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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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1.46ct Natural Deep Blue Kyanite, Round, SI-I1, Photo A

1.46ct Natural Deep Blue Kyanite, Round, SI-I1

Kyanite

1.46ct1 pc
$ 48.18
7 mm (calibrated)
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1.78ctw Natural Golden Citrine, Square, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.78ctw Natural Golden Citrine, Square, VVS-VS

Citrine

1.78ct total2 pcs
$ 16.45
5.9 x 5.7 mm
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1.30ct Natural Light Lively Green Sphene, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

1.30ct Natural Light Lively Green Sphene, Oval, Transparent

Sphene

1.30ct1 pc
$ 7.80
7.1 x 5.6 mm
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0.34ct Natural Dark Green Kornerupine, Pear Shape, VVS, Photo A

0.34ct Natural Dark Green Kornerupine, Pear Shape, VVS

Kornerupine

0.34ct1 pc
$ 22.44
5.6 x 4 mm
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0.74ct Natural Orange Red Sapphire, Cushion, VVS, Photo A

0.74ct Natural Orange Red Sapphire, Cushion, VVS

Sapphire

0.74ct1 pc
$ 48.38
4.6 x 4.6 mm
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1.22ct Natural Forest Green Tourmaline, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.22ct Natural Forest Green Tourmaline, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS

Tourmaline

1.22ct1 pc
$ 35.14
18.6 x 3 mm
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1.92ct Natural Deep Red Almandine Garnet, Baguette, VVS, Photo A

1.92ct Natural Deep Red Almandine Garnet, Baguette, VVS

Almandine Garnet

1.92ct1 pc
$ 19.20
10 x 5 mm
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0.95ct Natural Greenish Blue Sapphire, Cushion, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.95ct Natural Greenish Blue Sapphire, Cushion, VVS-VS

Sapphire

0.95ct1 pc
$ 91.20
6.1 x 4.6 mm
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1.68ct Natural Deep Magenta Ruby, Oval, VS, Photo A

1.68ct Natural Deep Magenta Ruby, Oval, VS

Ruby

1.68ct1 pc
$ 141.12
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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25.08ctw Natural Black Spinel, Baguette, Opaque, Photo A

25.08ctw Natural Black Spinel, Baguette, Opaque

Spinel

25.08ct total2 pcs
$ 239.03
17.6 x 8.2 mm
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1.00ct Natural Earthy Green Tourmaline, Baguette, VVS, Photo A

1.00ct Natural Earthy Green Tourmaline, Baguette, VVS

Tourmaline

1.00ct1 pc
$ 42.00
12.2 x 3 mm
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2.02ct Natural Forest Green Tourmaline, Flower Cut, Translucent, Photo A

2.02ct Natural Forest Green Tourmaline, Flower Cut, Translucent

Tourmaline

2.02ct1 pc
$ 26.66
12.4 x 7.4 mm
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12.94ct Natural Golden Brown Tiger's Eye, Baguette, Opaque, Photo A

12.94ct Natural Golden Brown Tiger's Eye, Baguette, Opaque

Tiger's Eye

12.94ct1 pc
$ 16.37
18 x 13 mm (calibrated)
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3.16ctw Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VS, Photo A

3.16ctw Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VS

Topaz

3.16ct total6 pcs
$ 26.69
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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1.35ct Natural Medium Purple Spinel, Cushion, VS, Photo A
Spinel Product Video (719712)

1.35ct Natural Medium Purple Spinel, Cushion, VS

Spinel

1.35ct1 pc
$ 243.00
6.3 x 5.9 mm
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0.71ct Natural Golden Citrine, Marquise, VS, Photo A

0.71ct Natural Golden Citrine, Marquise, VS

Citrine

0.71ct1 pc
$ 6.82
9.2 x 5.1 mm
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0.91ctw Natural Yellow Sapphire, Square, VS, Photo A

0.91ctw Natural Yellow Sapphire, Square, VS

Sapphire

0.91ct total7 pcs
$ 166.32
2.7 x 2.7 mm
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0.73ct Natural Medium Orange Zircon, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.73ct Natural Medium Orange Zircon, Oval, VVS-VS

Zircon

0.73ct1 pc
$ 13.14
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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0.27ct Natural Olive Green Kornerupine, Baguette, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.27ct Natural Olive Green Kornerupine, Baguette, VVS-VS

Kornerupine

0.27ct1 pc
$ 27.86
5.9 x 2.9 mm
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5.70ct Natural Light Yellow Quartz, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

5.70ct Natural Light Yellow Quartz, Oval, Transparent

Quartz

5.70ct1 pc
$ 10.42
12.5 x 10.1 mm
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12.77ctw Natural Black Spinel, Round, Opaque, Photo A

12.77ctw Natural Black Spinel, Round, Opaque

Spinel

12.77ct total2 pcs
$ 47.88
12 mm (calibrated)
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1.28ct Natural Medium Red Ruby, Round, VS, Photo A

1.28ct Natural Medium Red Ruby, Round, VS

Ruby

1.28ct1 pc
$ 115.20
5.7 mm
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5.77ctw Natural Medium Violet Amethyst, Trillion, VS, Photo A
Amethyst Product Video (674457)

5.77ctw Natural Medium Violet Amethyst, Trillion, VS

Amethyst

5.77ct total2 pcs
$ 48.47
10 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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0.44ct Natural Greenish Blue Sapphire, Cushion, VS, Photo A

0.44ct Natural Greenish Blue Sapphire, Cushion, VS

Sapphire

0.44ct1 pc
$ 63.36
4 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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8.96ct Natural Gingerbread Brown Tiger's Eye, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

8.96ct Natural Gingerbread Brown Tiger's Eye, Oval, Opaque

Tiger's Eye

8.96ct1 pc
$ 6.35
18 x 13 mm (calibrated)
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3.25ctw Natural Scarlet Red Pyrope Garnet, Square, VS, Photo A

3.25ctw Natural Scarlet Red Pyrope Garnet, Square, VS

Pyrope Garnet

3.25ct total4 pcs
$ 30.04
5 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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1.59ct Natural Amber Orange Hessonite Garnet, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.59ct Natural Amber Orange Hessonite Garnet, Oval, VVS-VS

Hessonite Garnet

1.59ct1 pc
$ 38.16
7.8 x 6.4 mm
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2.60ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Fancy, VVS-VS, Photo A

2.60ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Fancy, VVS-VS

Topaz

2.60ct total2 pcs
$ 17.16
10 x 4.9 mm
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10.28ct Natural Orange Pink Strawberry Quartz, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

10.28ct Natural Orange Pink Strawberry Quartz, Oval, Translucent

Strawberry Quartz

10.28ct1 pc
$ 94.99
15.2 x 12.6 mm
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27.32ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Pear Shape, Opaque, Photo A

27.32ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Pear Shape, Opaque

Jasper

27.32ct1 pc
$ 24.16
30 x 22 mm (calibrated)
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11.70ctw Natural Warm White Topaz, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

11.70ctw Natural Warm White Topaz, Oval, VVS-VS

Topaz

11.70ct total2 pcs
$ 93.60
12 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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21.22ct Natural Multicolor Tiger's Eye Matrix, Trillion, Opaque, Photo A

21.22ct Natural Multicolor Tiger's Eye Matrix, Trillion, Opaque

Tiger's Eye Matrix

21.22ct1 pc
$ 14.77
24.6 x 23.2 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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