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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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15.11ct Natural Blue Green Larimar, Oval, Opaque, Photo A
Larimar Product Video (673937)

15.11ct Natural Blue Green Larimar, Oval, Opaque

Larimar

15.11ct1 pc
$ 180.43
20 x 15 mm (calibrated)
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3.16ct Natural Medium Violet Amethyst, Trillion, VVS-VS, Photo A

3.16ct Natural Medium Violet Amethyst, Trillion, VVS-VS

Amethyst

3.16ct1 pc
$ 20.77
10 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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60.37ct Natural Multicolor Rhodonite, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

60.37ct Natural Multicolor Rhodonite, Oval, Opaque

Rhodonite

60.37ct1 pc
$ 34.87
39.8 x 25.2 mm
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0.62ct Natural Medium Green Peridot, Marquise, VS, Photo A

0.62ct Natural Medium Green Peridot, Marquise, VS

Peridot

0.62ct1 pc
$ 9.26
8 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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5.53ct Natural White Topaz, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

5.53ct Natural White Topaz, Oval, VVS-VS

Topaz

5.53ct1 pc
$ 36.72
12 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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3.85ctw Natural Medium Purple Rhodolite Garnet, Oval, VS, Photo A

3.85ctw Natural Medium Purple Rhodolite Garnet, Oval, VS

Rhodolite Garnet

3.85ct total4 pcs
$ 81.87
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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0.61ct Natural Multicolor Opal, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

0.61ct Natural Multicolor Opal, Oval, Opaque

Opal

0.61ct1 pc
$ 18.23
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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0.78ct Natural Very Light Royal Purple Pink Spinel, Heart, VS, Photo A

0.78ct Natural Very Light Royal Purple Pink Spinel, Heart, VS

Spinel

0.78ct1 pc
$ 93.60
6.5 x 5.9 mm
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33.79ct Natural Reddish Purple Star Ruby, Oval, Opaque, Photo A
Star Ruby Product Video (522675)

33.79ct Natural Reddish Purple Star Ruby, Oval, Opaque

Star Ruby

33.79ct1 pc
$ 370.20
20.2 x 17.1 mm
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2.29ct Natural Forest Green Tourmaline, Flower Cut, Translucent, Photo A

2.29ct Natural Forest Green Tourmaline, Flower Cut, Translucent

Tourmaline

2.29ct1 pc
$ 20.91
10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
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4.15ctw Natural Light Lively Green Peridot, Oval, VS, Photo A

4.15ctw Natural Light Lively Green Peridot, Oval, VS

Peridot

4.15ct total4 pcs
$ 45.47
7.8 x 5.7 mm
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0.64ctw Natural Light Pink Sapphire, Oval, VS, Photo A

0.64ctw Natural Light Pink Sapphire, Oval, VS

Sapphire

0.64ct total2 pcs
$ 58.55
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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31.63ct Natural Multicolor Green Bloodstone, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

31.63ct Natural Multicolor Green Bloodstone, Oval, Opaque

Bloodstone

31.63ct1 pc
$ 47.26
22.8 x 18.5 mm
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7.95ct Natural Schorl Tourmaline, Pear Shape, Opaque, Photo A

7.95ct Natural Schorl Tourmaline, Pear Shape, Opaque

Tourmaline

7.95ct1 pc
$ 39.59
15.4 x 12.9 mm
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13.36ct Natural Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian, Pear Shape, Opaque, Photo A

13.36ct Natural Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian, Pear Shape, Opaque

Obsidian

13.36ct1 pc
$ 9.98
27 x 18.2 mm
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17.43ctw Natural Multicolor Pietersite, Cushion, Opaque, Photo A

17.43ctw Natural Multicolor Pietersite, Cushion, Opaque

Pietersite

17.43ct total2 pcs
$ 69.96
30.1 x 10.1 mm
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0.86ct Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.86ct Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Topaz

0.86ct1 pc
$ 8.85
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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2.35ctw Natural Bright Orange Sapphire, Round, VVS-VS, Photo A

2.35ctw Natural Bright Orange Sapphire, Round, VVS-VS

Sapphire

2.35ct total4 pcs
$ 154.61
5 mm (calibrated)
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1.50ctw Natural Multicolor Labradorite, Round, Translucent, Photo A

1.50ctw Natural Multicolor Labradorite, Round, Translucent

Labradorite

1.50ct total2 pcs
$ 3.23
5.3 mm
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239.35ct Natural Navy Blue Lapis Lazuli, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

239.35ct Natural Navy Blue Lapis Lazuli, Fancy, Opaque

Lapis Lazuli

239.35ct1 pc
$ 99.33
82 x 18.7 mm
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3.05ct Natural Medium Violet Amethyst, Trillion, VVS-VS, Photo A

3.05ct Natural Medium Violet Amethyst, Trillion, VVS-VS

Amethyst

3.05ct1 pc
$ 21.26
10 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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1.81ct Natural Golden Citrine, Round, VVS, Photo A

1.81ct Natural Golden Citrine, Round, VVS

Citrine

1.81ct1 pc
$ 12.62
8 mm (calibrated)
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0.64ct Natural Greenish Blue Sapphire, Cushion, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.64ct Natural Greenish Blue Sapphire, Cushion, VVS-VS

Sapphire

0.64ct1 pc
$ 51.00
5.1 x 4.2 mm
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1.68ct Natural Light Gold Beryl, Oval, VVS, Photo A

1.68ct Natural Light Gold Beryl, Oval, VVS

Beryl

1.68ct1 pc
$ 33.47
9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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3.52ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

3.52ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Oval, VVS-VS

Topaz

3.52ct total4 pcs
$ 19.36
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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0.80ct Natural Light Yellow Color-Change Diaspore, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS, Photo A

0.80ct Natural Light Yellow Color-Change Diaspore, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS

Color-Change Diaspore

0.80ct1 pc
$ 25.46
7.1 x 4.2 mm
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5.56ctw Natural Pinkish Violet Amethyst, Trillion, VS, Photo A

5.56ctw Natural Pinkish Violet Amethyst, Trillion, VS

Amethyst

5.56ct total2 pcs
$ 38.76
10 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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4.71ctw Natural White Zircon, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

4.71ctw Natural White Zircon, Oval, VVS-VS

Zircon

4.71ct total6 pcs
$ 27.92
6.1 x 4.2 mm
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0.59ct Natural Medium Green Tourmaline, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS-SI, Photo A

0.59ct Natural Medium Green Tourmaline, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS-SI

Tourmaline

0.59ct1 pc
$ 29.38
7 x 3.2 mm
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1.69ct Natural Deep Orange Hessonite Garnet, Oval, VS-SI, Photo A

1.69ct Natural Deep Orange Hessonite Garnet, Oval, VS-SI

Hessonite Garnet

1.69ct1 pc
$ 27.78
7.8 x 6.5 mm
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4.49ct Natural Cool Green Emerald, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS-SI, Photo A
Emerald Product Video (714596)

4.49ct Natural Cool Green Emerald, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS-SI

Emerald

4.49ct1 pc
$ 10,062.09
11 x 9 mm (calibrated)
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0.37ct Natural Medium Red Sapphire, Pear Shape, VS, Photo A

0.37ct Natural Medium Red Sapphire, Pear Shape, VS

Sapphire

0.37ct1 pc
$ 55.28
5.2 x 4.1 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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