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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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0.48ct Natural Gold Citrine, Marquise, VVS, Photo A

0.48ct Natural Gold Citrine, Marquise, VVS

Citrine

0.48ct1 pc
$ 3.34
8 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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0.97ct Natural Medium Light Brown Color-Change Garnet, Cushion, VS, Photo A

0.97ct Natural Medium Light Brown Color-Change Garnet, Cushion, VS

Color-Change Garnet

0.97ct1 pc
$ 77.49
6.5 x 4.7 mm
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26.89ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

26.89ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Oval, Opaque

Jasper

26.89ct1 pc
$ 44.19
31.9 x 23.5 mm
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5.02ct Natural Multicolor Fire Agate, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

5.02ct Natural Multicolor Fire Agate, Fancy, Opaque

Fire Agate

5.02ct1 pc
$ 39.21
11.6 x 8.8 mm
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9.79ct Natural Lilac Kunzite, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A
Kunzite Product Video (691482)

9.79ct Natural Lilac Kunzite, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Kunzite

9.79ct1 pc
$ 269.42
15.9 x 13 mm
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1.35ctw Natural Forest Green Demantoid Garnet, Oval, VS, Photo A

1.35ctw Natural Forest Green Demantoid Garnet, Oval, VS

Demantoid Garnet

1.35ct total5 pcs
$ 147.91
4.3 x 3.5 mm
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11.58ct Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Oval, VS, Photo A

11.58ct Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Oval, VS

Topaz

11.58ct1 pc
$ 76.13
16.7 x 11.3 mm
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1.02ct Natural Greenish Yellow Chrysoberyl, Pear Shape, VVS, Photo A
Chrysoberyl Product Video (366592)

1.02ct Natural Greenish Yellow Chrysoberyl, Pear Shape, VVS

Chrysoberyl

1.02ct1 pc
$ 119.35
7.4 x 5.2 mm
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3.26ct Natural Warm Green Chrysoprase, Round, Translucent, Photo A

3.26ct Natural Warm Green Chrysoprase, Round, Translucent

Chrysoprase

3.26ct1 pc
$ 27.06
8.5 mm (calibrated)
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2.04ct Natural Orange Red Coral, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

2.04ct Natural Orange Red Coral, Oval, Opaque

Coral

2.04ct1 pc
$ 335.25
10.4 x 5.5 mm
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6.89ct Natural Gold Citrine, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS, Photo A

6.89ct Natural Gold Citrine, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS

Citrine

6.89ct1 pc
$ 52.84
14 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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11.26ct Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Fancy, Transparent, Photo A

11.26ct Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Fancy, Transparent

Topaz

11.26ct1 pc
$ 61.69
21 x 10.7 mm
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21.00ctw Natural Medium Green Amazonite, Round, Opaque, Photo A
Amazonite Product Video (491096)

21.00ctw Natural Medium Green Amazonite, Round, Opaque

Amazonite

21.00ct total4 pcs
$ 16.73
10 mm (calibrated)
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16.50ct Natural Medium Bluish Green Amazonite, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

16.50ct Natural Medium Bluish Green Amazonite, Oval, Translucent

Amazonite

16.50ct1 pc
$ 19.71
23.9 x 17 mm
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1.68ct Natural Multicolor Labradorite, Pear Shape, Translucent, Photo A

1.68ct Natural Multicolor Labradorite, Pear Shape, Translucent

Labradorite

1.68ct1 pc
$ 3.72
9 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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8.89ct Natural Chocolate Brown Smoky Quartz, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS, Photo A

8.89ct Natural Chocolate Brown Smoky Quartz, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS

Smoky Quartz

8.89ct1 pc
$ 48.70
13 x 13 mm (calibrated)
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0.57ct Natural Light Yellow Color-Change Diaspore, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.57ct Natural Light Yellow Color-Change Diaspore, Oval, VVS-VS

Color-Change Diaspore

0.57ct1 pc
$ 31.96
6 x 4.3 mm
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0.17ctw Natural Black Diamond, Square, Opaque, Photo A

0.17ctw Natural Black Diamond, Square, Opaque

Diamond

0.17ct total2 pcs
$ 84.66
2.2 x 2.1 mm
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0.70ctw Natural Medium Yellow Sapphire, Square, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.70ctw Natural Medium Yellow Sapphire, Square, VVS-VS

Sapphire

0.70ct total2 pcs
$ 36.09
3.7 x 3.6 mm
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25.95ct Natural Golden-Orange Calcite, Pear Shape, Translucent, Photo A

25.95ct Natural Golden-Orange Calcite, Pear Shape, Translucent

Calcite

25.95ct1 pc
$ 17.84
37.9 x 18.1 mm
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25.97ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Pear Shape, Opaque, Photo A

25.97ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Pear Shape, Opaque

Jasper

25.97ct1 pc
$ 22.20
25 x 18 mm (calibrated)
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0.44ct Natural Yellow Green Sapphire, Oval, VS, Photo A

0.44ct Natural Yellow Green Sapphire, Oval, VS

Sapphire

0.44ct1 pc
$ 32.53
5 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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0.17ct Natural Medium Green Emerald, Round, VS-SI, Photo A

0.17ct Natural Medium Green Emerald, Round, VS-SI

Emerald

0.17ct1 pc
$ 25.77
3.5 mm (calibrated)
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0.27ct Natural Yellowish Green Emerald, Round, VS-SI, Photo A

0.27ct Natural Yellowish Green Emerald, Round, VS-SI

Emerald

0.27ct1 pc
$ 48.41
4.5 mm (calibrated)
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0.62ct Natural Dark Blue Sapphire, Round, VS, Photo A

0.62ct Natural Dark Blue Sapphire, Round, VS

Sapphire

0.62ct1 pc
$ 334.16
5 mm (calibrated)
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2.99ct Natural Multicolor Boulder Opal, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

2.99ct Natural Multicolor Boulder Opal, Fancy, Opaque

Boulder Opal

2.99ct1 pc
$ 12.41
14.7 x 6.7 mm
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2.35ctw Natural White Zircon, Oval, VVS, Photo A

2.35ctw Natural White Zircon, Oval, VVS

Zircon

2.35ct total2 pcs
$ 13.93
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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24.25ct Natural Greenish White Amazonite, Fancy, Translucent, Photo A

24.25ct Natural Greenish White Amazonite, Fancy, Translucent

Amazonite

24.25ct1 pc
$ 12.08
34.9 x 9.1 mm
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1.71ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.71ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Topaz

1.71ct total2 pcs
$ 13.11
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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6.11ct Natural Pineapple Yellow Quartz, Trillion, Transparent, Photo A

6.11ct Natural Pineapple Yellow Quartz, Trillion, Transparent

Quartz

6.11ct1 pc
$ 20.08
13 x 13 mm (calibrated)
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3.81ct Natural Dark Gray Cat's Eye Scapolite, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

3.81ct Natural Dark Gray Cat's Eye Scapolite, Oval, Translucent

Cat's Eye Scapolite

3.81ct1 pc
$ 10.44
10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
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1.29ct Natural Medium Green Tourmaline, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.29ct Natural Medium Green Tourmaline, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS

Tourmaline

1.29ct1 pc
$ 31.09
21.6 x 2.9 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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