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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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3.65ctw Natural Dark Golden Citrine, Square, VS, Photo A
Citrine Product Video (556566)

3.65ctw Natural Dark Golden Citrine, Square, VS

Citrine

3.65ct total2 pcs
$ 25.35
7 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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0.88ct Natural Pale Yellow Beryl, Oval, VVS, Photo A

0.88ct Natural Pale Yellow Beryl, Oval, VVS

Beryl

0.88ct1 pc
$ 17.53
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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0.36ct Natural Baby Blue Sapphire, Heart, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.36ct Natural Baby Blue Sapphire, Heart, VVS-VS

Sapphire

0.36ct1 pc
$ 28.68
4.2 x 4.1 mm
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1.91ctw Natural Violet Blue Tanzanite, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.91ctw Natural Violet Blue Tanzanite, Oval, VVS-VS

Tanzanite

1.91ct total4 pcs
$ 123.65
5.7 x 4 mm
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3.09ct Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS, Photo A

3.09ct Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS

Topaz

3.09ct1 pc
$ 24.00
8 x 8 mm (calibrated)
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1.42ct Natural Light Violet Amethyst, Briolette, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.42ct Natural Light Violet Amethyst, Briolette, VVS-VS

Amethyst

1.42ct1 pc
$ 7.78
8.2 x 5.1 mm
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3.58ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

3.58ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Oval, VVS-VS

Topaz

3.58ct total4 pcs
$ 19.69
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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1.36ct Natural Light Red Ruby, Oval, VS, Photo A

1.36ct Natural Light Red Ruby, Oval, VS

Ruby

1.36ct1 pc
$ 74.50
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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13.27ctw Natural Bi-color Tourmaline, Fancy, Transparent, Photo A
Tourmaline Product Video (737843)

13.27ctw Natural Bi-color Tourmaline, Fancy, Transparent

Tourmaline

13.27ct total2 pcs
$ 330.42
20.1 x 17.3 mm
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2.24ct Natural Dark Golden Citrine, Trillion, VVS, Photo A

2.24ct Natural Dark Golden Citrine, Trillion, VVS

Citrine

2.24ct1 pc
$ 14.72
9 x 9 mm (calibrated)
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6.79ct Natural Medium Violet Amethyst, Marquise, Transparent, Photo A

6.79ct Natural Medium Violet Amethyst, Marquise, Transparent

Amethyst

6.79ct1 pc
$ 47.34
18.5 x 9.5 mm
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1.74ctw Natural White Zircon, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.74ctw Natural White Zircon, Oval, VVS-VS

Zircon

1.74ct total2 pcs
$ 10.60
6.2 x 4.2 mm
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1.15ctw Natural Golden-Brown Zircon, Oval, VVS, Photo A

1.15ctw Natural Golden-Brown Zircon, Oval, VVS

Zircon

1.15ct total2 pcs
$ 28.64
5.2 x 4.1 mm
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0.62ct Natural Bright Green Emerald, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

0.62ct Natural Bright Green Emerald, Oval, Translucent

Emerald

0.62ct1 pc
$ 49.40
5.8 x 4.9 mm
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0.97ct Natural Dark Pink Tourmaline, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.97ct Natural Dark Pink Tourmaline, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS

Tourmaline

0.97ct1 pc
$ 73.32
8.6 x 4 mm
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3.93ct Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Flower Cut, Translucent, Photo A

3.93ct Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Flower Cut, Translucent

Topaz

3.93ct1 pc
$ 42.88
11.3 x 9.6 mm
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1.18ct Natural Medium Dark-Green Chrome Diopside, Marquise, VS-SI, Photo A

1.18ct Natural Medium Dark-Green Chrome Diopside, Marquise, VS-SI

Chrome Diopside

1.18ct1 pc
$ 29.38
10 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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19.94ct Natural Multicolor Boulder Opal, Marquise, Opaque, Photo A

19.94ct Natural Multicolor Boulder Opal, Marquise, Opaque

Boulder Opal

19.94ct1 pc
$ 109.23
36.4 x 16.3 mm
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4.41ct Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS, Photo A

4.41ct Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS

Topaz

4.41ct1 pc
$ 33.82
9 x 9 mm (calibrated)
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1.17ct Natural Multicolor Black Opal, Cushion, Opaque, Photo A

1.17ct Natural Multicolor Black Opal, Cushion, Opaque

Black Opal

1.17ct1 pc
$ 30.00
10.3 x 6.4 mm
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2.71ct Natural Intense Violet Blue Tanzanite, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

2.71ct Natural Intense Violet Blue Tanzanite, Oval, Translucent

Tanzanite

2.71ct1 pc
$ 23.46
9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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16.30ctw Natural Multicolor Labradorite, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

16.30ctw Natural Multicolor Labradorite, Oval, Translucent

Labradorite

16.30ct total2 pcs
$ 35.71
18 x 13 mm (calibrated)
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4.62ctw Natural Cognac Diamond, Square, VS-SI, Photo A
Diamond Product Video (460459)

4.62ctw Natural Cognac Diamond, Square, VS-SI

Diamond

4.62ct total2 pcs
$ 8,052.66
7.4 x 7.2 mm
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0.30ct Natural Light Yellow Sapphire, Oval, VVS, Photo A

0.30ct Natural Light Yellow Sapphire, Oval, VVS

Sapphire

0.30ct1 pc
$ 29.88
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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0.70ct Natural Fire Orange Sapphire, Oval, VS, Photo A

0.70ct Natural Fire Orange Sapphire, Oval, VS

Sapphire

0.70ct1 pc
$ 104.58
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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13.26ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

13.26ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Oval, Opaque

Jasper

13.26ct1 pc
$ 29.05
21.1 x 15.9 mm
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2.02ct Natural Medium-Dark Orange Zircon, Oval, VVS, Photo A

2.02ct Natural Medium-Dark Orange Zircon, Oval, VVS

Zircon

2.02ct1 pc
$ 55.86
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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4.62ct Natural Multicolor Fire Agate, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

4.62ct Natural Multicolor Fire Agate, Fancy, Opaque

Fire Agate

4.62ct1 pc
$ 65.09
13.7 x 7.7 mm
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1.46ctw Natural Bluish White Rainbow Moonstone, Pear Shape, Transparent, Photo A

1.46ctw Natural Bluish White Rainbow Moonstone, Pear Shape, Transparent

Rainbow Moonstone

1.46ct total4 pcs
$ 27.19
5 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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1.98ctw Natural Multicolor Labradorite, Round, Translucent, Photo A

1.98ctw Natural Multicolor Labradorite, Round, Translucent

Labradorite

1.98ct total2 pcs
$ 2.37
6 mm (calibrated)
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47.99ct Natural Multicolor Black Opal, Pear Shape, Opaque, Photo A
Black Opal Product Video (748540)

47.99ct Natural Multicolor Black Opal, Pear Shape, Opaque

Black Opal

47.99ct1 pc
$ 4,779.80
31.2 x 27.1 mm
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3.14ct Natural Multicolor Labradorite, Marquise, Translucent, Photo A

3.14ct Natural Multicolor Labradorite, Marquise, Translucent

Labradorite

3.14ct1 pc
$ 6.94
14 x 7 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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