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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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1.05ct Natural Lively Green Sphene, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

1.05ct Natural Lively Green Sphene, Oval, Transparent

Sphene

1.05ct1 pc
$ 5.23
6.4 x 5.3 mm
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1.54ctw Natural Multicolor Opal, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

1.54ctw Natural Multicolor Opal, Oval, Transparent

Opal

1.54ct total4 pcs
$ 67.49
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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1.45ct Natural Amber Orange Hessonite Garnet, Oval, VS, Photo A

1.45ct Natural Amber Orange Hessonite Garnet, Oval, VS

Hessonite Garnet

1.45ct1 pc
$ 28.88
7.8 x 6.4 mm
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2.30ctw Natural Medium Yellow Beryl, Trillion, VVS-VS, Photo A

2.30ctw Natural Medium Yellow Beryl, Trillion, VVS-VS

Beryl

2.30ct total2 pcs
$ 61.35
8 x 8 mm (calibrated)
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0.49ct Natural Multicolor Opal, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

0.49ct Natural Multicolor Opal, Oval, Transparent

Opal

0.49ct1 pc
$ 12.20
6.3 x 4.4 mm
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1.23ct Natural Fruit Punch Red Tourmaline, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

1.23ct Natural Fruit Punch Red Tourmaline, Oval, Transparent

Tourmaline

1.23ct1 pc
$ 21.08
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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0.86ct Natural Reddish Pink Ruby, Pear Shape, VS, Photo A
Ruby Product Video (646592)

0.86ct Natural Reddish Pink Ruby, Pear Shape, VS

Ruby

0.86ct1 pc
$ 599.59
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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9.42ct Natural Medium Yellow Apatite, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS, Photo A
Apatite Product Video (438946)

9.42ct Natural Medium Yellow Apatite, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS

Apatite

9.42ct1 pc
$ 485.06
12 x 12 mm (calibrated)
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0.41ct Natural Medium Gold Sapphire, Heart, VVS, Photo A

0.41ct Natural Medium Gold Sapphire, Heart, VVS

Sapphire

0.41ct1 pc
$ 21.10
4.6 x 4.5 mm
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1.57ct Natural Medium Orange Hessonite Garnet, Cushion, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.57ct Natural Medium Orange Hessonite Garnet, Cushion, VVS-VS

Hessonite Garnet

1.57ct1 pc
$ 31.27
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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1.56ct Natural Light Yellow Sphene, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

1.56ct Natural Light Yellow Sphene, Oval, Transparent

Sphene

1.56ct1 pc
$ 7.77
6.6 x 6.1 mm
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25.05ct Natural Dark Chocolate Brown Jasper, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

25.05ct Natural Dark Chocolate Brown Jasper, Fancy, Opaque

Jasper

25.05ct1 pc
$ 38.43
40.4 x 12.4 mm
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11.65ct Natural Multicolor Boulder Opal, Round, Opaque, Photo A

11.65ct Natural Multicolor Boulder Opal, Round, Opaque

Boulder Opal

11.65ct1 pc
$ 81.22
17 mm (calibrated)
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9.00ct Natural Very Light Rose Pink Morganite, Round, Transparent, Photo A

9.00ct Natural Very Light Rose Pink Morganite, Round, Transparent

Morganite

9.00ct1 pc
$ 98.60
14 mm (calibrated)
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8.25ct Natural Dark Pink Strawberry Quartz, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

8.25ct Natural Dark Pink Strawberry Quartz, Oval, Translucent

Strawberry Quartz

8.25ct1 pc
$ 63.28
16 x 12 mm (calibrated)
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0.48ctw Natural Navy Blue Kyanite, Round, VS-SI, Photo A

0.48ctw Natural Navy Blue Kyanite, Round, VS-SI

Kyanite

0.48ct total2 pcs
$ 8.61
3.5 mm (calibrated)
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2.21ctw Natural Intense Violet Blue Tanzanite, Pear Shape, VS, Photo A

2.21ctw Natural Intense Violet Blue Tanzanite, Pear Shape, VS

Tanzanite

2.21ct total10 pcs
$ 84.75
5 x 3 mm (calibrated)
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1.32ct Natural Multicolor Opal, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

1.32ct Natural Multicolor Opal, Oval, Translucent

Opal

1.32ct1 pc
$ 57.85
10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
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0.62ct Natural Reddish Orange Zircon, Oval, VVS, Photo A

0.62ct Natural Reddish Orange Zircon, Oval, VVS

Zircon

0.62ct1 pc
$ 15.44
5 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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0.64ct Natural Reddish Orange Spessartite Garnet, Oval, SI, Photo A

0.64ct Natural Reddish Orange Spessartite Garnet, Oval, SI

Spessartite Garnet

0.64ct1 pc
$ 21.67
6 x 4.3 mm
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4.44ct Natural Orange-Gold Citrine, Oval, VS, Photo A

4.44ct Natural Orange-Gold Citrine, Oval, VS

Citrine

4.44ct1 pc
$ 26.90
13.4 x 10 mm
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0.96ct Natural Reddish Purple Rhodolite Garnet, Oval, VS, Photo A

0.96ct Natural Reddish Purple Rhodolite Garnet, Oval, VS

Rhodolite Garnet

0.96ct1 pc
$ 25.50
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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3.69ctw Natural Multicolor Blue Mystic Quartz, Trillion, VVS-VS, Photo A

3.69ctw Natural Multicolor Blue Mystic Quartz, Trillion, VVS-VS

Mystic Quartz

3.69ct total2 pcs
$ 22.05
8 x 8 mm (calibrated)
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0.74ctw Natural Clear White Sapphire, Round, VS, Photo A

0.74ctw Natural Clear White Sapphire, Round, VS

Sapphire

0.74ct total2 pcs
$ 97.61
4.5 mm (calibrated)
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4.31ct Natural Golden Orange Citrine, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

4.31ct Natural Golden Orange Citrine, Oval, VVS-VS

Citrine

4.31ct1 pc
$ 33.06
12 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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3.06ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Oval, VS, Photo A

3.06ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Oval, VS

Topaz

3.06ct total10 pcs
$ 16.77
5.3 x 3.3 mm
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0.84ct Natural Light Blue-Green Apatite, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

0.84ct Natural Light Blue-Green Apatite, Oval, Transparent

Apatite

0.84ct1 pc
$ 13.80
6.6 x 5.1 mm
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0.81ct Natural Light Yellowish Green Sapphire, Round, VS, Photo A

0.81ct Natural Light Yellowish Green Sapphire, Round, VS

Sapphire

0.81ct1 pc
$ 48.41
5.5 mm (calibrated)
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1.30ct Natural Bluish White Rainbow Moonstone, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

1.30ct Natural Bluish White Rainbow Moonstone, Oval, Transparent

Rainbow Moonstone

1.30ct1 pc
$ 41.43
9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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2.80ctw Natural Medium Green Tsavorite Garnet, Round, VS-SI, Photo A
Tsavorite Garnet Product Video (390049)

2.80ctw Natural Medium Green Tsavorite Garnet, Round, VS-SI

Tsavorite Garnet

2.80ct total40 pcs
$ 217.47
2.4 mm (calibrated)
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4.90ct Natural Yellowish Green Prehnite, Fancy, Translucent, Photo A

4.90ct Natural Yellowish Green Prehnite, Fancy, Translucent

Prehnite

4.90ct1 pc
$ 8.06
14.3 x 10.1 mm
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0.60ct Natural Forest Green Tourmaline, Baguette, VVS, Photo A

0.60ct Natural Forest Green Tourmaline, Baguette, VVS

Tourmaline

0.60ct1 pc
$ 20.92
10.3 x 2.6 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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