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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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1.64ctw Natural Medium Red Pyrope Garnet, Square, VS, Photo A

1.64ctw Natural Medium Red Pyrope Garnet, Square, VS

Pyrope Garnet

1.64ct total2 pcs
$ 12.58
5 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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18.52ct Natural Multicolor Agate, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

18.52ct Natural Multicolor Agate, Oval, Opaque

Agate

18.52ct1 pc
$ 14.76
21.4 x 16.1 mm
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1.49ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.49ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Topaz

1.49ct total2 pcs
$ 10.56
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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4.79ct Natural Reddish Pink Tone Strawberry Quartz, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

4.79ct Natural Reddish Pink Tone Strawberry Quartz, Oval, Translucent

Strawberry Quartz

4.79ct1 pc
$ 57.25
12 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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3.85ctw Natural Dark Orange-Gold Citrine, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

3.85ctw Natural Dark Orange-Gold Citrine, Oval, VVS-VS

Citrine

3.85ct total2 pcs
$ 25.31
10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
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0.41ct Natural Deep Pink Sapphire, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.41ct Natural Deep Pink Sapphire, Oval, VVS-VS

Sapphire

0.41ct1 pc
$ 41.10
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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12.55ct Natural Medium Purple Star Ruby, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

12.55ct Natural Medium Purple Star Ruby, Oval, Opaque

Star Ruby

12.55ct1 pc
$ 137.50
14 x 12 mm (calibrated)
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1.22ct Natural Multicolor Ammolite, Baguette, Opaque, Photo A

1.22ct Natural Multicolor Ammolite, Baguette, Opaque

Ammolite

1.22ct1 pc
$ 24.30
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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0.83ct Natural Very Light Royal Purple Pink Sapphire, Fancy, VS, Photo A

0.83ct Natural Very Light Royal Purple Pink Sapphire, Fancy, VS

Sapphire

0.83ct1 pc
$ 92.59
7.6 x 5.6 mm
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8.13ct Natural Light Pink Kunzite, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS, Photo A
Kunzite Product Video (695360)

8.13ct Natural Light Pink Kunzite, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS

Kunzite

8.13ct1 pc
$ 202.44
11 x 11 mm (calibrated)
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1.36ct Natural Light Pink Tourmaline, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.36ct Natural Light Pink Tourmaline, Oval, VVS-VS

Tourmaline

1.36ct1 pc
$ 158.03
7.4 x 7 mm
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3.87ct Natural Cherry Pink Tone Kunzite, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS, Photo A

3.87ct Natural Cherry Pink Tone Kunzite, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS

Kunzite

3.87ct1 pc
$ 96.36
10 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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1.67ctw Natural Dark Red Pyrope Garnet, Heart, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.67ctw Natural Dark Red Pyrope Garnet, Heart, VVS-VS

Pyrope Garnet

1.67ct total2 pcs
$ 12.81
6 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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2.80ctw Natural White Zircon, Oval, VVS, Photo A

2.80ctw Natural White Zircon, Oval, VVS

Zircon

2.80ct total2 pcs
$ 16.72
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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1.32ct Natural Light Yellow Sphene, Round, VS-SI, Photo A
Sphene Product Video (526320)

1.32ct Natural Light Yellow Sphene, Round, VS-SI

Sphene

1.32ct1 pc
$ 79.54
6.5 mm (calibrated)
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18.63ctw Natural Multicolor Fossil Coral, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

18.63ctw Natural Multicolor Fossil Coral, Oval, Opaque

Fossil Coral

18.63ct total2 pcs
$ 36.74
19.9 x 13.1 mm
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0.52ct Natural Deep Green Tourmaline, Baguette, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.52ct Natural Deep Green Tourmaline, Baguette, VVS-VS

Tourmaline

0.52ct1 pc
$ 18.13
5 x 3.7 mm
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1.86ct Natural Medium Dark-Red Ruby, Pear Shape, VS-SI, Photo A

1.86ct Natural Medium Dark-Red Ruby, Pear Shape, VS-SI

Ruby

1.86ct1 pc
$ 166.73
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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5.32ct Natural Clear and Gold-Bronze Rutile Quartz, Oval, Transparent/Translucent, Photo A

5.32ct Natural Clear and Gold-Bronze Rutile Quartz, Oval, Transparent/Translucent

Rutile Quartz

5.32ct1 pc
$ 29.14
11.5 x 9.5 mm
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0.61ct Natural Golden-Orange Citrine, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.61ct Natural Golden-Orange Citrine, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Citrine

0.61ct1 pc
$ 3.04
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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27.53ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

27.53ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Oval, Opaque

Jasper

27.53ct1 pc
$ 18.71
31.6 x 23.3 mm
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39.14ct Natural Warm Brown Tiger's Eye, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

39.14ct Natural Warm Brown Tiger's Eye, Oval, Opaque

Tiger's Eye

39.14ct1 pc
$ 18.01
31.4 x 21.7 mm
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3.24ctw Natural White Zircon, Round, VS, Photo A

3.24ctw Natural White Zircon, Round, VS

Zircon

3.24ct total2 pcs
$ 88.74
7 mm (calibrated)
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2.24ctw Natural Grayish Green Sapphire, Round, VS, Photo A

2.24ctw Natural Grayish Green Sapphire, Round, VS

Sapphire

2.24ct total100 pcs
$ 109.44
1.6 mm
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2.06ct Natural Deep Purplish Violet Amethyst, Trillion, VS, Photo A

2.06ct Natural Deep Purplish Violet Amethyst, Trillion, VS

Amethyst

2.06ct1 pc
$ 15.79
9 x 9 mm (calibrated)
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1.44ct Natural Deep Golden Orange Citrine, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.44ct Natural Deep Golden Orange Citrine, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS

Citrine

1.44ct1 pc
$ 9.46
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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6.37ct Natural Light Green Prehnite, Fancy, Translucent, Photo A

6.37ct Natural Light Green Prehnite, Fancy, Translucent

Prehnite

6.37ct1 pc
$ 10.47
17.3 x 10.9 mm
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3.41ct Natural Medium Light-Pink Strawberry Quartz, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

3.41ct Natural Medium Light-Pink Strawberry Quartz, Oval, Transparent

Strawberry Quartz

3.41ct1 pc
$ 25.58
11 x 9 mm (calibrated)
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1.31ct Natural Earthy Yellow Color-Change Diaspore, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.31ct Natural Earthy Yellow Color-Change Diaspore, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Color-Change Diaspore

1.31ct1 pc
$ 45.92
11.9 x 4.9 mm
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2.16ctw Natural Medium Light Brown Color-Change Garnet, Oval, VS, Photo A

2.16ctw Natural Medium Light Brown Color-Change Garnet, Oval, VS

Color-Change Garnet

2.16ct total2 pcs
$ 172.56
6.6 x 5.4 mm
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5.50ct Natural Black Star Sapphire, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

5.50ct Natural Black Star Sapphire, Oval, Opaque

Star Sapphire

5.50ct1 pc
$ 109.56
11 x 9 mm (calibrated)
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3.60ctw Natural Warm Brown Smoky Quartz, Round, VVS-VS, Photo A

3.60ctw Natural Warm Brown Smoky Quartz, Round, VVS-VS

Smoky Quartz

3.60ct total2 pcs
$ 7.89
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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