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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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1.83ct Natural Multicolor Mystic Quartz, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.83ct Natural Multicolor Mystic Quartz, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Mystic Quartz

1.83ct1 pc
$ 13.18
10 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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1.28ct Natural Pinkish Red Ruby, Oval, VS, Photo A

1.28ct Natural Pinkish Red Ruby, Oval, VS

Ruby

1.28ct1 pc
$ 107.52
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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1.64ct Natural Medium Red Tourmaline, Oval, VS, Photo A

1.64ct Natural Medium Red Tourmaline, Oval, VS

Tourmaline

1.64ct1 pc
$ 295.20
8.1 x 7 mm
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3.19ct Natural Medium Dark-Purple Ruby, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

3.19ct Natural Medium Dark-Purple Ruby, Fancy, Opaque

Ruby

3.19ct1 pc
$ 76.56
13.7 x 9.5 mm
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1.17ct Natural Medium Dark-Brown Kornerupine, Pear Shape, VS, Photo A

1.17ct Natural Medium Dark-Brown Kornerupine, Pear Shape, VS

Kornerupine

1.17ct1 pc
$ 64.35
9 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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19.82ct Natural Multicolor Agate, Round, Opaque, Photo A

19.82ct Natural Multicolor Agate, Round, Opaque

Agate

19.82ct1 pc
$ 19.03
17 mm (calibrated)
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5.61ct Natural Rose Pink Strawberry Quartz, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

5.61ct Natural Rose Pink Strawberry Quartz, Oval, Translucent

Strawberry Quartz

5.61ct1 pc
$ 40.74
14 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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22.34ct Natural Bluish White Rainbow Moonstone, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

22.34ct Natural Bluish White Rainbow Moonstone, Oval, Translucent

Rainbow Moonstone

22.34ct1 pc
$ 26.81
26.3 x 13.8 mm
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0.83ct Natural Teal Sapphire, Cushion, VS, Photo A

0.83ct Natural Teal Sapphire, Cushion, VS

Sapphire

0.83ct1 pc
$ 159.36
5.7 x 4.6 mm
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0.26ct Natural Pinkish Red Ruby, Round, SI-I1, Photo A

0.26ct Natural Pinkish Red Ruby, Round, SI-I1

Ruby

0.26ct1 pc
$ 103.31
3.8 mm
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20.19ctw Natural Multicolor Fossil Coral, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

20.19ctw Natural Multicolor Fossil Coral, Fancy, Opaque

Fossil Coral

20.19ct total2 pcs
$ 26.65
20.4 x 10.3 mm
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0.60ct Natural Deep Blue Sapphire, Round, VS, Photo A

0.60ct Natural Deep Blue Sapphire, Round, VS

Sapphire

0.60ct1 pc
$ 486.97
5 mm (calibrated)
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8.96ctw Natural Medium-Light Golden Citrine, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

8.96ctw Natural Medium-Light Golden Citrine, Oval, VVS-VS

Citrine

8.96ct total2 pcs
$ 64.81
14 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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0.70ct Natural Multicolor Opal, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

0.70ct Natural Multicolor Opal, Oval, Opaque

Opal

0.70ct1 pc
$ 25.20
9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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20.09ct Natural Bluish White Rainbow Moonstone, Fancy, Transparent, Photo A
Rainbow Moonstone Product Video (668894)

20.09ct Natural Bluish White Rainbow Moonstone, Fancy, Transparent

Rainbow Moonstone

20.09ct1 pc
$ 433.94
30.9 x 12 mm
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7.02ctw Natural Medium Golden Citrine, Oval, VVS, Photo A

7.02ctw Natural Medium Golden Citrine, Oval, VVS

Citrine

7.02ct total2 pcs
$ 64.86
14 x 8.1 mm
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4.83ct Natural Deep Blood Red Almandine Garnet, Oval, VS, Photo A

4.83ct Natural Deep Blood Red Almandine Garnet, Oval, VS

Almandine Garnet

4.83ct1 pc
$ 173.88
12.4 x 9.4 mm
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1.04ctw Natural Medium Green Peridot, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

1.04ctw Natural Medium Green Peridot, Oval, Transparent

Peridot

1.04ct total2 pcs
$ 22.46
6 x 4.2 mm
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7.28ctw Natural White Topaz, Square, VVS-VS, Photo A

7.28ctw Natural White Topaz, Square, VVS-VS

Topaz

7.28ct total10 pcs
$ 69.95
5 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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19.46ct Natural Teal Turquoise, Oval, Opaque, Photo A
Turquoise Product Video (679056)

19.46ct Natural Teal Turquoise, Oval, Opaque

Turquoise

19.46ct1 pc
$ 70.52
24.8 x 15.9 mm
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2.71ct Natural Purplish Blue Chalcedony, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

2.71ct Natural Purplish Blue Chalcedony, Oval, Transparent

Chalcedony

2.71ct1 pc
$ 6.50
10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
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44.32ct Natural Medium Violet Charoite, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A
Charoite Product Video (566951)

44.32ct Natural Medium Violet Charoite, Fancy, Opaque

Charoite

44.32ct1 pc
$ 100.04
38.5 x 21.9 mm
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23.89ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

23.89ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Fancy, Opaque

Jasper

23.89ct1 pc
$ 17.34
30.8 x 9.8 mm
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1.14ctw Natural Deep Orange Zircon, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.14ctw Natural Deep Orange Zircon, Oval, VVS-VS

Zircon

1.14ct total2 pcs
$ 34.20
5.2 x 3.9 mm
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1.95ctw Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Fancy, VS, Photo A

1.95ctw Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Fancy, VS

Topaz

1.95ct total2 pcs
$ 12.88
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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0.42ct Natural Bright Orange Sapphire, Pear Shape, VVS, Photo A

0.42ct Natural Bright Orange Sapphire, Pear Shape, VVS

Sapphire

0.42ct1 pc
$ 28.68
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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11.24ct Natural White Rose Quartz, Flower Cut, Transparent, Photo A

11.24ct Natural White Rose Quartz, Flower Cut, Transparent

Rose Quartz

11.24ct1 pc
$ 29.68
17.4 x 17.4 mm
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6.24ct Natural Multicolor Labradorite, Round, Translucent, Photo A

6.24ct Natural Multicolor Labradorite, Round, Translucent

Labradorite

6.24ct1 pc
$ 18.28
12 mm (calibrated)
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2.07ct Natural Light Purple Kunzite, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS, Photo A

2.07ct Natural Light Purple Kunzite, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS

Kunzite

2.07ct1 pc
$ 68.63
7.3 x 5.7 mm
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1.64ct Natural Medium Green Tourmaline, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.64ct Natural Medium Green Tourmaline, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS

Tourmaline

1.64ct1 pc
$ 47.63
17 x 3.6 mm
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1.52ct Natural Reddish Orange Hessonite Garnet, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.52ct Natural Reddish Orange Hessonite Garnet, Oval, VVS-VS

Hessonite Garnet

1.52ct1 pc
$ 36.48
7.9 x 6.4 mm
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10.92ct Natural Multicolor Ruby-Zoisite, Square, Opaque, Photo A

10.92ct Natural Multicolor Ruby-Zoisite, Square, Opaque

Ruby-Zoisite

10.92ct1 pc
$ 36.04
11 x 11 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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