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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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0.80ctw Natural Medium Green Peridot, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.80ctw Natural Medium Green Peridot, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Peridot

0.80ct total2 pcs
$ 7.39
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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1.73ct Natural Multicolor Opal, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

1.73ct Natural Multicolor Opal, Oval, Opaque

Opal

1.73ct1 pc
$ 62.28
9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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0.95ct Natural Medium Green Sphene, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

0.95ct Natural Medium Green Sphene, Oval, Transparent

Sphene

0.95ct1 pc
$ 6.28
5.8 x 5.5 mm
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0.37ct Natural Light Blue Sapphire, Heart, VS, Photo A

0.37ct Natural Light Blue Sapphire, Heart, VS

Sapphire

0.37ct1 pc
$ 35.52
4.5 x 4.4 mm
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1.17ct Natural Deep Orange Hessonite Garnet, Cushion, VS, Photo A

1.17ct Natural Deep Orange Hessonite Garnet, Cushion, VS

Hessonite Garnet

1.17ct1 pc
$ 26.68
6 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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0.64ct Natural Multicolor Opal, Pear Shape, Transparent, Photo A

0.64ct Natural Multicolor Opal, Pear Shape, Transparent

Opal

0.64ct1 pc
$ 19.20
8 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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16.43ct Natural Medium-Dark Purple Ruby-Zoisite, Flower Cut, Opaque, Photo A

16.43ct Natural Medium-Dark Purple Ruby-Zoisite, Flower Cut, Opaque

Ruby-Zoisite

16.43ct1 pc
$ 23.64
14.7 x 13.7 mm
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1.72ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.72ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Topaz

1.72ct total2 pcs
$ 11.35
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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41.21ct Natural Pinkish Violet Amethyst, Pear Shape, VVS, Photo A
Amethyst Product Video (506000)

41.21ct Natural Pinkish Violet Amethyst, Pear Shape, VVS

Amethyst

41.21ct1 pc
$ 326.39
25.3 x 20 mm
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7.11ct Natural Medium Violet Amethyst, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

7.11ct Natural Medium Violet Amethyst, Oval, Transparent

Amethyst

7.11ct1 pc
$ 46.08
14 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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1.05ct Natural Very Light Grey Sillimanite Cat's Eye, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

1.05ct Natural Very Light Grey Sillimanite Cat's Eye, Oval, Transparent

Sillimanite Cat's Eye

1.05ct1 pc
$ 3.95
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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7.55ct Natural Multicolor Coral, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

7.55ct Natural Multicolor Coral, Oval, Translucent

Coral

7.55ct1 pc
$ 28.40
17.1 x 13.9 mm
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25.07ctw Natural Multicolor Fossil Coral, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

25.07ctw Natural Multicolor Fossil Coral, Fancy, Opaque

Fossil Coral

25.07ct total2 pcs
$ 32.44
20.2 x 11.5 mm
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1.69ctw Natural White Zircon, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.69ctw Natural White Zircon, Oval, VVS-VS

Zircon

1.69ct total2 pcs
$ 12.13
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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1.33ctw Natural Medium Golden Citrine, Heart, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.33ctw Natural Medium Golden Citrine, Heart, VVS-VS

Citrine

1.33ct total2 pcs
$ 12.29
6 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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11.46ct Natural Medium Golden Brown Apatite, Oval, VS, Photo A
Apatite Product Video (614758)

11.46ct Natural Medium Golden Brown Apatite, Oval, VS

Apatite

11.46ct1 pc
$ 627.34
16 x 12 mm (calibrated)
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5.03ctw Natural Intense Orange Moonstone, Cushion, Translucent, Photo A

5.03ctw Natural Intense Orange Moonstone, Cushion, Translucent

Moonstone

5.03ct total2 pcs
$ 12.07
9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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1.58ct Natural Green Yellow Sillimanite, Oval, VS, Photo A

1.58ct Natural Green Yellow Sillimanite, Oval, VS

Sillimanite

1.58ct1 pc
$ 66.36
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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9.63ct Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VVS, Photo A

9.63ct Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VVS

Topaz

9.63ct1 pc
$ 92.45
14.1 x 10.8 mm
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0.53ct Natural Forest Green Sapphire, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS, Photo A

0.53ct Natural Forest Green Sapphire, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS

Sapphire

0.53ct1 pc
$ 34.69
5 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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23.32ct Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Oval, VVS, Photo A
Topaz Product Video (480114)

23.32ct Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Oval, VVS

Topaz

23.32ct1 pc
$ 229.32
20 x 15 mm (calibrated)
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0.67ct Natural Medium Orange Sapphire, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.67ct Natural Medium Orange Sapphire, Oval, VVS-VS

Sapphire

0.67ct1 pc
$ 85.36
6 x 4.3 mm
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28.89ct Natural Multicolor Pietersite, Oval, Opaque, Photo A
Pietersite Product Video (348372)

28.89ct Natural Multicolor Pietersite, Oval, Opaque

Pietersite

28.89ct1 pc
$ 152.54
30 x 22 mm (calibrated)
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0.75ctw Natural Medium-Dark Golden Citrine, Oval, VS, Photo A

0.75ctw Natural Medium-Dark Golden Citrine, Oval, VS

Citrine

0.75ct total2 pcs
$ 5.94
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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0.92ctw Natural Deep Red Pyrope Garnet, Square, VS, Photo A

0.92ctw Natural Deep Red Pyrope Garnet, Square, VS

Pyrope Garnet

0.92ct total2 pcs
$ 8.50
4 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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0.54ct Natural Lively Yellowish Green Peridot, Marquise, VS, Photo A

0.54ct Natural Lively Yellowish Green Peridot, Marquise, VS

Peridot

0.54ct1 pc
$ 9.72
8 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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0.47ct Natural Medium Pink Tourmaline, Round, Transparent, Photo A

0.47ct Natural Medium Pink Tourmaline, Round, Transparent

Tourmaline

0.47ct1 pc
$ 22.56
4.7 mm
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0.81ct Natural Light Green Emerald, Octagon / Emerald Cut, SI, Photo A
Emerald Product Video (668931)

0.81ct Natural Light Green Emerald, Octagon / Emerald Cut, SI

Emerald

0.81ct1 pc
$ 243.00
5.3 x 4.4 mm
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2.42ct Natural Deep Orange Hessonite Garnet, Cushion, VS-SI, Photo A

2.42ct Natural Deep Orange Hessonite Garnet, Cushion, VS-SI

Hessonite Garnet

2.42ct1 pc
$ 48.12
7 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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29.67ct Natural Deep Pinkish Violet Amethyst, Oval, VS, Photo A

29.67ct Natural Deep Pinkish Violet Amethyst, Oval, VS

Amethyst

29.67ct1 pc
$ 296.70
25 x 18 mm (calibrated)
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6.89ct Natural Bright Gold Citrine, Oval, VVS, Photo A

6.89ct Natural Bright Gold Citrine, Oval, VVS

Citrine

6.89ct1 pc
$ 50.29
13.8 x 11 mm
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1.51ctw Natural Yellowish Green Peridot, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.51ctw Natural Yellowish Green Peridot, Oval, VVS-VS

Peridot

1.51ct total2 pcs
$ 25.37
7 x 5 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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