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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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1.80ctw Natural Light Lively Green Peridot, Round, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.80ctw Natural Light Lively Green Peridot, Round, VVS-VS

Peridot

1.80ct total4 pcs
$ 29.58
4.5 mm (calibrated)
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2.78ctw Natural Blue Sapphire, Briolette, VS, Photo A
Sapphire Product Video (501660)

2.78ctw Natural Blue Sapphire, Briolette, VS

Sapphire

2.78ct total4 pcs
$ 168.72
5.8 x 3.7 mm
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0.72ct Natural Medium Gold Citrine, Heart, VVS, Photo A

0.72ct Natural Medium Gold Citrine, Heart, VVS

Citrine

0.72ct1 pc
$ 5.74
6 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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26.75ct Natural Medium Pink Violet Amethyst, Round, VVS, Photo A

26.75ct Natural Medium Pink Violet Amethyst, Round, VVS

Amethyst

26.75ct1 pc
$ 186.50
20 mm (calibrated)
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2.98ct Natural Light Purple Kunzite, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS, Photo A

2.98ct Natural Light Purple Kunzite, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS

Kunzite

2.98ct1 pc
$ 74.20
9 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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15.24ct Natural Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian, Pear Shape, Opaque, Photo A

15.24ct Natural Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian, Pear Shape, Opaque

Obsidian

15.24ct1 pc
$ 11.39
26.5 x 18.3 mm
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19.50ct Natural Black with Blue Sparkle Nuummite, Oval, Opaque, Photo A
Nuummite Product Video (645371)

19.50ct Natural Black with Blue Sparkle Nuummite, Oval, Opaque

Nuummite

19.50ct1 pc
$ 80.02
19.6 x 17.3 mm
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51.18ct Natural Multicolor Rhodonite, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

51.18ct Natural Multicolor Rhodonite, Oval, Opaque

Rhodonite

51.18ct1 pc
$ 46.90
35.5 x 21.8 mm
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0.61ct Natural Light Green Sapphire, Heart, VS, Photo A

0.61ct Natural Light Green Sapphire, Heart, VS

Sapphire

0.61ct1 pc
$ 33.37
5.3 x 5.1 mm
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0.03ct Natural Black Diamond, Round, Opaque, Photo A

0.03ct Natural Black Diamond, Round, Opaque

Diamond

0.03ct1 pc
$ 10.27
2.1 mm (calibrated)
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1.23ct Natural Light Purple Spinel, Cushion, VS, Photo A

1.23ct Natural Light Purple Spinel, Cushion, VS

Spinel

1.23ct1 pc
$ 86.67
6.6 x 5.9 mm
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0.93ctw Natural Lively Green Peridot, Marquise, VS, Photo A

0.93ctw Natural Lively Green Peridot, Marquise, VS

Peridot

0.93ct total2 pcs
$ 8.15
8.1 x 4.1 mm
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1.42ct Natural Golden Citrine, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

1.42ct Natural Golden Citrine, Oval, Transparent

Citrine

1.42ct1 pc
$ 10.89
10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
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6.75ct Natural Deep Violet Amethyst, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

6.75ct Natural Deep Violet Amethyst, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Amethyst

6.75ct1 pc
$ 47.06
16 x 12 mm (calibrated)
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2.67ct Natural Purplish Blue Chalcedony, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

2.67ct Natural Purplish Blue Chalcedony, Oval, Transparent

Chalcedony

2.67ct1 pc
$ 5.32
10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
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3.36ct Natural Multicolor Pietersite, Marquise, Opaque, Photo A

3.36ct Natural Multicolor Pietersite, Marquise, Opaque

Pietersite

3.36ct1 pc
$ 8.13
19.5 x 7.4 mm
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5.95ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Heart, VVS, Photo A

5.95ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Heart, VVS

Topaz

5.95ct total2 pcs
$ 42.57
9 x 9 mm (calibrated)
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1.87ct Natural Fire Orange Hessonite Garnet, Oval, VS-SI, Photo A

1.87ct Natural Fire Orange Hessonite Garnet, Oval, VS-SI

Hessonite Garnet

1.87ct1 pc
$ 33.58
8.1 x 6.7 mm
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19.25ct Natural Gold Brown Tiger's Eye, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

19.25ct Natural Gold Brown Tiger's Eye, Oval, Opaque

Tiger's Eye

19.25ct1 pc
$ 19.17
21.6 x 14.6 mm
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10.97ct Natural Medium Violet Amethyst, Cushion, VVS, Photo A

10.97ct Natural Medium Violet Amethyst, Cushion, VVS

Amethyst

10.97ct1 pc
$ 87.41
15 x 15 mm (calibrated)
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8.87ctw Natural Black Star Diopside, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

8.87ctw Natural Black Star Diopside, Oval, Opaque

Star Diopside

8.87ct total2 pcs
$ 44.17
11 x 9 mm (calibrated)
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1.50ct Natural Deep Orange Hessonite Garnet, Oval, VS, Photo A

1.50ct Natural Deep Orange Hessonite Garnet, Oval, VS

Hessonite Garnet

1.50ct1 pc
$ 22.92
7.7 x 6.4 mm
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0.54ct Natural Yellowish Gold Sapphire, Cushion, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.54ct Natural Yellowish Gold Sapphire, Cushion, VVS-VS

Sapphire

0.54ct1 pc
$ 29.34
4.2 x 4.2 mm
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10.87ct Natural Medium Brown Star Sunstone, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

10.87ct Natural Medium Brown Star Sunstone, Oval, Opaque

Star Sunstone

10.87ct1 pc
$ 90.22
16.1 x 12.8 mm
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1.82ctw Natural Violet Blue Tanzanite, Pear Shape, VS, Photo A

1.82ctw Natural Violet Blue Tanzanite, Pear Shape, VS

Tanzanite

1.82ct total10 pcs
$ 69.79
5 x 3 mm (calibrated)
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6.82ctw Natural Multicolor Labradorite, Baguette, Translucent, Photo A

6.82ctw Natural Multicolor Labradorite, Baguette, Translucent

Labradorite

6.82ct total2 pcs
$ 9.37
9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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0.43ct Natural Bright Orange Sapphire, Heart, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.43ct Natural Bright Orange Sapphire, Heart, VVS-VS

Sapphire

0.43ct1 pc
$ 12.85
4.6 x 4.6 mm
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3.91ctw Natural Deep Pinkish Violet Amethyst, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A
Amethyst Product Video (357810)

3.91ctw Natural Deep Pinkish Violet Amethyst, Oval, VVS-VS

Amethyst

3.91ct total10 pcs
$ 21.42
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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9.18ctw Natural Black Spinel, Round, Opaque, Photo A

9.18ctw Natural Black Spinel, Round, Opaque

Spinel

9.18ct total2 pcs
$ 35.20
10 mm (calibrated)
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2.13ct Natural Medium Orange Hessonite Garnet, Cushion, VS-SI, Photo A

2.13ct Natural Medium Orange Hessonite Garnet, Cushion, VS-SI

Hessonite Garnet

2.13ct1 pc
$ 36.29
7 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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30.34ct Natural Light Yellow Quartz, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

30.34ct Natural Light Yellow Quartz, Oval, Transparent

Quartz

30.34ct1 pc
$ 33.23
30 x 22 mm (calibrated)
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0.48ct Natural Medium Dark-Purple Sapphire, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.48ct Natural Medium Dark-Purple Sapphire, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Sapphire

0.48ct1 pc
$ 48.12
6 x 4.8 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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