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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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2.12ct Natural Bi-color Ametrine, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS, Photo A

2.12ct Natural Bi-color Ametrine, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS

Ametrine

2.12ct1 pc
$ 26.80
9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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0.82ct Natural Multicolor Opal, Round, Translucent, Photo A

0.82ct Natural Multicolor Opal, Round, Translucent

Opal

0.82ct1 pc
$ 24.26
7 mm (calibrated)
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8.66ct Natural Light Honey Yellow Quartz, Fancy, VS, Photo A

8.66ct Natural Light Honey Yellow Quartz, Fancy, VS

Quartz

8.66ct1 pc
$ 40.24
13 x 13 mm (calibrated)
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0.82ctw Natural Bluish White Rainbow Moonstone, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

0.82ctw Natural Bluish White Rainbow Moonstone, Oval, Transparent

Rainbow Moonstone

0.82ct total2 pcs
$ 32.48
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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0.94ct Natural Earthy Green Tourmaline, Baguette, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.94ct Natural Earthy Green Tourmaline, Baguette, VVS-VS

Tourmaline

0.94ct1 pc
$ 39.48
11.7 x 3.2 mm
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1.09ct Natural Dark Blue Kyanite, Round, SI, Photo A

1.09ct Natural Dark Blue Kyanite, Round, SI

Kyanite

1.09ct1 pc
$ 32.70
6 mm (calibrated)
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1.55ctw Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.55ctw Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Topaz

1.55ct total2 pcs
$ 10.24
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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23.71ctw Natural Multicolor Fossil Coral, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

23.71ctw Natural Multicolor Fossil Coral, Oval, Opaque

Fossil Coral

23.71ct total2 pcs
$ 36.94
19.5 x 13.4 mm
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1.43ctw Natural Multicolor Opal, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

1.43ctw Natural Multicolor Opal, Oval, Transparent

Opal

1.43ct total4 pcs
$ 75.50
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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4.13ctw Natural Multicolor Mystic Quartz, Cushion, VVS, Photo A

4.13ctw Natural Multicolor Mystic Quartz, Cushion, VVS

Mystic Quartz

4.13ct total2 pcs
$ 29.74
8 x 8 mm (calibrated)
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10.94ct Natural Schorl Tourmaline, Octagon / Emerald Cut, Opaque, Photo A

10.94ct Natural Schorl Tourmaline, Octagon / Emerald Cut, Opaque

Tourmaline

10.94ct1 pc
$ 65.64
20.3 x 8.6 mm
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4.28ctw Natural Light Scarlet Red Pyrope Garnet, Square, VS, Photo A

4.28ctw Natural Light Scarlet Red Pyrope Garnet, Square, VS

Pyrope Garnet

4.28ct total10 pcs
$ 39.55
4 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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0.44ct Natural Lively Green Peridot, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.44ct Natural Lively Green Peridot, Oval, VVS-VS

Peridot

0.44ct1 pc
$ 9.50
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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2.79ctw Natural Deep Red Pyrope Garnet, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS, Photo A

2.79ctw Natural Deep Red Pyrope Garnet, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS

Pyrope Garnet

2.79ct total4 pcs
$ 25.78
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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4.69ct Natural Light Green Jade, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

4.69ct Natural Light Green Jade, Oval, Opaque

Jade

4.69ct1 pc
$ 11.26
12 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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0.63ct Natural Light Blue Sapphire, Heart, VS, Photo A

0.63ct Natural Light Blue Sapphire, Heart, VS

Sapphire

0.63ct1 pc
$ 52.92
5.3 x 5.1 mm
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0.94ct Natural Medium Orange Zircon, Oval, VVS, Photo A

0.94ct Natural Medium Orange Zircon, Oval, VVS

Zircon

0.94ct1 pc
$ 28.20
5.9 x 4.9 mm
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3.64ct Natural Light Yellow Prehnite, Oval, Transparent/Translucent, Photo A

3.64ct Natural Light Yellow Prehnite, Oval, Transparent/Translucent

Prehnite

3.64ct1 pc
$ 34.28
10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
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0.53ct Natural Medium Pinkish Violet Amethyst, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS, Photo A

0.53ct Natural Medium Pinkish Violet Amethyst, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS

Amethyst

0.53ct1 pc
$ 3.71
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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7.62ctw Natural Cool Green Amazonite, Cushion, Opaque, Photo A

7.62ctw Natural Cool Green Amazonite, Cushion, Opaque

Amazonite

7.62ct total4 pcs
$ 22.33
7 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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3.71ct Natural Golden Orange Citrine, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

3.71ct Natural Golden Orange Citrine, Oval, VVS-VS

Citrine

3.71ct1 pc
$ 19.58
11 x 9 mm (calibrated)
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0.97ct Natural Light Gold Beryl, Pear Shape, VVS, Photo A

0.97ct Natural Light Gold Beryl, Pear Shape, VVS

Beryl

0.97ct1 pc
$ 23.28
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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3.82ctw Natural Multicolor Mystic Quartz, Round, VVS-VS, Photo A

3.82ctw Natural Multicolor Mystic Quartz, Round, VVS-VS

Mystic Quartz

3.82ct total2 pcs
$ 27.50
8 mm (calibrated)
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104.56ct Natural Multicolor Bloodstone, Square, Opaque, Photo A

104.56ct Natural Multicolor Bloodstone, Square, Opaque

Bloodstone

104.56ct1 pc
$ 43.92
28.6 x 28.4 mm
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24.27ct Natural Multicolor Agate, Round, Opaque, Photo A

24.27ct Natural Multicolor Agate, Round, Opaque

Agate

24.27ct1 pc
$ 29.12
19 mm (calibrated)
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0.69ct Natural Reddish Purple Sapphire, Pear Shape, VVS, Photo A

0.69ct Natural Reddish Purple Sapphire, Pear Shape, VVS

Sapphire

0.69ct1 pc
$ 273.24
6.7 x 4.4 mm
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0.38ct Natural Golden Sapphire, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS, Photo A

0.38ct Natural Golden Sapphire, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS

Sapphire

0.38ct1 pc
$ 20.73
5.1 x 3.2 mm
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27.47ct Natural Medium Greenish Blue Turquoise, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

27.47ct Natural Medium Greenish Blue Turquoise, Oval, Opaque

Turquoise

27.47ct1 pc
$ 98.89
21.8 x 15.2 mm
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0.51ct Natural Medium Orange Sapphire, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.51ct Natural Medium Orange Sapphire, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Sapphire

0.51ct1 pc
$ 64.97
6.1 x 4.3 mm
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7.02ctw Natural Multicolor Pietersite, Round, Opaque, Photo A

7.02ctw Natural Multicolor Pietersite, Round, Opaque

Pietersite

7.02ct total2 pcs
$ 19.80
12 mm (calibrated)
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1.32ct Natural Yellowish Green Sphene, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

1.32ct Natural Yellowish Green Sphene, Oval, Transparent

Sphene

1.32ct1 pc
$ 7.92
6.6 x 5.5 mm
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0.40ct Natural Very Light Pink Sapphire, Pear Shape, VVS, Photo A

0.40ct Natural Very Light Pink Sapphire, Pear Shape, VVS

Sapphire

0.40ct1 pc
$ 44.09
5.9 x 4.9 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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