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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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1.65ct Natural Golden Citrine, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.65ct Natural Golden Citrine, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS

Citrine

1.65ct1 pc
$ 13.15
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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3.11ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VVS, Photo A

3.11ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VVS

Topaz

3.11ct total4 pcs
$ 22.04
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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10.56ct Natural Bubblegum Pink Rose Quartz, Octagon / Emerald Cut, Transparent, Photo A

10.56ct Natural Bubblegum Pink Rose Quartz, Octagon / Emerald Cut, Transparent

Rose Quartz

10.56ct1 pc
$ 57.85
14 x 14 mm (calibrated)
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1.23ct Natural Jam Red Ruby, Oval, VS-SI, Photo A
Ruby Product Video (567373)

1.23ct Natural Jam Red Ruby, Oval, VS-SI

Ruby

1.23ct1 pc
$ 786.09
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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3.88ct Natural Cherry Pink Tone Kunzite, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

3.88ct Natural Cherry Pink Tone Kunzite, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Kunzite

3.88ct1 pc
$ 106.77
11.1 x 7.5 mm
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0.43ct Natural Light Yellow Color-Change Diaspore, Oval, VS, Photo A

0.43ct Natural Light Yellow Color-Change Diaspore, Oval, VS

Color-Change Diaspore

0.43ct1 pc
$ 22.70
5 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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2.22ct Natural Deep Red Almandine Garnet, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

2.22ct Natural Deep Red Almandine Garnet, Oval, VVS-VS

Almandine Garnet

2.22ct1 pc
$ 82.92
9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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0.45ct Natural Steel Grey Cat's Eye Alexandrite, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

0.45ct Natural Steel Grey Cat's Eye Alexandrite, Oval, Opaque

Cat's Eye Alexandrite

0.45ct1 pc
$ 74.70
5.1 x 2.8 mm
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0.14ct Natural Medium Green Sapphire, Square, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.14ct Natural Medium Green Sapphire, Square, VVS-VS

Sapphire

0.14ct1 pc
$ 19.52
3 x 3 mm (calibrated)
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0.28ct Natural Medium Red Ruby, Round, SI, Photo A

0.28ct Natural Medium Red Ruby, Round, SI

Ruby

0.28ct1 pc
$ 78.09
4 mm (calibrated)
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22.59ctw Natural Multicolor Fossil Coral, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

22.59ctw Natural Multicolor Fossil Coral, Oval, Opaque

Fossil Coral

22.59ct total2 pcs
$ 37.13
20.4 x 12.6 mm
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18.89ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

18.89ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Oval, Opaque

Jasper

18.89ct1 pc
$ 15.53
20 x 15 mm (calibrated)
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76.37ct Natural Gold Star Sapphire, Oval, Opaque, Photo A
Star Sapphire Product Video (522808)

76.37ct Natural Gold Star Sapphire, Oval, Opaque

Star Sapphire

76.37ct1 pc
$ 627.53
24.6 x 22 mm
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15.97ct Natural Multicolor White Agate, Round, Opaque, Photo A

15.97ct Natural Multicolor White Agate, Round, Opaque

Agate

15.97ct1 pc
$ 25.29
18 mm (calibrated)
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2.28ctw Natural White Sapphire, Round, VS, Photo A
Sapphire Product Video (445582)

2.28ctw Natural White Sapphire, Round, VS

Sapphire

2.28ct total6 pcs
$ 300.73
4.4 mm
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17.63ct Natural Medium Light-Brown Star Sunstone, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

17.63ct Natural Medium Light-Brown Star Sunstone, Oval, Opaque

Star Sunstone

17.63ct1 pc
$ 146.33
17.9 x 14.2 mm
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2.20ct Natural Medium Orange Spessartite Garnet, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

2.20ct Natural Medium Orange Spessartite Garnet, Oval, Transparent

Spessartite Garnet

2.20ct1 pc
$ 54.78
8.2 x 6.3 mm
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12.94ct Natural Multicolor Agate, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

12.94ct Natural Multicolor Agate, Oval, Opaque

Agate

12.94ct1 pc
$ 10.31
17.2 x 15.1 mm
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1.95ct Natural Amber Orange Hessonite Garnet, Cushion, VS, Photo A

1.95ct Natural Amber Orange Hessonite Garnet, Cushion, VS

Hessonite Garnet

1.95ct1 pc
$ 32.79
7 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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0.56ct Natural London Blue Topaz, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.56ct Natural London Blue Topaz, Oval, VVS-VS

Topaz

0.56ct1 pc
$ 4.47
7 x 4.1 mm
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2.46ct Natural Lemon Yellow Quartz, Flower Cut, Transparent, Photo A

2.46ct Natural Lemon Yellow Quartz, Flower Cut, Transparent

Quartz

2.46ct1 pc
$ 8.08
10 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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16.24ct Natural Medium Yellow Quartz, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS, Photo A
Quartz Product Video (394844)

16.24ct Natural Medium Yellow Quartz, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS

Quartz

16.24ct1 pc
$ 88.96
15 x 15 mm (calibrated)
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2.82ct Natural Golden Orange Citrine, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

2.82ct Natural Golden Orange Citrine, Oval, VVS-VS

Citrine

2.82ct1 pc
$ 19.66
11 x 9 mm (calibrated)
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1.95ctw Natural Deep Violet Blue Tanzanite, Oval, VS, Photo A

1.95ctw Natural Deep Violet Blue Tanzanite, Oval, VS

Tanzanite

1.95ct total4 pcs
$ 138.88
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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1.26ct Natural Light Grayish Violet Spinel, Cushion, VVS, Photo A

1.26ct Natural Light Grayish Violet Spinel, Cushion, VVS

Spinel

1.26ct1 pc
$ 82.23
6.9 x 6 mm
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4.49ct Natural Medium-Dark Golden Citrine, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

4.49ct Natural Medium-Dark Golden Citrine, Oval, VVS-VS

Citrine

4.49ct1 pc
$ 34.43
12 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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2.08ct Natural Light Orange Moonstone, Cushion, Translucent, Photo A

2.08ct Natural Light Orange Moonstone, Cushion, Translucent

Moonstone

2.08ct1 pc
$ 4.14
9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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6.70ct Natural Cherry Pink Tone Kunzite, Oval, VVS, Photo A

6.70ct Natural Cherry Pink Tone Kunzite, Oval, VVS

Kunzite

6.70ct1 pc
$ 166.83
13.4 x 7.9 mm
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4.29ct Natural Deep Pink Strawberry Quartz, Round, Translucent, Photo A

4.29ct Natural Deep Pink Strawberry Quartz, Round, Translucent

Strawberry Quartz

4.29ct1 pc
$ 32.90
11 mm (calibrated)
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4.58ct Natural Yellow Green Apatite, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS, Photo A
Apatite Product Video (439318)

4.58ct Natural Yellow Green Apatite, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS

Apatite

4.58ct1 pc
$ 235.84
10 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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0.71ct Natural Medium Gold Citrine, Heart, VS, Photo A

0.71ct Natural Medium Gold Citrine, Heart, VS

Citrine

0.71ct1 pc
$ 5.66
6 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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4.26ct Natural Medium Green Agate, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

4.26ct Natural Medium Green Agate, Oval, Translucent

Agate

4.26ct1 pc
$ 4.62
12 x 8 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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