apricot Orange Sapphire, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.63ct Natural Apricot Orange Sapphire, Oval, VVS-VS

Sapphire

0.63ct1 pc
$ 66.62
6.1 x 4.2 mm
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0.59ct Natural Pale Yellow Color-Change Diaspore, Square, VS, Photo A

0.59ct Natural Pale Yellow Color-Change Diaspore, Square, VS

Color-Change Diaspore

0.59ct1 pc
$ 21.91
5 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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0.66ct Natural Medium Orange Zircon, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.66ct Natural Medium Orange Zircon, Oval, VVS-VS

Zircon

0.66ct1 pc
$ 9.86
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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3.25ctw Natural Multicolor Sapphire, Square, VVS-VS, Photo A
Sapphire Product Video (352560)

3.25ctw Natural Multicolor Sapphire, Square, VVS-VS

Sapphire

3.25ct total21 pcs
$ 199.40
2.8 x 2.7 mm
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1.69ct Natural Deep Orange Hessonite Garnet, Round, SI, Photo A

1.69ct Natural Deep Orange Hessonite Garnet, Round, SI

Hessonite Garnet

1.69ct1 pc
$ 31.47
7 mm (calibrated)
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6.69ct Natural Medium Brown Smoky Quartz, Round, VVS, Photo A

6.69ct Natural Medium Brown Smoky Quartz, Round, VVS

Smoky Quartz

6.69ct1 pc
$ 22.00
13 mm (calibrated)
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3.43ctw Natural Deep Golden Orange Citrine, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS, Photo A

3.43ctw Natural Deep Golden Orange Citrine, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS

Citrine

3.43ct total2 pcs
$ 23.84
8 x 6 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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