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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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0.74ct Natural Medium-Dark Violet Sapphire, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.74ct Natural Medium-Dark Violet Sapphire, Oval, VVS-VS

Sapphire

0.74ct1 pc
$ 243.22
6.1 x 5.3 mm
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0.39ctw Natural Medium Blue Apatite, Round, VS, Photo A

0.39ctw Natural Medium Blue Apatite, Round, VS

Apatite

0.39ct total2 pcs
$ 8.32
3.5 mm (calibrated)
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0.14ct Natural Medium Pink Color-Change Sapphire, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS, Photo A

0.14ct Natural Medium Pink Color-Change Sapphire, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS

Color-Change Sapphire

0.14ct1 pc
$ 11.62
3.1 x 2.4 mm
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7.48ct Natural Light Blue Hemimorphite Druzy, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A
Hemimorphite Druzy Product Video (439477)

7.48ct Natural Light Blue Hemimorphite Druzy, Fancy, Opaque

Hemimorphite Druzy

7.48ct1 pc
$ 122.92
17.1 x 9.1 mm
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0.65ct Natural Dark Blue Sapphire, Round, VS, Photo A

0.65ct Natural Dark Blue Sapphire, Round, VS

Sapphire

0.65ct1 pc
$ 386.93
5.2 mm
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44.89ct Natural Light Coral Pink Rose Quartz, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

44.89ct Natural Light Coral Pink Rose Quartz, Oval, Transparent

Rose Quartz

44.89ct1 pc
$ 81.16
24.8 x 22.7 mm
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2.51ctw Natural White Zircon, Round, VVS-VS, Photo A

2.51ctw Natural White Zircon, Round, VVS-VS

Zircon

2.51ct total2 pcs
$ 39.63
6 mm (calibrated)
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7.94ct Natural Dark Brown Smoky Quartz, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS, Photo A

7.94ct Natural Dark Brown Smoky Quartz, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS

Smoky Quartz

7.94ct1 pc
$ 14.79
11.5 x 11.4 mm
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1.21ct Natural Light Lively Green Peridot, Cushion, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.21ct Natural Light Lively Green Peridot, Cushion, VVS-VS

Peridot

1.21ct1 pc
$ 19.89
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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0.84ct Natural Medium Light-Orange Sunstone, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

0.84ct Natural Medium Light-Orange Sunstone, Oval, Translucent

Sunstone

0.84ct1 pc
$ 5.86
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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5.06ct Natural Rose Pink Rose Quartz, Octagon / Emerald Cut, Transparent, Photo A

5.06ct Natural Rose Pink Rose Quartz, Octagon / Emerald Cut, Transparent

Rose Quartz

5.06ct1 pc
$ 27.72
11 x 11 mm (calibrated)
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2.74ctw Natural Scarlet Red Pyrope Garnet, Square, VS, Photo A

2.74ctw Natural Scarlet Red Pyrope Garnet, Square, VS

Pyrope Garnet

2.74ct total6 pcs
$ 21.02
4 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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31.80ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

31.80ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Fancy, Opaque

Jasper

31.80ct1 pc
$ 9.50
39.6 x 11 mm
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0.80ct Natural London Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VVS, Photo A

0.80ct Natural London Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VVS

Topaz

0.80ct1 pc
$ 6.37
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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12.67ct Natural Bluish White Rainbow Moonstone, Pear Shape, Translucent, Photo A

12.67ct Natural Bluish White Rainbow Moonstone, Pear Shape, Translucent

Rainbow Moonstone

12.67ct1 pc
$ 88.34
17 x 17 mm (calibrated)
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26.78ct Natural Light Blackish Brown Obsidian, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

26.78ct Natural Light Blackish Brown Obsidian, Oval, Opaque

Obsidian

26.78ct1 pc
$ 58.68
27 x 20 mm (calibrated)
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1.94ct Natural Light Red Ruby, Oval, VS, Photo A

1.94ct Natural Light Red Ruby, Oval, VS

Ruby

1.94ct1 pc
$ 57.97
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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0.93ct Natural Light Yellow Morganite, Cushion, VS, Photo A

0.93ct Natural Light Yellow Morganite, Cushion, VS

Morganite

0.93ct1 pc
$ 56.04
6 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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0.55ct Natural Medium Pinkish Purple Sapphire, Oval, VS, Photo A

0.55ct Natural Medium Pinkish Purple Sapphire, Oval, VS

Sapphire

0.55ct1 pc
$ 72.31
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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38.14ct Natural Multicolor Obsidian, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

38.14ct Natural Multicolor Obsidian, Oval, Opaque

Obsidian

38.14ct1 pc
$ 41.78
33.6 x 21.7 mm
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1.67ct Natural Medium Gold Citrine, Trillion, VVS, Photo A

1.67ct Natural Medium Gold Citrine, Trillion, VVS

Citrine

1.67ct1 pc
$ 11.64
8.4 x 8 mm
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0.97ct Natural Bright Gold Citrine, Square, VS, Photo A

0.97ct Natural Bright Gold Citrine, Square, VS

Citrine

0.97ct1 pc
$ 6.76
6 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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3.40ctw Natural Multicolor Mystic Quartz, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

3.40ctw Natural Multicolor Mystic Quartz, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Mystic Quartz

3.40ct total2 pcs
$ 20.32
10 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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14.49ctw Natural Medium Violet Amethyst, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

14.49ctw Natural Medium Violet Amethyst, Oval, Transparent

Amethyst

14.49ct total2 pcs
$ 79.38
14 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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2.48ctw Natural Merlot Red Pyrope Garnet, Marquise, VVS-VS, Photo A

2.48ctw Natural Merlot Red Pyrope Garnet, Marquise, VVS-VS

Pyrope Garnet

2.48ct total2 pcs
$ 21.73
10 x 5 mm
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19.84ct Natural Wine Red Ruby, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

19.84ct Natural Wine Red Ruby, Oval, Translucent

Ruby

19.84ct1 pc
$ 513.78
16.3 x 13.9 mm
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6.49ctw Natural Black Spinel, Round, Opaque, Photo A

6.49ctw Natural Black Spinel, Round, Opaque

Spinel

6.49ct total2 pcs
$ 24.89
9.5 mm (calibrated)
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0.82ct Natural Medium-Dark Orange Hessonite Garnet, Pear Shape, VS-SI, Photo A

0.82ct Natural Medium-Dark Orange Hessonite Garnet, Pear Shape, VS-SI

Hessonite Garnet

0.82ct1 pc
$ 17.97
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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11.11ct Natural Multicolor Ammolite, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A
Ammolite Product Video (614158)

11.11ct Natural Multicolor Ammolite, Fancy, Opaque

Ammolite

11.11ct1 pc
$ 121.72
16.1 x 14.8 mm
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2.47ct Natural Medium Dark Green Agate, Pear Shape, Translucent, Photo A

2.47ct Natural Medium Dark Green Agate, Pear Shape, Translucent

Agate

2.47ct1 pc
$ 4.07
8.5 x 7.9 mm
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26.11ct Natural Medium-Light Yellow Quartz, Cushion, VVS-VS, Photo A

26.11ct Natural Medium-Light Yellow Quartz, Cushion, VVS-VS

Quartz

26.11ct1 pc
$ 57.21
19 x 19 mm (calibrated)
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2.31ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

2.31ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Topaz

2.31ct total4 pcs
$ 17.72
6 x 4.2 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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