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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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2.18ctw Natural White Zircon, Oval, VS, Photo A

2.18ctw Natural White Zircon, Oval, VS

Zircon

2.18ct total2 pcs
$ 12.91
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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0.96ctw Natural Light Lively Green Peridot, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.96ctw Natural Light Lively Green Peridot, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Peridot

0.96ct total2 pcs
$ 8.42
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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2.26ct Natural Deep Orange Hessonite Garnet, Oval, VS-SI, Photo A

2.26ct Natural Deep Orange Hessonite Garnet, Oval, VS-SI

Hessonite Garnet

2.26ct1 pc
$ 33.71
8.8 x 7.3 mm
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0.96ct Natural Yellow Beige Color-Change Diaspore, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.96ct Natural Yellow Beige Color-Change Diaspore, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS

Color-Change Diaspore

0.96ct1 pc
$ 29.45
5.9 x 4.7 mm
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1.78ct Natural Pale Yellow Opal, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

1.78ct Natural Pale Yellow Opal, Oval, Opaque

Opal

1.78ct1 pc
$ 8.90
8.2 x 7.5 mm
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0.97ct Natural Yellowish Green Sphene, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

0.97ct Natural Yellowish Green Sphene, Oval, Transparent

Sphene

0.97ct1 pc
$ 4.83
6 x 5.4 mm
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2.87ct Natural Orange Red Andesine Labradorite, Oval, Transparent/Translucent, Photo A

2.87ct Natural Orange Red Andesine Labradorite, Oval, Transparent/Translucent

Andesine Labradorite

2.87ct1 pc
$ 37.73
10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
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3.05ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VS, Photo A

3.05ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VS

Topaz

3.05ct total5 pcs
$ 23.40
6.1 x 4.2 mm
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0.47ct Natural Deep Egyptian Blue Kyanite, Round, VS-SI, Photo A

0.47ct Natural Deep Egyptian Blue Kyanite, Round, VS-SI

Kyanite

0.47ct1 pc
$ 11.70
4.3 mm
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2.31ct Natural Pearl White Moonstone, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

2.31ct Natural Pearl White Moonstone, Oval, Translucent

Moonstone

2.31ct1 pc
$ 20.25
10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
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1.18ct Natural Medium-Dark Red Rhodolite Garnet, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A
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1.18ct Natural Medium-Dark Red Rhodolite Garnet, Oval, VVS-VS

Rhodolite Garnet

1.18ct1 pc
$ 25.85
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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5.96ctw Natural Light Yellow Green Prehnite, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

5.96ctw Natural Light Yellow Green Prehnite, Oval, Transparent

Prehnite

5.96ct total4 pcs
$ 32.65
7.2 x 6.6 mm
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1.86ct Natural Multicolor Black Opal, Cushion, Opaque, Photo A

1.86ct Natural Multicolor Black Opal, Cushion, Opaque

Black Opal

1.86ct1 pc
$ 56.62
12.5 x 7.6 mm
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1.69ct Natural Reddish Orange Hessonite Garnet, Oval, VS-SI, Photo A

1.69ct Natural Reddish Orange Hessonite Garnet, Oval, VS-SI

Hessonite Garnet

1.69ct1 pc
$ 27.78
8 x 6.7 mm
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11.32ct Natural Yellowish Brown Tiger's Eye, Baguette, Opaque, Photo A

11.32ct Natural Yellowish Brown Tiger's Eye, Baguette, Opaque

Tiger's Eye

11.32ct1 pc
$ 12.22
18 x 13 mm (calibrated)
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2.37ctw Natural Light Caramel Brown Moonstone, Flower Cut, Translucent, Photo A

2.37ctw Natural Light Caramel Brown Moonstone, Flower Cut, Translucent

Moonstone

2.37ct total2 pcs
$ 10.39
7.4 x 7.4 mm
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2.01ct Natural Dark Red Almandine Garnet, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

2.01ct Natural Dark Red Almandine Garnet, Oval, VVS-VS

Almandine Garnet

2.01ct1 pc
$ 75.07
9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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3.72ct Natural Golden Citrine, Cushion, VVS-VS, Photo A

3.72ct Natural Golden Citrine, Cushion, VVS-VS

Citrine

3.72ct1 pc
$ 28.53
10.9 x 8.4 mm
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0.39ct Natural Medium Orange Carnelian, Marquise, Transparent, Photo A

0.39ct Natural Medium Orange Carnelian, Marquise, Transparent

Carnelian

0.39ct1 pc
$ 1.95
8 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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0.64ct Natural Multicolor Opal, Round, Opaque, Photo A

0.64ct Natural Multicolor Opal, Round, Opaque

Opal

0.64ct1 pc
$ 21.03
7 mm (calibrated)
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1.78ct Natural Deep Orange Citrine, Pear Shape, VVS, Photo A

1.78ct Natural Deep Orange Citrine, Pear Shape, VVS

Citrine

1.78ct1 pc
$ 14.77
10 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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3.45ctw Natural Multicolor Mystic Quartz, Pear Shape, VS, Photo A

3.45ctw Natural Multicolor Mystic Quartz, Pear Shape, VS

Mystic Quartz

3.45ct total2 pcs
$ 20.62
10 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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3.99ctw Natural Dark Red Almandine Garnet, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

3.99ctw Natural Dark Red Almandine Garnet, Oval, VVS-VS

Almandine Garnet

3.99ct total2 pcs
$ 149.03
9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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13.70ct Natural Medium-Dark Purple Star Ruby, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

13.70ct Natural Medium-Dark Purple Star Ruby, Oval, Opaque

Star Ruby

13.70ct1 pc
$ 180.12
14.9 x 12.6 mm
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4.39ctw Natural Multicolor Spectrolite, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

4.39ctw Natural Multicolor Spectrolite, Oval, Opaque

Spectrolite

4.39ct total2 pcs
$ 20.07
10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
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5.69ctw Natural Golden Brown Tiger's Eye, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

5.69ctw Natural Golden Brown Tiger's Eye, Oval, Opaque

Tiger's Eye

5.69ct total2 pcs
$ 8.51
10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
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10.09ct Natural Grey Green Jadeite, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

10.09ct Natural Grey Green Jadeite, Oval, Translucent

Jadeite

10.09ct1 pc
$ 33.17
18 x 13 mm (calibrated)
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4.75ct Natural Medium Pink Strawberry Quartz, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

4.75ct Natural Medium Pink Strawberry Quartz, Oval, Translucent

Strawberry Quartz

4.75ct1 pc
$ 28.63
14 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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4.93ct Natural Iris Violet Amethyst, Round, Transparent, Photo A

4.93ct Natural Iris Violet Amethyst, Round, Transparent

Amethyst

4.93ct1 pc
$ 34.37
11 mm (calibrated)
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0.39ct Natural Medium Light-Orange Clinohumite, Oval, SI, Photo A

0.39ct Natural Medium Light-Orange Clinohumite, Oval, SI

Clinohumite

0.39ct1 pc
$ 19.42
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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0.50ct Natural Light Blue Sapphire, Heart, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.50ct Natural Light Blue Sapphire, Heart, VVS-VS

Sapphire

0.50ct1 pc
$ 34.86
4.9 x 4.7 mm
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1.00ct Natural Purplish Violet Amethyst, Marquise, VS, Photo A

1.00ct Natural Purplish Violet Amethyst, Marquise, VS

Amethyst

1.00ct1 pc
$ 6.64
10 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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