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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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4.04ctw Natural Deep Blue Star Sapphire, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

4.04ctw Natural Deep Blue Star Sapphire, Oval, Opaque

Star Sapphire

4.04ct total4 pcs
$ 88.53
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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1.58ct Natural Medium Green Tourmaline, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.58ct Natural Medium Green Tourmaline, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS

Tourmaline

1.58ct1 pc
$ 33.41
20.7 x 3.1 mm
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7.33ct Natural Deep Navy Blue Aquamarine, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

7.33ct Natural Deep Navy Blue Aquamarine, Oval, Translucent

Aquamarine

7.33ct1 pc
$ 152.10
16.9 x 10.7 mm
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2.87ctw Natural Clear White Topaz, Cushion, VVS-VS, Photo A

2.87ctw Natural Clear White Topaz, Cushion, VVS-VS

Topaz

2.87ct total6 pcs
$ 15.73
4.6 x 4.6 mm
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1.53ctw Natural Scarlet Red Pyrope Garnet, Oval, VS, Photo A

1.53ctw Natural Scarlet Red Pyrope Garnet, Oval, VS

Pyrope Garnet

1.53ct total2 pcs
$ 11.74
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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2.75ct Natural Purplish Blue Chalcedony, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

2.75ct Natural Purplish Blue Chalcedony, Oval, Transparent

Chalcedony

2.75ct1 pc
$ 5.48
10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
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0.62ct Natural Pinkish Red Ruby, Pear Shape, VS-SI, Photo A

0.62ct Natural Pinkish Red Ruby, Pear Shape, VS-SI

Ruby

0.62ct1 pc
$ 55.58
5.8 x 4.1 mm
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1.23ct Natural Reddish Orange Hessonite Garnet, Oval, VS, Photo A

1.23ct Natural Reddish Orange Hessonite Garnet, Oval, VS

Hessonite Garnet

1.23ct1 pc
$ 24.50
7.2 x 5.8 mm
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1.21ct Natural Multicolor Black Opal, Cushion, Translucent, Photo A

1.21ct Natural Multicolor Black Opal, Cushion, Translucent

Black Opal

1.21ct1 pc
$ 36.83
10.7 x 6.1 mm
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0.78ct Natural Light Golden Morganite, Cushion, VS, Photo A

0.78ct Natural Light Golden Morganite, Cushion, VS

Morganite

0.78ct1 pc
$ 47.00
6 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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4.39ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Round, VS, Photo A

4.39ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Round, VS

Topaz

4.39ct total2 pcs
$ 30.78
8 mm (calibrated)
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7.73ct Natural Multicolor Agate, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

7.73ct Natural Multicolor Agate, Oval, Opaque

Agate

7.73ct1 pc
$ 7.70
14 x 12 mm (calibrated)
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0.78ct Natural London Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.78ct Natural London Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Topaz

0.78ct1 pc
$ 6.22
6.8 x 4.8 mm
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0.82ct Natural Medium Dark-Orange Hessonite Garnet, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.82ct Natural Medium Dark-Orange Hessonite Garnet, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS

Hessonite Garnet

0.82ct1 pc
$ 12.19
6 x 5 mm
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3.20ctw Natural Deep Gold Citrine, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

3.20ctw Natural Deep Gold Citrine, Oval, VVS-VS

Citrine

3.20ct total2 pcs
$ 17.53
9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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1.69ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Oval, VS, Photo A

1.69ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Oval, VS

Topaz

1.69ct total6 pcs
$ 9.26
5.1 x 3.2 mm
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20.70ct Natural Multicolor Ruby-Zoisite, Flower Cut, Opaque, Photo A

20.70ct Natural Multicolor Ruby-Zoisite, Flower Cut, Opaque

Ruby-Zoisite

20.70ct1 pc
$ 24.72
19.9 x 16.5 mm
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0.89ctw Natural Light Lively Green Peridot, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.89ctw Natural Light Lively Green Peridot, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Peridot

0.89ct total2 pcs
$ 6.82
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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0.39ct Natural Medium Red Sapphire, Heart, VS, Photo A

0.39ct Natural Medium Red Sapphire, Heart, VS

Sapphire

0.39ct1 pc
$ 20.07
4.6 x 4.6 mm
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2.15ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Fancy, VS, Photo A

2.15ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Fancy, VS

Topaz

2.15ct total2 pcs
$ 11.79
7.2 x 5.2 mm
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0.93ct Natural Purple-Red Tone Rhodolite Garnet, Oval, VS, Photo A

0.93ct Natural Purple-Red Tone Rhodolite Garnet, Oval, VS

Rhodolite Garnet

0.93ct1 pc
$ 20.38
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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1.22ct Natural True Blue Kyanite, Oval, SI, Photo A

1.22ct Natural True Blue Kyanite, Oval, SI

Kyanite

1.22ct1 pc
$ 30.38
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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1.33ct Natural Bubblegum Pink Tourmaline, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.33ct Natural Bubblegum Pink Tourmaline, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS

Tourmaline

1.33ct1 pc
$ 96.17
7.7 x 5 mm
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4.96ctw Natural Multicolor Labradorite, Marquise, Translucent, Photo A

4.96ctw Natural Multicolor Labradorite, Marquise, Translucent

Labradorite

4.96ct total2 pcs
$ 10.96
12 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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0.70ct Natural Light Yellow Color-Change Diaspore, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.70ct Natural Light Yellow Color-Change Diaspore, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Color-Change Diaspore

0.70ct1 pc
$ 36.95
13.1 x 3.8 mm
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2.01ct Natural Medium-Dark Orange Hessonite Garnet, Square, VS-SI, Photo A

2.01ct Natural Medium-Dark Orange Hessonite Garnet, Square, VS-SI

Hessonite Garnet

2.01ct1 pc
$ 44.04
7.4 x 7.3 mm
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24.80ct Natural Light Pink Rose Quartz, Oval, Transparent/Translucent, Photo A

24.80ct Natural Light Pink Rose Quartz, Oval, Transparent/Translucent

Rose Quartz

24.80ct1 pc
$ 35.32
17 x 15.9 mm
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15.00ctw Natural Multicolor Agate, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

15.00ctw Natural Multicolor Agate, Oval, Transparent

Agate

15.00ct total2 pcs
$ 62.25
23 x 9.5 mm
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1.27ct Natural Light Gold Citrine, Round, VS, Photo A

1.27ct Natural Light Gold Citrine, Round, VS

Citrine

1.27ct1 pc
$ 8.43
7 mm (calibrated)
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0.75ct Natural Bright Green Peridot, Oval, VS, Photo A

0.75ct Natural Bright Green Peridot, Oval, VS

Peridot

0.75ct1 pc
$ 5.23
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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7.02ctw Natural Multicolor Mystic Quartz, Round, VVS-VS, Photo A

7.02ctw Natural Multicolor Mystic Quartz, Round, VVS-VS

Mystic Quartz

7.02ct total2 pcs
$ 41.95
10 mm (calibrated)
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3.99ctw Natural Warm Brown Smoky Quartz, Round, VS, Photo A

3.99ctw Natural Warm Brown Smoky Quartz, Round, VS

Smoky Quartz

3.99ct total2 pcs
$ 8.75
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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