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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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1.06ct Natural Warm White Sillimanite Cat's Eye, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

1.06ct Natural Warm White Sillimanite Cat's Eye, Oval, Transparent

Sillimanite Cat's Eye

1.06ct1 pc
$ 4.07
6.7 x 4.6 mm
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4.06ct Natural Golden Orange Citrine, Oval, VS, Photo A

4.06ct Natural Golden Orange Citrine, Oval, VS

Citrine

4.06ct1 pc
$ 22.24
12 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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3.32ct Natural Orangish Pink Andesine Labradorite, Pear Shape, Translucent, Photo A

3.32ct Natural Orangish Pink Andesine Labradorite, Pear Shape, Translucent

Andesine Labradorite

3.32ct1 pc
$ 41.33
9.6 x 9.8 mm
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23.14ct Natural Deep Navy Blue Druzy Azurite, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

23.14ct Natural Deep Navy Blue Druzy Azurite, Fancy, Opaque

Druzy Azurite

23.14ct1 pc
$ 74.21
17.6 x 16.9 mm
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14.79ct Natural Shamrock Green Druzy Variscite, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

14.79ct Natural Shamrock Green Druzy Variscite, Fancy, Opaque

Druzy Variscite

14.79ct1 pc
$ 62.76
22.4 x 19.9 mm
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5.92ctw Natural Multicolor Opal, Square, Transparent, Photo A

5.92ctw Natural Multicolor Opal, Square, Transparent

Opal

5.92ct total30 pcs
$ 42.03
4.8 x 4.7 mm
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26.90ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

26.90ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Oval, Opaque

Jasper

26.90ct1 pc
$ 16.22
29.8 x 23.7 mm
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36.80ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

36.80ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Fancy, Opaque

Jasper

36.80ct1 pc
$ 11.00
39.1 x 11.2 mm
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2.03ct Natural Medium Green Tourmaline, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS, Photo A

2.03ct Natural Medium Green Tourmaline, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS

Tourmaline

2.03ct1 pc
$ 40.44
22.2 x 3.1 mm
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0.54ct Natural Medium-Dark Orange Spessartite Garnet, Oval, VS, Photo A

0.54ct Natural Medium-Dark Orange Spessartite Garnet, Oval, VS

Spessartite Garnet

0.54ct1 pc
$ 18.33
5.1 x 4.2 mm
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2.19ctw Natural Light Yellow Golden Beryl, Oval, VS, Photo A

2.19ctw Natural Light Yellow Golden Beryl, Oval, VS

Golden Beryl

2.19ct total2 pcs
$ 54.53
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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0.09ct Natural Light Green Alexandrite, Pear Shape, VS, Photo A

0.09ct Natural Light Green Alexandrite, Pear Shape, VS

Alexandrite

0.09ct1 pc
$ 62.75
3.3 x 2.5 mm
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8.15ct Natural Clover Green Druzy Variscite, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

8.15ct Natural Clover Green Druzy Variscite, Fancy, Opaque

Druzy Variscite

8.15ct1 pc
$ 8.36
20.3 x 13.8 mm
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3.08ctw Natural Multicolor Sapphire, Square, VVS-VS, Photo A

3.08ctw Natural Multicolor Sapphire, Square, VVS-VS

Sapphire

3.08ct total21 pcs
$ 134.97
2.7 x 2.7 mm
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1.91ct Natural Lively Green Tourmaline, Cushion, VS, Photo A

1.91ct Natural Lively Green Tourmaline, Cushion, VS

Tourmaline

1.91ct1 pc
$ 221.94
8.8 x 6.3 mm
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2.39ct Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Fancy, VVS-VS, Photo A

2.39ct Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Fancy, VVS-VS

Topaz

2.39ct1 pc
$ 15.70
9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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1.49ct Natural Multicolor Black Opal, Marquise, Opaque, Photo A

1.49ct Natural Multicolor Black Opal, Marquise, Opaque

Black Opal

1.49ct1 pc
$ 37.65
14.4 x 6.4 mm
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0.39ct Natural Warm Green Sapphire, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS, Photo A

0.39ct Natural Warm Green Sapphire, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS

Sapphire

0.39ct1 pc
$ 36.90
5.1 x 3.2 mm
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0.85ct Natural London Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VS, Photo A

0.85ct Natural London Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VS

Topaz

0.85ct1 pc
$ 6.77
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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5.93ct Natural Light Rose Pink Strawberry Quartz, Round, Translucent, Photo A

5.93ct Natural Light Rose Pink Strawberry Quartz, Round, Translucent

Strawberry Quartz

5.93ct1 pc
$ 35.61
10 mm (calibrated)
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4.09ct Natural Magenta-Pink Rhodolite Garnet, Oval, VVS, Photo A
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4.09ct Natural Magenta-Pink Rhodolite Garnet, Oval, VVS

Rhodolite Garnet

4.09ct1 pc
$ 169.74
9.9 x 9.1 mm
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0.97ct Natural Multicolor Sapphire, Cushion, VS, Photo A

0.97ct Natural Multicolor Sapphire, Cushion, VS

Sapphire

0.97ct1 pc
$ 86.95
5.2 x 5.2 mm
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23.41ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

23.41ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Fancy, Opaque

Jasper

23.41ct1 pc
$ 6.99
33.7 x 9.7 mm
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2.03ctw Natural Violet Blue Tanzanite, Marquise, VVS-VS, Photo A

2.03ctw Natural Violet Blue Tanzanite, Marquise, VVS-VS

Tanzanite

2.03ct total6 pcs
$ 80.07
7.1 x 3.5 mm
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1.86ct Natural Medium Purple Rhodolite Garnet, Oval, VS, Photo A

1.86ct Natural Medium Purple Rhodolite Garnet, Oval, VS

Rhodolite Garnet

1.86ct1 pc
$ 56.59
7.6 x 6.5 mm
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2.03ct Natural Golden Citrine, Oval, VS, Photo A

2.03ct Natural Golden Citrine, Oval, VS

Citrine

2.03ct1 pc
$ 11.12
9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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1.16ct Natural Orange-Gold Citrine, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS, Photo A

1.16ct Natural Orange-Gold Citrine, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS

Citrine

1.16ct1 pc
$ 9.25
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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7.47ctw Natural Medium Orange Citrine, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

7.47ctw Natural Medium Orange Citrine, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Citrine

7.47ct total2 pcs
$ 49.10
12 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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6.63ctw Natural Multicolor Mystic Quartz, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

6.63ctw Natural Multicolor Mystic Quartz, Oval, VVS-VS

Mystic Quartz

6.63ct total2 pcs
$ 46.22
11 x 9 mm (calibrated)
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22.93ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

22.93ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Oval, Opaque

Jasper

22.93ct1 pc
$ 14.33
25 x 18 mm (calibrated)
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1.76ct Natural Deep Red Almandine Garnet, Baguette, VVS, Photo A

1.76ct Natural Deep Red Almandine Garnet, Baguette, VVS

Almandine Garnet

1.76ct1 pc
$ 65.74
9.9 x 5 mm
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12.86ct Natural Iris Violet Amethyst, Cushion, VVS-VS, Photo A

12.86ct Natural Iris Violet Amethyst, Cushion, VVS-VS

Amethyst

12.86ct1 pc
$ 89.66
15 x 15 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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