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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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2.80ct Natural Deep Golden Orange Citrine, Pear Shape, VVS, Photo A

2.80ct Natural Deep Golden Orange Citrine, Pear Shape, VVS

Citrine

2.80ct1 pc
$ 15.34
12.7 x 8 mm
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6.60ct Natural Medium-Light Pink Strawberry Quartz, Oval, Translucent, Photo A
Strawberry Quartz Product Video (555884)

6.60ct Natural Medium-Light Pink Strawberry Quartz, Oval, Translucent

Strawberry Quartz

6.60ct1 pc
$ 41.50
15.3 x 11.5 mm
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7.11ctw Natural Black Spinel, Round, Opaque, Photo A

7.11ctw Natural Black Spinel, Round, Opaque

Spinel

7.11ct total2 pcs
$ 31.16
9 mm (calibrated)
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26.31ctw Natural Multicolor Fossil Coral, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

26.31ctw Natural Multicolor Fossil Coral, Oval, Opaque

Fossil Coral

26.31ct total2 pcs
$ 31.13
20.6 x 12 mm
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1.38ct Natural Bluish White Rainbow Moonstone, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

1.38ct Natural Bluish White Rainbow Moonstone, Oval, Transparent

Rainbow Moonstone

1.38ct1 pc
$ 45.37
9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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5.61ctw Natural Medium Violet Amethyst, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

5.61ctw Natural Medium Violet Amethyst, Oval, Transparent

Amethyst

5.61ct total2 pcs
$ 30.73
10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
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0.64ct Natural Multicolor Opal, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

0.64ct Natural Multicolor Opal, Oval, Opaque

Opal

0.64ct1 pc
$ 19.12
7.6 x 5.6 mm
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4.16ctw Natural Multicolor Spectrolite, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

4.16ctw Natural Multicolor Spectrolite, Oval, Opaque

Spectrolite

4.16ct total2 pcs
$ 19.02
10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
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1.47ct Natural Medium Orange Zircon, Round, VVS, Photo A

1.47ct Natural Medium Orange Zircon, Round, VVS

Zircon

1.47ct1 pc
$ 26.84
6.5 mm (calibrated)
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29.90ct Natural Multicolor Black Opal, Baguette, Opaque, Photo A
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29.90ct Natural Multicolor Black Opal, Baguette, Opaque

Black Opal

29.90ct1 pc
$ 1,495.00
22.2 x 15.6 mm
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1.75ct Natural Medium Light-Orange Moonstone, Marquise, Translucent, Photo A

1.75ct Natural Medium Light-Orange Moonstone, Marquise, Translucent

Moonstone

1.75ct1 pc
$ 3.49
10.2 x 5.5 mm
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0.66ct Natural Earth Orange Zircon, Oval, VS, Photo A

0.66ct Natural Earth Orange Zircon, Oval, VS

Zircon

0.66ct1 pc
$ 16.43
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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1.79ctw Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VS, Photo A

1.79ctw Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VS

Topaz

1.79ct total2 pcs
$ 12.66
7.2 x 5.2 mm
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5.21ctw Natural Medium-Dark Golden Citrine, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

5.21ctw Natural Medium-Dark Golden Citrine, Oval, VVS-VS

Citrine

5.21ct total2 pcs
$ 28.54
10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
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2.04ct Natural Medium Light-Orange Moonstone, Round, Opaque, Photo A

2.04ct Natural Medium Light-Orange Moonstone, Round, Opaque

Moonstone

2.04ct1 pc
$ 4.07
7.5 mm (calibrated)
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1.87ct Natural Warm Forest Green Tourmaline, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.87ct Natural Warm Forest Green Tourmaline, Oval, VVS-VS

Tourmaline

1.87ct1 pc
$ 217.29
8.7 x 7.8 mm
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6.38ct Natural Lemon Yellow Quartz, Flower Cut, Transparent, Photo A

6.38ct Natural Lemon Yellow Quartz, Flower Cut, Transparent

Quartz

6.38ct1 pc
$ 28.03
14.2 x 9.9 mm
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0.63ct Natural Medium Green Peridot, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.63ct Natural Medium Green Peridot, Oval, VVS-VS

Peridot

0.63ct1 pc
$ 11.30
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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1.04ct Natural Warm Yellow Beryl, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.04ct Natural Warm Yellow Beryl, Oval, VVS-VS

Beryl

1.04ct1 pc
$ 25.90
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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1.07ct Natural Medium Orange Zircon, Oval, VVS, Photo A

1.07ct Natural Medium Orange Zircon, Oval, VVS

Zircon

1.07ct1 pc
$ 15.99
6 x 4.8 mm
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34.04ct Natural White with Black Dendritic Agate, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

34.04ct Natural White with Black Dendritic Agate, Fancy, Opaque

Dendritic Agate

34.04ct1 pc
$ 23.74
33.5 x 20.8 mm
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12.63ct Natural Medium Green Druzy Variscite, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

12.63ct Natural Medium Green Druzy Variscite, Fancy, Opaque

Druzy Variscite

12.63ct1 pc
$ 19.24
25.5 x 14.5 mm
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56.63ct Natural Yale Blue Aquamarine, Oval, Transparent, Photo A
Aquamarine Product Video (642864)

56.63ct Natural Yale Blue Aquamarine, Oval, Transparent

Aquamarine

56.63ct1 pc
$ 282.02
30 x 22 mm (calibrated)
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1.40ctw Natural Medium Red Pyrope Garnet, Square, VVS, Photo A

1.40ctw Natural Medium Red Pyrope Garnet, Square, VVS

Pyrope Garnet

1.40ct total2 pcs
$ 10.74
5 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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1.57ct Natural Golden Citrine, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS, Photo A

1.57ct Natural Golden Citrine, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS

Citrine

1.57ct1 pc
$ 12.51
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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104.98ct Natural Navy Blue Sodalite, Square, Opaque, Photo A

104.98ct Natural Navy Blue Sodalite, Square, Opaque

Sodalite

104.98ct1 pc
$ 87.13
27.2 x 27.1 mm
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1.58ct Natural Blue Cavansite, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

1.58ct Natural Blue Cavansite, Fancy, Opaque

Cavansite

1.58ct1 pc
$ 9.18
10 x 7.7 mm
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2.89ct Natural Multicolor Pietersite, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

2.89ct Natural Multicolor Pietersite, Oval, Opaque

Pietersite

2.89ct1 pc
$ 9.59
16 x 8.5 mm
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5.06ct Natural Multicolor Pietersite, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

5.06ct Natural Multicolor Pietersite, Oval, Opaque

Pietersite

5.06ct1 pc
$ 12.25
19.9 x 10.9 mm
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3.72ctw Natural Multicolor Mystic Quartz, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

3.72ctw Natural Multicolor Mystic Quartz, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Mystic Quartz

3.72ct total2 pcs
$ 11.11
10 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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1.94ct Natural Medium Pink Strawberry Quartz, Round, Translucent, Photo A

1.94ct Natural Medium Pink Strawberry Quartz, Round, Translucent

Strawberry Quartz

1.94ct1 pc
$ 14.88
8 mm (calibrated)
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21.10ctw Natural Multicolor Jasper, Pear Shape, Opaque, Photo A

21.10ctw Natural Multicolor Jasper, Pear Shape, Opaque

Jasper

21.10ct total2 pcs
$ 12.40
24.4 x 14.4 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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