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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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0.64ct Natural Pistachio Green Emerald, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

0.64ct Natural Pistachio Green Emerald, Oval, Translucent

Emerald

0.64ct1 pc
$ 51.00
5.7 x 4.8 mm
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32.71ct Natural Black with Bronze Feather Pyrite, Cushion, Opaque, Photo A

32.71ct Natural Black with Bronze Feather Pyrite, Cushion, Opaque

Feather Pyrite

32.71ct1 pc
$ 25.52
28.4 x 19.8 mm
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1.97ct Natural Medium Dark-Orange Hessonite Garnet, Oval, VS, Photo A

1.97ct Natural Medium Dark-Orange Hessonite Garnet, Oval, VS

Hessonite Garnet

1.97ct1 pc
$ 37.28
8.2 x 7 mm
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0.53ct Natural Warm Green Sapphire, Oval, VS, Photo A

0.53ct Natural Warm Green Sapphire, Oval, VS

Sapphire

0.53ct1 pc
$ 39.18
5 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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0.20ct Natural Electric Green Emerald, Round, SI, Photo A

0.20ct Natural Electric Green Emerald, Round, SI

Emerald

0.20ct1 pc
$ 49.80
3.5 mm (calibrated)
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1.98ctw Natural Black Onyx, Round, Opaque, Photo A

1.98ctw Natural Black Onyx, Round, Opaque

Onyx

1.98ct total2 pcs
$ 3.94
5.5 mm (calibrated)
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1.29ctw Natural Golden Sapphire, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.29ctw Natural Golden Sapphire, Oval, VVS-VS

Sapphire

1.29ct total2 pcs
$ 70.23
6 x 5 mm
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1.37ct Natural Light Red Ruby, Oval, VS, Photo A

1.37ct Natural Light Red Ruby, Oval, VS

Ruby

1.37ct1 pc
$ 40.94
7.3 x 5.3 mm
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17.71ct Natural Dark Blue Lapis Lazuli, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

17.71ct Natural Dark Blue Lapis Lazuli, Oval, Opaque

Lapis Lazuli

17.71ct1 pc
$ 30.34
17.1 x 13.4 mm
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0.67ct Natural Medium Green Sapphire, Heart, VS, Photo A

0.67ct Natural Medium Green Sapphire, Heart, VS

Sapphire

0.67ct1 pc
$ 36.65
5 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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0.41ct Natural Pastel Blue Sapphire, Heart, VS, Photo A

0.41ct Natural Pastel Blue Sapphire, Heart, VS

Sapphire

0.41ct1 pc
$ 32.67
4.3 x 4.3 mm
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1.67ct Natural Cantaloupe Orange Moonstone, Trillion, Translucent, Photo A

1.67ct Natural Cantaloupe Orange Moonstone, Trillion, Translucent

Moonstone

1.67ct1 pc
$ 3.33
8 x 8 mm (calibrated)
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30.47ct Natural Medium Yellow Quartz, Oval, VVS, Photo A

30.47ct Natural Medium Yellow Quartz, Oval, VVS

Quartz

30.47ct1 pc
$ 50.07
21.4 x 17.9 mm
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1.44ct Natural Dark Golden Citrine, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS, Photo A

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

Citrine

1.44ct1 pc
$ 9.46
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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7.73ctw Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Marquise, VVS-VS, Photo A

7.73ctw Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Marquise, VVS-VS

Topaz

7.73ct total2 pcs
$ 54.45
13.9 x 8.2 mm
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3.29ct Natural Medium Green Druzy Variscite, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

3.29ct Natural Medium Green Druzy Variscite, Fancy, Opaque

Druzy Variscite

3.29ct1 pc
$ 15.53
17.6 x 8.3 mm
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0.64ct Natural Bright Orange Sapphire, Oval, VVS, Photo A

0.64ct Natural Bright Orange Sapphire, Oval, VVS

Sapphire

0.64ct1 pc
$ 95.62
6 x 4.2 mm
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5.43ct Natural Light Brown Moonstone, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

5.43ct Natural Light Brown Moonstone, Oval, Translucent

Moonstone

5.43ct1 pc
$ 11.72
14.1 x 10.6 mm
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4.00ctw Natural Gold Citrine, Heart, VVS-VS, Photo A

4.00ctw Natural Gold Citrine, Heart, VVS-VS

Citrine

4.00ct total4 pcs
$ 30.68
6.7 x 6.6 mm
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1.55ctw Natural Light Lime Green Demantoid Garnet, Round, VS-SI, Photo A

1.55ctw Natural Light Lime Green Demantoid Garnet, Round, VS-SI

Demantoid Garnet

1.55ct total10 pcs
$ 67.93
3 mm (calibrated)
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39.99ct Natural Greenish White Jadeite, Fancy, Translucent, Photo A

39.99ct Natural Greenish White Jadeite, Fancy, Translucent

Jadeite

39.99ct1 pc
$ 12.75
27.5 x 21.7 mm
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0.51ctw Natural Medium Orange Sapphire, Baguette, VS, Photo A

0.51ctw Natural Medium Orange Sapphire, Baguette, VS

Sapphire

0.51ct total2 pcs
$ 25.80
4.5 x 2.5 mm
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1.80ct Natural Pinkish Red Ruby, Round, SI, Photo A

1.80ct Natural Pinkish Red Ruby, Round, SI

Ruby

1.80ct1 pc
$ 134.46
7 mm (calibrated)
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5.05ctw Natural Clear White Topaz, Square, VVS-VS, Photo A

5.05ctw Natural Clear White Topaz, Square, VVS-VS

Topaz

5.05ct total10 pcs
$ 40.67
4 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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2.72ctw Natural Dark Red Pyrope Garnet, Square, VS, Photo A

2.72ctw Natural Dark Red Pyrope Garnet, Square, VS

Pyrope Garnet

2.72ct total6 pcs
$ 20.86
4 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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0.54ct Natural Light Royal Purple Pink Sapphire, Oval, VVS, Photo A

0.54ct Natural Light Royal Purple Pink Sapphire, Oval, VVS

Sapphire

0.54ct1 pc
$ 54.47
6.3 x 4.5 mm
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8.61ct Natural Umber Brown Smoky Quartz, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS, Photo A

8.61ct Natural Umber Brown Smoky Quartz, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS

Smoky Quartz

8.61ct1 pc
$ 16.88
13 x 13 mm (calibrated)
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1.74ct Natural Watermelon Tourmaline, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

1.74ct Natural Watermelon Tourmaline, Oval, Transparent

Tourmaline

1.74ct1 pc
$ 52.20
10 x 6.1 mm
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5.25ct Natural Bright Orange Spessartite Garnet, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

5.25ct Natural Bright Orange Spessartite Garnet, Oval, Transparent

Spessartite Garnet

5.25ct1 pc
$ 130.73
10.6 x 8.6 mm
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52.10ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Pear Shape, Opaque, Photo A

52.10ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Pear Shape, Opaque

Jasper

52.10ct1 pc
$ 57.08
35.7 x 31.2 mm
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8.58ctw Natural Golden Citrine, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

8.58ctw Natural Golden Citrine, Oval, VVS-VS

Citrine

8.58ct total2 pcs
$ 65.80
12 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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0.81ct Natural Very Light Green Sapphire, Briolette, VS, Photo A

0.81ct Natural Very Light Green Sapphire, Briolette, VS

Sapphire

0.81ct1 pc
$ 72.61
6.7 x 3.9 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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