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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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2.45ct Natural Light Blue Tanzanite, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

2.45ct Natural Light Blue Tanzanite, Oval, Transparent

Tanzanite

2.45ct1 pc
$ 21.21
9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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13.07ct Natural Iris Violet Amethyst, Cushion, VVS, Photo A

13.07ct Natural Iris Violet Amethyst, Cushion, VVS

Amethyst

13.07ct1 pc
$ 104.14
18 x 13 mm (calibrated)
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0.67ct Natural Teal Sapphire, Cushion, VS, Photo A

0.67ct Natural Teal Sapphire, Cushion, VS

Sapphire

0.67ct1 pc
$ 106.77
4.7 x 4.7 mm
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5.24ct Natural Pecan Brown Tiger's Eye, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

5.24ct Natural Pecan Brown Tiger's Eye, Oval, Opaque

Tiger's Eye

5.24ct1 pc
$ 3.08
14 x 9 mm (calibrated)
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40.04ct Natural Multicolor Tiger's Eye Matrix, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

40.04ct Natural Multicolor Tiger's Eye Matrix, Oval, Opaque

Tiger's Eye Matrix

40.04ct1 pc
$ 17.94
35.1 x 20.7 mm
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0.05ct Natural Blue Diamond, Square, VS, Photo A

0.05ct Natural Blue Diamond, Square, VS

Diamond

0.05ct1 pc
$ 55.89
2.1 x 2.1 mm
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7.09ct Natural Medium Deep Green Agate, Pear Shape, Translucent, Photo A

7.09ct Natural Medium Deep Green Agate, Pear Shape, Translucent

Agate

7.09ct1 pc
$ 5.44
14 x 12 mm (calibrated)
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1.45ctw Natural Intense Blue Apatite, Oval, VS-SI, Photo A

1.45ctw Natural Intense Blue Apatite, Oval, VS-SI

Apatite

1.45ct total4 pcs
$ 29.80
5 x 3.9 mm
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0.66ct Natural Light Pinkish Violet Sapphire, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.66ct Natural Light Pinkish Violet Sapphire, Oval, VVS-VS

Sapphire

0.66ct1 pc
$ 86.77
6.4 x 4.6 mm
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12.35ct Natural Multicolor Agate, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

12.35ct Natural Multicolor Agate, Oval, Opaque

Agate

12.35ct1 pc
$ 12.30
15.8 x 13.5 mm
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33.04ctw Natural Bi-color Tourmaline, Fancy, Transparent, Photo A
Tourmaline Product Video (522380)

33.04ctw Natural Bi-color Tourmaline, Fancy, Transparent

Tourmaline

33.04ct total2 pcs
$ 330.40
21 x 17.9 mm
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37.57ct Natural Medium Green Jadeite, Fancy, Translucent, Photo A

37.57ct Natural Medium Green Jadeite, Fancy, Translucent

Jadeite

37.57ct1 pc
$ 30.87
41.6 x 16.4 mm
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5.10ctw Natural Very Light Brown Moonstone, Flower Cut, Translucent, Photo A

5.10ctw Natural Very Light Brown Moonstone, Flower Cut, Translucent

Moonstone

5.10ct total4 pcs
$ 22.35
7.7 x 7.5 mm
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19.96ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Pear Shape, Opaque, Photo A

19.96ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Pear Shape, Opaque

Jasper

19.96ct1 pc
$ 12.25
20.9 x 19.5 mm
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0.58ct Natural Twilight Blue Sapphire, Round, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.58ct Natural Twilight Blue Sapphire, Round, VVS-VS

Sapphire

0.58ct1 pc
$ 317.72
5 mm (calibrated)
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2.36ctw Natural Very Light Brown Moonstone, Flower Cut, Translucent, Photo A

2.36ctw Natural Very Light Brown Moonstone, Flower Cut, Translucent

Moonstone

2.36ct total2 pcs
$ 10.34
7 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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41.66ct Natural Silver Gray Hematite, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

41.66ct Natural Silver Gray Hematite, Oval, Opaque

Hematite

41.66ct1 pc
$ 27.39
25 x 18 mm (calibrated)
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1.08ctw Natural Medium Green Peridot, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

1.08ctw Natural Medium Green Peridot, Oval, Transparent

Peridot

1.08ct total2 pcs
$ 19.36
6.1 x 4.2 mm
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0.84ct Natural Golden Citrine, Marquise, VS, Photo A

0.84ct Natural Golden Citrine, Marquise, VS

Citrine

0.84ct1 pc
$ 6.69
9 x 5 mm
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4.03ct Natural Medium Pink Strawberry Quartz, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

4.03ct Natural Medium Pink Strawberry Quartz, Oval, Translucent

Strawberry Quartz

4.03ct1 pc
$ 30.91
11 x 9 mm (calibrated)
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0.31ct Natural Honey Orange Sapphire, Heart, VVS, Photo A

0.31ct Natural Honey Orange Sapphire, Heart, VVS

Sapphire

0.31ct1 pc
$ 15.95
4.5 x 4.4 mm
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0.44ct Natural Light Royal Purple Pink Sapphire, Pear Shape, VS, Photo A

0.44ct Natural Light Royal Purple Pink Sapphire, Pear Shape, VS

Sapphire

0.44ct1 pc
$ 40.25
6 x 4.7 mm
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1.22ct Natural Medium-Dark Red Ruby, Oval, VS-SI, Photo A
Ruby Product Video (570372)

1.22ct Natural Medium-Dark Red Ruby, Oval, VS-SI

Ruby

1.22ct1 pc
$ 870.28
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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24.20ctw Natural Multicolor Jasper, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

24.20ctw Natural Multicolor Jasper, Oval, Opaque

Jasper

24.20ct total2 pcs
$ 14.23
24.1 x 15 mm
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32.65ct Natural Multicolor Obsidian, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

32.65ct Natural Multicolor Obsidian, Oval, Opaque

Obsidian

32.65ct1 pc
$ 27.54
36.5 x 24.9 mm
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60.73ctw Natural Multicolor Labradorite, Round, Translucent, Photo A

60.73ctw Natural Multicolor Labradorite, Round, Translucent

Labradorite

60.73ct total2 pcs
$ 134.28
25.1 mm
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1.66ct Natural Deep Green Tourmaline, Oval, VS, Photo A
Tourmaline Product Video (747720)

1.66ct Natural Deep Green Tourmaline, Oval, VS

Tourmaline

1.66ct1 pc
$ 192.89
7.1 x 6.4 mm
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1.35ct Natural Pale Yellow Color-Change Diaspore, Cushion, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.35ct Natural Pale Yellow Color-Change Diaspore, Cushion, VVS-VS

Color-Change Diaspore

1.35ct1 pc
$ 47.33
12.9 x 3.5 mm
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26.90ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

26.90ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Oval, Opaque

Jasper

26.90ct1 pc
$ 16.22
29.8 x 23.7 mm
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1.76ct Natural Light Violet Blue Tanzanite, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

1.76ct Natural Light Violet Blue Tanzanite, Oval, Transparent

Tanzanite

1.76ct1 pc
$ 15.23
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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1.69ct Natural Very Light Pink Morganite, Oval, VS, Photo A

1.69ct Natural Very Light Pink Morganite, Oval, VS

Morganite

1.69ct1 pc
$ 117.83
9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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3.21ct Natural Medium Golden Citrine, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

3.21ct Natural Medium Golden Citrine, Oval, VVS-VS

Citrine

3.21ct1 pc
$ 22.38
11 x 9 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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