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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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1.17ct Natural Jam Red Ruby, Marquise, SI, Photo A
Ruby Product Video (569884)

1.17ct Natural Jam Red Ruby, Marquise, SI

Ruby

1.17ct1 pc
$ 858.86
10 x 4.8 mm
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1.27ct Natural Very Light Yellow Color-Change Diaspore, Cushion, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.27ct Natural Very Light Yellow Color-Change Diaspore, Cushion, VVS-VS

Color-Change Diaspore

1.27ct1 pc
$ 65.40
8 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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1.36ct Natural Amber Orange Hessonite Garnet, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS, Photo A

1.36ct Natural Amber Orange Hessonite Garnet, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS

Hessonite Garnet

1.36ct1 pc
$ 26.83
6 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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4.32ctw Natural Ladybug Red Strawberry Quartz, Round, Transparent, Photo A
Strawberry Quartz Product Video (609114)

4.32ctw Natural Ladybug Red Strawberry Quartz, Round, Transparent

Strawberry Quartz

4.32ct total2 pcs
$ 66.27
9 mm (calibrated)
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4.03ct Natural Medium Violet Amethyst, Pear Shape, VS, Photo A

4.03ct Natural Medium Violet Amethyst, Pear Shape, VS

Amethyst

4.03ct1 pc
$ 30.64
15 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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23.01ct Natural Multicolor Quartz With Marcasite, Pear Shape, Transparent, Photo A
Quartz With Marcasite Product Video (523181)

23.01ct Natural Multicolor Quartz With Marcasite, Pear Shape, Transparent

Quartz With Marcasite

23.01ct1 pc
$ 151.26
28.2 x 16 mm
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10.92ct Natural Deep Green Uvarovite Garnet Drusy, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

10.92ct Natural Deep Green Uvarovite Garnet Drusy, Fancy, Opaque

Uvarovite Garnet Drusy

10.92ct1 pc
$ 16.32
18 x 13 mm (calibrated)
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0.46ct Natural Golden Orange Citrine, Heart, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.46ct Natural Golden Orange Citrine, Heart, VVS-VS

Citrine

0.46ct1 pc
$ 3.20
5 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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11.87ct Natural Bluish White Rainbow Moonstone, Pear Shape, Translucent, Photo A

11.87ct Natural Bluish White Rainbow Moonstone, Pear Shape, Translucent

Rainbow Moonstone

11.87ct1 pc
$ 82.76
19.3 x 14 mm
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5.72ct Natural Multicolor Rainbow Pyrite, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

5.72ct Natural Multicolor Rainbow Pyrite, Fancy, Opaque

Rainbow Pyrite

5.72ct1 pc
$ 14.81
16.7 x 11.5 mm
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2.35ctw Natural Mellow Yellow Golden Beryl, Oval, VS, Photo A

2.35ctw Natural Mellow Yellow Golden Beryl, Oval, VS

Golden Beryl

2.35ct total2 pcs
$ 64.37
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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42.59ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

42.59ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Fancy, Opaque

Jasper

42.59ct1 pc
$ 46.66
39.2 x 19.9 mm
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52.23ct Natural Deep Green Agate, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

52.23ct Natural Deep Green Agate, Oval, Translucent

Agate

52.23ct1 pc
$ 31.22
30.8 x 23.5 mm
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0.58ct Natural Light Rose Pink Morganite, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.58ct Natural Light Rose Pink Morganite, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Morganite

0.58ct1 pc
$ 50.84
8.4 x 4.3 mm
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0.14ctw Natural Black Diamond, Square, Opaque, Photo A

0.14ctw Natural Black Diamond, Square, Opaque

Diamond

0.14ct total2 pcs
$ 69.72
2.2 x 2.2 mm
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0.48ct Natural Bright Gold Citrine, Heart, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.48ct Natural Bright Gold Citrine, Heart, VVS-VS

Citrine

0.48ct1 pc
$ 3.83
5.4 x 5.2 mm
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1.96ct Natural Light Gold Citrine, Round, VVS, Photo A

1.96ct Natural Light Gold Citrine, Round, VVS

Citrine

1.96ct1 pc
$ 13.66
8 mm (calibrated)
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1.04ct Natural Forest Green Tourmaline, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS, Photo A

1.04ct Natural Forest Green Tourmaline, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS

Tourmaline

1.04ct1 pc
$ 51.79
10.3 x 4 mm
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2.44ct Natural Dark Red Hessonite Garnet, Oval, VS-SI, Photo A

2.44ct Natural Dark Red Hessonite Garnet, Oval, VS-SI

Hessonite Garnet

2.44ct1 pc
$ 40.10
9 x 7.6 mm
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0.91ct Natural Medium-Dark Purple Sapphire, Cushion, VS, Photo A
Sapphire Product Video (448603)

0.91ct Natural Medium-Dark Purple Sapphire, Cushion, VS

Sapphire

0.91ct1 pc
$ 480.55
6.3 x 4.2 mm
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1.21ct Natural Wine Red Ruby, Oval, VS-SI, Photo A
Ruby Product Video (402657)

1.21ct Natural Wine Red Ruby, Oval, VS-SI

Ruby

1.21ct1 pc
$ 843.61
6.5 x 5.4 mm
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0.46ct Natural Medium Green Sapphire, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.46ct Natural Medium Green Sapphire, Oval, VVS-VS

Sapphire

0.46ct1 pc
$ 34.01
5 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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1.65ct Natural Blue Cavansite, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

1.65ct Natural Blue Cavansite, Fancy, Opaque

Cavansite

1.65ct1 pc
$ 9.59
10.3 x 7.6 mm
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2.13ct Natural Pinkish Red Ruby, Oval, VS-SI, Photo A
Ruby Product Video (722649)

2.13ct Natural Pinkish Red Ruby, Oval, VS-SI

Ruby

2.13ct1 pc
$ 190.93
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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9.54ct Natural Medium Brown Smoky Quartz, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS, Photo A

9.54ct Natural Medium Brown Smoky Quartz, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS

Smoky Quartz

9.54ct1 pc
$ 26.14
12.6 x 12.5 mm
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0.47ct Natural Orange-Gold Sapphire, Heart, VS, Photo A

0.47ct Natural Orange-Gold Sapphire, Heart, VS

Sapphire

0.47ct1 pc
$ 29.03
4.8 x 4.7 mm
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3.04ctw Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

3.04ctw Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Topaz

3.04ct total4 pcs
$ 23.31
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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0.45ct Natural Medium Orange Spessartite Garnet, Oval, VS, Photo A

0.45ct Natural Medium Orange Spessartite Garnet, Oval, VS

Spessartite Garnet

0.45ct1 pc
$ 15.69
5 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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7.54ct Natural Dark Brown Smoky Quartz, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS, Photo A

7.54ct Natural Dark Brown Smoky Quartz, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS

Smoky Quartz

7.54ct1 pc
$ 14.04
12 x 12 mm (calibrated)
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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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1.23ctw Natural Bluish White Rainbow Moonstone, Marquise, Transparent, Photo A

1.23ctw Natural Bluish White Rainbow Moonstone, Marquise, Transparent

Rainbow Moonstone

1.23ct total2 pcs
$ 39.20
8 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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1.46ctw Natural White Zircon, Round, VS, Photo A

1.46ctw Natural White Zircon, Round, VS

Zircon

1.46ct total2 pcs
$ 43.18
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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