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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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1.19ct Natural Pale Yellow Color-Change Diaspore, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS, Photo A

1.19ct Natural Pale Yellow Color-Change Diaspore, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS

Color-Change Diaspore

1.19ct1 pc
$ 63.99
8.7 x 4.3 mm
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4.43ct Natural Flamingo Pink Morganite, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

4.43ct Natural Flamingo Pink Morganite, Oval, Transparent

Morganite

4.43ct1 pc
$ 48.54
12 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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9.66ct Natural Multicolor Boulder Opal, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

9.66ct Natural Multicolor Boulder Opal, Fancy, Opaque

Boulder Opal

9.66ct1 pc
$ 48.11
26.4 x 12.5 mm
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1.18ct Natural Bright Green Emerald, Round, Translucent, Photo A

1.18ct Natural Bright Green Emerald, Round, Translucent

Emerald

1.18ct1 pc
$ 82.27
6.5 mm (calibrated)
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0.65ct Natural Earth Orange Sphalerite, Oval, SI, Photo A

0.65ct Natural Earth Orange Sphalerite, Oval, SI

Sphalerite

0.65ct1 pc
$ 32.37
5.3 x 4.9 mm
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0.06ct Natural Blue Diamond, Round, VS, Photo A

0.06ct Natural Blue Diamond, Round, VS

Diamond

0.06ct1 pc
$ 59.76
2.3 mm (calibrated)
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0.68ct Natural Light Violet Blue Sapphire, Heart, VS, Photo A

0.68ct Natural Light Violet Blue Sapphire, Heart, VS

Sapphire

0.68ct1 pc
$ 39.51
5.4 x 5.1 mm
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1.92ct Natural Medium Orange Hessonite Garnet, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS-SI, Photo A

1.92ct Natural Medium Orange Hessonite Garnet, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS-SI

Hessonite Garnet

1.92ct1 pc
$ 31.68
8.6 x 6.3 mm
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1.71ctw Natural White Zircon, Oval, VVS, Photo A

1.71ctw Natural White Zircon, Oval, VVS

Zircon

1.71ct total2 pcs
$ 10.42
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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0.99ct Natural Light Yellow Citrine, Round, VVS, Photo A

0.99ct Natural Light Yellow Citrine, Round, VVS

Citrine

0.99ct1 pc
$ 6.57
7 mm (calibrated)
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3.70ct Natural Clear White Topaz, Oval, VS, Photo A

3.70ct Natural Clear White Topaz, Oval, VS

Topaz

3.70ct1 pc
$ 28.38
11 x 9 mm (calibrated)
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2.38ctw Natural Deep Scarlet Red Pyrope Garnet, Marquise, VVS-VS, Photo A

2.38ctw Natural Deep Scarlet Red Pyrope Garnet, Marquise, VVS-VS

Pyrope Garnet

2.38ct total2 pcs
$ 20.86
9.9 x 5 mm
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62.94ct Natural Intense Violet Amethyst, Pear Shape, VVS, Photo A
Amethyst Product Video (724443)

62.94ct Natural Intense Violet Amethyst, Pear Shape, VVS

Amethyst

62.94ct1 pc
$ 471.42
32.5 x 21.7 mm
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19.50ct Natural Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian, Pear Shape, Opaque, Photo A

19.50ct Natural Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian, Pear Shape, Opaque

Obsidian

19.50ct1 pc
$ 9.71
25.8 x 20.7 mm
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5.77ct Natural Multicolor Fire Agate, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

5.77ct Natural Multicolor Fire Agate, Fancy, Opaque

Fire Agate

5.77ct1 pc
$ 48.86
12.1 x 10.9 mm
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2.11ctw Natural Medium Green Sphene, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

2.11ctw Natural Medium Green Sphene, Oval, Transparent

Sphene

2.11ct total2 pcs
$ 10.51
6.1 x 5.4 mm
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29.19ct Natural Boysenberry Purple Ruby-Zoisite, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A
Ruby-Zoisite Product Video (335173)

29.19ct Natural Boysenberry Purple Ruby-Zoisite, Fancy, Opaque

Ruby-Zoisite

29.19ct1 pc
$ 82.28
33.1 x 24.2 mm
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2.63ctw Natural Multicolor Andalusite, Round, VS, Photo A

2.63ctw Natural Multicolor Andalusite, Round, VS

Andalusite

2.63ct total20 pcs
$ 105.44
3.3 mm
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9.75ct Natural Schorl Tourmaline, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

9.75ct Natural Schorl Tourmaline, Oval, Opaque

Tourmaline

9.75ct1 pc
$ 48.56
14 x 12 mm (calibrated)
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0.97ctw Natural White Zircon, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A
Zircon Product Video (630679)

0.97ctw Natural White Zircon, Oval, VVS-VS

Zircon

0.97ct total2 pcs
$ 47.34
5.1 x 3.2 mm
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0.43ct Natural Medium Orange Spessartite Garnet, Oval, VS, Photo A

0.43ct Natural Medium Orange Spessartite Garnet, Oval, VS

Spessartite Garnet

0.43ct1 pc
$ 12.85
5 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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7.57ctw Natural Dark Golden Citrine, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A
Citrine Product Video (511094)

7.57ctw Natural Dark Golden Citrine, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Citrine

7.57ct total2 pcs
$ 49.76
12 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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2.25ctw Natural Very Light Yellow Color-Change Diaspore, Cushion, VVS, Photo A

2.25ctw Natural Very Light Yellow Color-Change Diaspore, Cushion, VVS

Color-Change Diaspore

2.25ct total2 pcs
$ 115.87
10.9 x 4 mm
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1.96ctw Natural Deep Azure Apatite, Oval, VS, Photo A

1.96ctw Natural Deep Azure Apatite, Oval, VS

Apatite

1.96ct total6 pcs
$ 43.06
5 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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1.42ct Natural Light Purple Spinel, Oval, VS, Photo A
Spinel Product Video (349394)

1.42ct Natural Light Purple Spinel, Oval, VS

Spinel

1.42ct1 pc
$ 235.72
7.4 x 6.2 mm
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1.64ct Natural Brownish Orange Zircon, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS, Photo A

1.64ct Natural Brownish Orange Zircon, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS

Zircon

1.64ct1 pc
$ 26.95
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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27.10ct Natural Brownish Peach Moonstone, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

27.10ct Natural Brownish Peach Moonstone, Oval, Opaque

Moonstone

27.10ct1 pc
$ 40.49
22.2 x 16.1 mm
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3.86ct Natural Black Star Sapphire, Pear Shape, Opaque, Photo A

3.86ct Natural Black Star Sapphire, Pear Shape, Opaque

Star Sapphire

3.86ct1 pc
$ 69.21
9.6 x 7.7 mm
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1.28ct Natural Forest Green Tourmaline, Baguette, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.28ct Natural Forest Green Tourmaline, Baguette, VVS-VS

Tourmaline

1.28ct1 pc
$ 44.62
11.5 x 3.8 mm
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9.42ct Natural Multicolor Labradorite, Pear Shape, Translucent, Photo A

9.42ct Natural Multicolor Labradorite, Pear Shape, Translucent

Labradorite

9.42ct1 pc
$ 20.82
16 x 12 mm (calibrated)
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4.98ct Natural Fire Orange Sapphire, Oval, VS-SI, Photo A
Sapphire Product Video (398771)

4.98ct Natural Fire Orange Sapphire, Oval, VS-SI

Sapphire

4.98ct1 pc
$ 1,000.28
11 x 9 mm (calibrated)
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26.02ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

26.02ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Fancy, Opaque

Jasper

26.02ct1 pc
$ 12.26
22.5 x 17.7 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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