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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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7.59ct Natural White Quartz, Round, VVS-VS, Photo A

7.59ct Natural White Quartz, Round, VVS-VS

Quartz

7.59ct1 pc
$ 16.02
13 mm (calibrated)
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1.76ct Natural Deep Orange Hessonite Garnet, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS, Photo A

1.76ct Natural Deep Orange Hessonite Garnet, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS

Hessonite Garnet

1.76ct1 pc
$ 41.82
6 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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3.51ct Natural Medium Pink Strawberry Quartz, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

3.51ct Natural Medium Pink Strawberry Quartz, Oval, Translucent

Strawberry Quartz

3.51ct1 pc
$ 32.44
10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
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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
$ 10.54
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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5.63ct Natural Golden Citrine, Briolette, VVS, Photo A

5.63ct Natural Golden Citrine, Briolette, VVS

Citrine

5.63ct1 pc
$ 36.56
13.2 x 8.6 mm
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12.42ctw Natural Black Spinel, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

12.42ctw Natural Black Spinel, Oval, Opaque

Spinel

12.42ct total2 pcs
$ 57.38
14 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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4.06ctw Natural Medium-Light Orange-Gold Citrine, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

4.06ctw Natural Medium-Light Orange-Gold Citrine, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Citrine

4.06ct total6 pcs
$ 29.27
8 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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2.41ct Natural Deep Golden Orange Citrine, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

2.41ct Natural Deep Golden Orange Citrine, Oval, VVS-VS

Citrine

2.41ct1 pc
$ 22.27
10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
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64.77ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

64.77ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Oval, Opaque

Jasper

64.77ct1 pc
$ 32.07
45.8 x 27.8 mm
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29.19ct Natural Boysenberry Purple Ruby-Zoisite, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

29.19ct Natural Boysenberry Purple Ruby-Zoisite, Fancy, Opaque

Ruby-Zoisite

29.19ct1 pc
$ 99.13
33.1 x 24.2 mm
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26.41ct Natural Light Pink Rose Quartz, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

26.41ct Natural Light Pink Rose Quartz, Oval, Transparent

Rose Quartz

26.41ct1 pc
$ 52.30
23.7 x 18.1 mm
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6.55ctw Natural Light Yellow Green Prehnite, Pear Shape, Transparent, Photo A

6.55ctw Natural Light Yellow Green Prehnite, Pear Shape, Transparent

Prehnite

6.55ct total2 pcs
$ 43.24
11.7 x 7.5 mm
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8.09ct Natural Multicolor Ammolite, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

8.09ct Natural Multicolor Ammolite, Fancy, Opaque

Ammolite

8.09ct1 pc
$ 106.79
18.9 x 12.9 mm
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24.45ct Natural Medium Gray Hematite, Marquise, Opaque, Photo A

24.45ct Natural Medium Gray Hematite, Marquise, Opaque

Hematite

24.45ct1 pc
$ 29.69
27.3 x 13 mm
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1.54ct Natural Medium Green Tsavorite Garnet, Oval, VS, Photo A
Tsavorite Garnet Product Video (750127)

1.54ct Natural Medium Green Tsavorite Garnet, Oval, VS

Tsavorite Garnet

1.54ct1 pc
$ 1,031.80
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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1.26ct Natural Dark Pink Ruby, Oval, VS, Photo A

1.26ct Natural Dark Pink Ruby, Oval, VS

Ruby

1.26ct1 pc
$ 136.08
7.1 x 5.3 mm
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0.27ct Natural Deep Earth Green Kornerupine, Baguette, VVS, Photo A

0.27ct Natural Deep Earth Green Kornerupine, Baguette, VVS

Kornerupine

0.27ct1 pc
$ 17.82
5.1 x 2.8 mm
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1.86ct Natural Warm White Zircon, Round, VVS, Photo A

1.86ct Natural Warm White Zircon, Round, VVS

Zircon

1.86ct1 pc
$ 55.62
6.5 mm (calibrated)
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0.73ctw Natural Bluish White Rainbow Moonstone, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

0.73ctw Natural Bluish White Rainbow Moonstone, Oval, Transparent

Rainbow Moonstone

0.73ct total2 pcs
$ 28.92
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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2.64ctw Natural Medium Violet Amethyst, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

2.64ctw Natural Medium Violet Amethyst, Oval, VVS-VS

Amethyst

2.64ct total6 pcs
$ 17.42
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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0.69ct Natural Dark Green Tourmaline, Baguette, VVS, Photo A

0.69ct Natural Dark Green Tourmaline, Baguette, VVS

Tourmaline

0.69ct1 pc
$ 28.98
9.2 x 3.2 mm
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8.09ct Natural Medium Green Seraphinite, Pear Shape, Opaque, Photo A

8.09ct Natural Medium Green Seraphinite, Pear Shape, Opaque

Seraphinite

8.09ct1 pc
$ 15.13
16 x 12 mm (calibrated)
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2.61ctw Natural Medium Violet Amethyst, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

2.61ctw Natural Medium Violet Amethyst, Oval, VVS-VS

Amethyst

2.61ct total6 pcs
$ 17.23
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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12.98ct Natural Medium Light Purplish-Violet Amethyst, Cushion, VVS, Photo A
Amethyst Product Video (715754)

12.98ct Natural Medium Light Purplish-Violet Amethyst, Cushion, VVS

Amethyst

12.98ct1 pc
$ 124.61
18 x 13 mm (calibrated)
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1.71ct Natural Deep Orange Hessonite Garnet, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS, Photo A

1.71ct Natural Deep Orange Hessonite Garnet, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS

Hessonite Garnet

1.71ct1 pc
$ 30.64
7.3 x 5.9 mm
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3.33ct Natural Medium Pink Strawberry Quartz, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

3.33ct Natural Medium Pink Strawberry Quartz, Oval, Transparent

Strawberry Quartz

3.33ct1 pc
$ 30.08
11 x 9 mm (calibrated)
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0.50ct Natural Bright Orange Sapphire, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.50ct Natural Bright Orange Sapphire, Oval, VVS-VS

Sapphire

0.50ct1 pc
$ 63.70
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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25.59ctw Natural Multicolor Jasper, Sphere / Ball, Opaque, Photo A

25.59ctw Natural Multicolor Jasper, Sphere / Ball, Opaque

Jasper

25.59ct total2 pcs
$ 33.78
12 mm (calibrated)
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7.50ct Natural Multicolor Coral, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

7.50ct Natural Multicolor Coral, Oval, Translucent

Coral

7.50ct1 pc
$ 29.70
16.9 x 12.6 mm
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0.65ctw Natural Tuscany Yellow Sapphire, Square, VS, Photo A

0.65ctw Natural Tuscany Yellow Sapphire, Square, VS

Sapphire

0.65ct total2 pcs
$ 39.52
3.5 x 3.5 mm
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1.31ct Natural Sage Green Sapphire, Cushion, VS, Photo A

1.31ct Natural Sage Green Sapphire, Cushion, VS

Sapphire

1.31ct1 pc
$ 94.32
6 x 5.1 mm
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1.83ct Natural Orange Pink Tourmaline, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.83ct Natural Orange Pink Tourmaline, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS

Tourmaline

1.83ct1 pc
$ 132.86
8.8 x 5.6 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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