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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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3.04ct Natural Medium Rose Pink Rose Quartz, Octagon / Emerald Cut, Transparent, Photo A

3.04ct Natural Medium Rose Pink Rose Quartz, Octagon / Emerald Cut, Transparent

Rose Quartz

3.04ct1 pc
$ 20.06
9 x 9 mm (calibrated)
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37.79ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Cushion, Opaque, Photo A

37.79ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Cushion, Opaque

Jasper

37.79ct1 pc
$ 31.43
30 x 22 mm (calibrated)
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13.01ct Natural Multicolor Ruby-Zoisite, Baguette, Opaque, Photo A

13.01ct Natural Multicolor Ruby-Zoisite, Baguette, Opaque

Ruby-Zoisite

13.01ct1 pc
$ 42.92
17.1 x 12 mm
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1.20ct Natural Light Yellow Green Chrysoberyl, Pear Shape, VVS, Photo A
Chrysoberyl Product Video (366577)

1.20ct Natural Light Yellow Green Chrysoberyl, Pear Shape, VVS

Chrysoberyl

1.20ct1 pc
$ 153.17
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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1.83ct Natural Medium Orange Hessonite Garnet, Cushion, VS-SI, Photo A

1.83ct Natural Medium Orange Hessonite Garnet, Cushion, VS-SI

Hessonite Garnet

1.83ct1 pc
$ 32.86
6 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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4.81ctw Natural Medium Brown Tiger's Eye, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

4.81ctw Natural Medium Brown Tiger's Eye, Oval, Opaque

Tiger's Eye

4.81ct total2 pcs
$ 5.77
9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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2.93ct Natural Warm Brown Smoky Quartz, Marquise, VVS, Photo A

2.93ct Natural Warm Brown Smoky Quartz, Marquise, VVS

Smoky Quartz

2.93ct1 pc
$ 17.58
17.8 x 7.1 mm
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0.35ct Natural Light Green Kornerupine, Baguette, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.35ct Natural Light Green Kornerupine, Baguette, VVS-VS

Kornerupine

0.35ct1 pc
$ 23.10
5.5 x 3.1 mm
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7.32ct Natural Multicolor Pietersite, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

7.32ct Natural Multicolor Pietersite, Oval, Opaque

Pietersite

7.32ct1 pc
$ 21.35
15.6 x 12.8 mm
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2.26ct Natural Baby Blue Tanzanite, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

2.26ct Natural Baby Blue Tanzanite, Oval, Transparent

Tanzanite

2.26ct1 pc
$ 23.57
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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29.51ctw Natural Clear White Quartz, Pear Shape, Transparent, Photo A

29.51ctw Natural Clear White Quartz, Pear Shape, Transparent

Quartz

29.51ct total2 pcs
$ 116.86
39.2 x 12.2 mm
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0.43ct Natural Apricot Orange Sapphire, Heart, VS, Photo A

0.43ct Natural Apricot Orange Sapphire, Heart, VS

Sapphire

0.43ct1 pc
$ 31.99
4.6 x 4.6 mm
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30.11ctw Natural Multicolor Fossil Coral, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

30.11ctw Natural Multicolor Fossil Coral, Fancy, Opaque

Fossil Coral

30.11ct total2 pcs
$ 46.90
21.5 x 13.4 mm
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0.58ct Natural Purplish Violet Sapphire, Oval, VS, Photo A

0.58ct Natural Purplish Violet Sapphire, Oval, VS

Sapphire

0.58ct1 pc
$ 69.61
5.5 x 4.5 mm
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0.90ct Natural Medium Gold Citrine, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS, Photo A

0.90ct Natural Medium Gold Citrine, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS

Citrine

0.90ct1 pc
$ 8.64
7.6 x 5.7 mm
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0.25ct Natural Pinkish Red Ruby, Round, SI-I1, Photo A

0.25ct Natural Pinkish Red Ruby, Round, SI-I1

Ruby

0.25ct1 pc
$ 99.34
3.7 mm
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7.28ctw Natural Medium Gold Citrine, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS, Photo A

7.28ctw Natural Medium Gold Citrine, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS

Citrine

7.28ct total2 pcs
$ 67.27
11 x 9 mm (calibrated)
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3.30ctw Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VS, Photo A

3.30ctw Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VS

Topaz

3.30ct total4 pcs
$ 30.49
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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3.06ct Natural Very Light Tawny Brown Rutile Quartz, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

3.06ct Natural Very Light Tawny Brown Rutile Quartz, Oval, Transparent

Rutile Quartz

3.06ct1 pc
$ 10.10
12 x 8 mm (calibrated)
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1.27ct Natural Intense Orange Fire Opal, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

1.27ct Natural Intense Orange Fire Opal, Oval, Transparent

Fire Opal

1.27ct1 pc
$ 53.34
10 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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4.57ct Natural Light Pink Rose Quartz, Octagon / Emerald Cut, Transparent, Photo A

4.57ct Natural Light Pink Rose Quartz, Octagon / Emerald Cut, Transparent

Rose Quartz

4.57ct1 pc
$ 30.17
10 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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0.61ct Natural London Blue Topaz, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.61ct Natural London Blue Topaz, Oval, VVS-VS

Topaz

0.61ct1 pc
$ 5.86
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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3.58ctw Natural Multicolor Mystic Quartz, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

3.58ctw Natural Multicolor Mystic Quartz, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Mystic Quartz

3.58ct total2 pcs
$ 25.78
10 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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2.54ctw Natural Light Red Rubies, Oval, VS, Photo A

2.54ctw Natural Light Red Rubies, Oval, VS

Ruby

2.54ct total2 pcs
$ 167.64
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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8.90ctw Natural Black Onyx, Heart, Opaque, Photo A

8.90ctw Natural Black Onyx, Heart, Opaque

Onyx

8.90ct total2 pcs
$ 10.68
10.5 x 10.4 mm
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97.36ctw Natural Medium Dark-Purple Tourmaline, Fancy, Translucent, Photo A
Tourmaline Product Video (666911)

97.36ctw Natural Medium Dark-Purple Tourmaline, Fancy, Translucent

Tourmaline

97.36ct total2 pcs
$ 1,752.48
43.6 x 29.3 mm
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4.72ct Natural Medium Orange Sunstone, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

4.72ct Natural Medium Orange Sunstone, Oval, Translucent

Sunstone

4.72ct1 pc
$ 33.83
12 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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0.44ct Natural Bright Red Sapphire, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.44ct Natural Bright Red Sapphire, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Sapphire

0.44ct1 pc
$ 79.20
5.2 x 4.2 mm
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22.37ct Natural Deep Iris Violet Amethyst, Cushion, VVS-VS, Photo A

22.37ct Natural Deep Iris Violet Amethyst, Cushion, VVS-VS

Amethyst

22.37ct1 pc
$ 187.91
18 x 18 mm (calibrated)
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1.67ctw Natural White Zircon, Oval, VVS, Photo A

1.67ctw Natural White Zircon, Oval, VVS

Zircon

1.67ct total2 pcs
$ 11.99
6.1 x 4.2 mm
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0.88ct Natural Deep Green Tourmaline, Baguette, VS, Photo A

0.88ct Natural Deep Green Tourmaline, Baguette, VS

Tourmaline

0.88ct1 pc
$ 36.96
10.7 x 3.1 mm
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7.58ct Natural Multicolor Boulder Opal, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

7.58ct Natural Multicolor Boulder Opal, Fancy, Opaque

Boulder Opal

7.58ct1 pc
$ 45.48
18 x 9.2 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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