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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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3.83ctw Natural Deep Wine Red Pyrope Garnet, Square, VS, Photo A

3.83ctw Natural Deep Wine Red Pyrope Garnet, Square, VS

Pyrope Garnet

3.83ct total10 pcs
$ 29.37
4 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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0.44ct Natural Purple-Pink Sapphire, Oval, VVS, Photo A

0.44ct Natural Purple-Pink Sapphire, Oval, VVS

Sapphire

0.44ct1 pc
$ 41.49
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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1.73ct Natural Light Gold Citrine, Flower Cut, Transparent, Photo A

1.73ct Natural Light Gold Citrine, Flower Cut, Transparent

Citrine

1.73ct1 pc
$ 13.26
7.6 x 7.6 mm
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0.50ct Natural Cool Green Emerald, Oval, SI, Photo A

0.50ct Natural Cool Green Emerald, Oval, SI

Emerald

0.50ct1 pc
$ 54.78
6.1 x 4.2 mm
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25.41ctw Natural Black Spinel, Baguette, Opaque, Photo A

25.41ctw Natural Black Spinel, Baguette, Opaque

Spinel

25.41ct total2 pcs
$ 75.93
20 x 10.1 mm
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0.66ct Natural Midnight Blue Sapphire, Marquise, VVS, Photo A

0.66ct Natural Midnight Blue Sapphire, Marquise, VVS

Sapphire

0.66ct1 pc
$ 154.02
8.2 x 4 mm
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1.76ct Natural Reddish Orange Hessonite Garnet, Round, VS-SI, Photo A

1.76ct Natural Reddish Orange Hessonite Garnet, Round, VS-SI

Hessonite Garnet

1.76ct1 pc
$ 38.56
7 mm (calibrated)
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3.40ct Natural Gold Citrine, Oval, VS, Photo A

3.40ct Natural Gold Citrine, Oval, VS

Citrine

3.40ct1 pc
$ 22.35
11.1 x 8.3 mm
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0.74ct Natural Intense Pinkish Purple Sapphire, Fancy, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.74ct Natural Intense Pinkish Purple Sapphire, Fancy, VVS-VS

Sapphire

0.74ct1 pc
$ 81.07
7.5 x 5.4 mm
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1.04ctw Natural Dark Orange Citrine, Marquise, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.04ctw Natural Dark Orange Citrine, Marquise, VVS-VS

Citrine

1.04ct total2 pcs
$ 6.91
8 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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2.15ct Natural Buish Green Larimar, Pear Shape, Opaque, Photo A

2.15ct Natural Buish Green Larimar, Pear Shape, Opaque

Larimar

2.15ct1 pc
$ 25.32
12 x 8 mm (calibrated)
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2.35ct Natural Reddish Orange Sunstone, Round, Translucent, Photo A

2.35ct Natural Reddish Orange Sunstone, Round, Translucent

Sunstone

2.35ct1 pc
$ 14.05
8.5 mm (calibrated)
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1.59ct Natural Medium Orange Hessonite Garnet, Round, VS, Photo A

1.59ct Natural Medium Orange Hessonite Garnet, Round, VS

Hessonite Garnet

1.59ct1 pc
$ 29.61
7 mm (calibrated)
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5.82ctw Natural Cool Green Amazonite, Round, Opaque, Photo A

5.82ctw Natural Cool Green Amazonite, Round, Opaque

Amazonite

5.82ct total4 pcs
$ 14.23
7 mm (calibrated)
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0.74ctw Natural Medium Golden Citrine, Oval, VS, Photo A

0.74ctw Natural Medium Golden Citrine, Oval, VS

Citrine

0.74ct total2 pcs
$ 4.86
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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6.35ct Natural Medium Violet Amethyst, Fancy, Transparent, Photo A

6.35ct Natural Medium Violet Amethyst, Fancy, Transparent

Amethyst

6.35ct1 pc
$ 31.62
14.8 x 10.8 mm
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0.34ct Natural Medium Orange Sapphire, Heart, VVS, Photo A

0.34ct Natural Medium Orange Sapphire, Heart, VVS

Sapphire

0.34ct1 pc
$ 21.00
4.5 x 4.5 mm
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2.60ct Natural Medium Green Prehnite, Oval, Transparent/Translucent, Photo A

2.60ct Natural Medium Green Prehnite, Oval, Transparent/Translucent

Prehnite

2.60ct1 pc
$ 7.69
9.2 x 7.5 mm
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5.61ct Natural Iris Violet Amethyst, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

5.61ct Natural Iris Violet Amethyst, Oval, Transparent

Amethyst

5.61ct1 pc
$ 27.94
14 x 9 mm (calibrated)
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0.02ct Natural Green Diamond, Round, VS, Photo A

0.02ct Natural Green Diamond, Round, VS

Diamond

0.02ct1 pc
$ 24.34
1.9 mm (calibrated)
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6.68ct Natural Multicolor Pietersite, Round, Opaque, Photo A

6.68ct Natural Multicolor Pietersite, Round, Opaque

Pietersite

6.68ct1 pc
$ 15.77
16 mm (calibrated)
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2.12ct Natural Multicolor Labradorite, Baguette, Transparent, Photo A

2.12ct Natural Multicolor Labradorite, Baguette, Transparent

Labradorite

2.12ct1 pc
$ 4.64
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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14.67ct Natural Multicolor Ammolite, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A
Ammolite Product Video (634047)

14.67ct Natural Multicolor Ammolite, Fancy, Opaque

Ammolite

14.67ct1 pc
$ 146.11
26.5 x 10.8 mm
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20.84ctw Natural Multicolor Fossil Coral, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

20.84ctw Natural Multicolor Fossil Coral, Oval, Opaque

Fossil Coral

20.84ct total2 pcs
$ 26.94
21.9 x 12.5 mm
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4.20ctw Natural Deep Red Pyrope Garnet, Marquise, VVS-VS, Photo A

4.20ctw Natural Deep Red Pyrope Garnet, Marquise, VVS-VS

Pyrope Garnet

4.20ct total2 pcs
$ 41.55
12.1 x 6 mm
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97.31ct Natural Maya Blue Aquamarine, Pear Shape, Translucent, Photo A
Aquamarine Product Video (690232)

97.31ct Natural Maya Blue Aquamarine, Pear Shape, Translucent

Aquamarine

97.31ct1 pc
$ 484.60
37.1 x 30.5 mm
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0.93ct Natural Light Magenta Amethyst, Square, VVS, Photo A

0.93ct Natural Light Magenta Amethyst, Square, VVS

Amethyst

0.93ct1 pc
$ 7.41
6 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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6.28ct Natural Chocolate Brown Smoky Quartz, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS, Photo A

6.28ct Natural Chocolate Brown Smoky Quartz, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS

Smoky Quartz

6.28ct1 pc
$ 34.40
11 x 11 mm (calibrated)
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4.39ctw Natural Reddish Pink Strawberry Quartz, Round, Translucent, Photo A

4.39ctw Natural Reddish Pink Strawberry Quartz, Round, Translucent

Strawberry Quartz

4.39ct total2 pcs
$ 67.34
8.5 mm (calibrated)
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25.17ct Natural Warm Brown Moonstone, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

25.17ct Natural Warm Brown Moonstone, Oval, Opaque

Moonstone

25.17ct1 pc
$ 55.15
22.1 x 16 mm
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25.67ctw Natural Medium Brown Tiger's Eye, Sphere / Ball, Opaque, Photo A

25.67ctw Natural Medium Brown Tiger's Eye, Sphere / Ball, Opaque

Tiger's Eye

25.67ct total2 pcs
$ 22.50
12 mm (calibrated)
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3.59ct Natural Deep Golden Orange Citrine, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

3.59ct Natural Deep Golden Orange Citrine, Oval, VVS-VS

Citrine

3.59ct1 pc
$ 21.95
11 x 9 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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