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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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0.55ct Natural Deep Green Tourmaline, Baguette, VS, Photo A

0.55ct Natural Deep Green Tourmaline, Baguette, VS

Tourmaline

0.55ct1 pc
$ 19.17
5.8 x 3.5 mm
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0.79ct Natural Medium Light-Golden Citrine, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

0.79ct Natural Medium Light-Golden Citrine, Oval, Transparent

Citrine

0.79ct1 pc
$ 5.51
10.1 x 4.1 mm
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0.94ct Natural Very Light Yellow Color-Change Diaspore, Cushion, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.94ct Natural Very Light Yellow Color-Change Diaspore, Cushion, VVS-VS

Color-Change Diaspore

0.94ct1 pc
$ 33.00
7.7 x 4.3 mm
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1.52ct Natural Multicolor Opal, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

1.52ct Natural Multicolor Opal, Oval, Translucent

Opal

1.52ct1 pc
$ 38.35
11.4 x 7.4 mm
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1.49ctw Natural Medium Gold Citrine, Heart, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.49ctw Natural Medium Gold Citrine, Heart, VVS-VS

Citrine

1.49ct total2 pcs
$ 11.87
6 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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9.53ct Natural Very Light Brown Rutile Quartz, Round, Transparent, Photo A

9.53ct Natural Very Light Brown Rutile Quartz, Round, Transparent

Rutile Quartz

9.53ct1 pc
$ 23.70
13 mm (calibrated)
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90.46ct Natural Medium Yellow Quartz, Fancy, Transparent, Photo A
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90.46ct Natural Medium Yellow Quartz, Fancy, Transparent

Quartz

90.46ct1 pc
$ 99.11
38.6 x 25.2 mm
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5.37ct Natural Multicolor Labradorite, Marquise, Translucent, Photo A

5.37ct Natural Multicolor Labradorite, Marquise, Translucent

Labradorite

5.37ct1 pc
$ 11.87
16 x 8 mm (calibrated)
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2.72ct Natural Intense Violet Blue Tanzanite, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

2.72ct Natural Intense Violet Blue Tanzanite, Oval, Transparent

Tanzanite

2.72ct1 pc
$ 23.55
9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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0.57ct Natural Golden Sapphire, Pear Shape, VVS, Photo A

0.57ct Natural Golden Sapphire, Pear Shape, VVS

Sapphire

0.57ct1 pc
$ 32.31
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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11.05ct Natural Multicolor Agate, Pear Shape, Opaque, Photo A

11.05ct Natural Multicolor Agate, Pear Shape, Opaque

Agate

11.05ct1 pc
$ 10.46
18.5 x 11 mm
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3.00ct Natural Pinkish Violet Amethyst, Trillion, VS, Photo A

3.00ct Natural Pinkish Violet Amethyst, Trillion, VS

Amethyst

3.00ct1 pc
$ 23.01
10 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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12.70ct Natural Schorl Tourmaline, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

12.70ct Natural Schorl Tourmaline, Oval, Opaque

Tourmaline

12.70ct1 pc
$ 63.25
16 x 13.5 mm
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0.65ct Natural Light Green Emerald, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

0.65ct Natural Light Green Emerald, Oval, Translucent

Emerald

0.65ct1 pc
$ 51.79
5.8 x 4.9 mm
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3.54ctw Natural White Zircon, Round, VVS, Photo A

3.54ctw Natural White Zircon, Round, VVS

Zircon

3.54ct total2 pcs
$ 95.57
6.5 mm (calibrated)
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12.49ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

12.49ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Oval, Opaque

Jasper

12.49ct1 pc
$ 27.37
25 x 18 mm (calibrated)
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3.45ct Natural Clear with Copper Rutile Quartz, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

3.45ct Natural Clear with Copper Rutile Quartz, Oval, Transparent

Rutile Quartz

3.45ct1 pc
$ 8.58
13 x 9 mm (calibrated)
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2.69ctw Natural Dark Red Pyrope Garnet, Marquise, VVS, Photo A

2.69ctw Natural Dark Red Pyrope Garnet, Marquise, VVS

Pyrope Garnet

2.69ct total2 pcs
$ 23.57
10.1 x 5.2 mm
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0.68ct Natural Warm White Sillimanite Cat's Eye, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

0.68ct Natural Warm White Sillimanite Cat's Eye, Oval, Transparent

Sillimanite Cat's Eye

0.68ct1 pc
$ 2.71
6.9 x 4.8 mm
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19.68ct Natural Black Onyx, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

19.68ct Natural Black Onyx, Oval, Opaque

Onyx

19.68ct1 pc
$ 39.20
25 x 18 mm (calibrated)
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0.94ct Natural Very Pale Yellow Color-Change Diaspore, Square, VS, Photo A

0.94ct Natural Very Pale Yellow Color-Change Diaspore, Square, VS

Color-Change Diaspore

0.94ct1 pc
$ 46.35
5 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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0.44ct Natural Deep Green Sapphire, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.44ct Natural Deep Green Sapphire, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS

Sapphire

0.44ct1 pc
$ 41.63
5.2 x 3.3 mm
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6.82ct Natural Pine Green Amazonite, Marquise, Opaque, Photo A

6.82ct Natural Pine Green Amazonite, Marquise, Opaque

Amazonite

6.82ct1 pc
$ 14.88
20.2 x 10.1 mm
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2.67ct Natural Gold Citrine, Octagon / Emerald Cut, Transparent, Photo A

2.67ct Natural Gold Citrine, Octagon / Emerald Cut, Transparent

Citrine

2.67ct1 pc
$ 20.48
12 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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3.49ct Natural Gold Citrine, Square, VVS-VS, Photo A

3.49ct Natural Gold Citrine, Square, VVS-VS

Citrine

3.49ct1 pc
$ 19.12
9 x 9 mm (calibrated)
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0.30ct Natural Pinkish Red Ruby, Round, SI-I1, Photo A

0.30ct Natural Pinkish Red Ruby, Round, SI-I1

Ruby

0.30ct1 pc
$ 98.94
3.8 mm
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4.43ct Natural Orange Pink Strawberry Quartz, Round, Translucent, Photo A

4.43ct Natural Orange Pink Strawberry Quartz, Round, Translucent

Strawberry Quartz

4.43ct1 pc
$ 33.97
11 mm (calibrated)
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4.35ct Natural Coral Pink Morganite, Pear Shape, Transparent, Photo A

4.35ct Natural Coral Pink Morganite, Pear Shape, Transparent

Morganite

4.35ct1 pc
$ 49.99
15.3 x 9.2 mm
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0.69ct Natural Medium Green Emerald, Octagon / Emerald Cut, SI, Photo A

0.69ct Natural Medium Green Emerald, Octagon / Emerald Cut, SI

Emerald

0.69ct1 pc
$ 171.81
5.9 x 4.2 mm
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0.09ct Natural Blue Diamond, Round, VS, Photo A

0.09ct Natural Blue Diamond, Round, VS

Diamond

0.09ct1 pc
$ 100.60
2.6 mm (calibrated)
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1.64ct Natural Light Brown Tiger's Eye, Round, Opaque, Photo A

1.64ct Natural Light Brown Tiger's Eye, Round, Opaque

Tiger's Eye

1.64ct1 pc
$ 2.12
7.5 mm (calibrated)
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0.34ct Natural Deep Azure Blue Kyanite, Round, SI, Photo A

0.34ct Natural Deep Azure Blue Kyanite, Round, SI

Kyanite

0.34ct1 pc
$ 8.47
4 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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