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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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1.62ctw Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.62ctw Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Topaz

1.62ct total2 pcs
$ 12.42
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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1.15ct Natural Olive Green Sphene, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

1.15ct Natural Olive Green Sphene, Oval, Transparent

Sphene

1.15ct1 pc
$ 5.73
6.6 x 6.4 mm
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1.58ct Natural Iris Violet Amethyst, Marquise, VS, Photo A

1.58ct Natural Iris Violet Amethyst, Marquise, VS

Amethyst

1.58ct1 pc
$ 12.12
12.1 x 6.2 mm
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3.83ctw Natural Deep Red Pyrope Garnet, Square, VVS-VS, Photo A

3.83ctw Natural Deep Red Pyrope Garnet, Square, VVS-VS

Pyrope Garnet

3.83ct total10 pcs
$ 29.37
4 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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2.31ct Natural Navy Blue Kyanite, Oval, SI, Photo A

2.31ct Natural Navy Blue Kyanite, Oval, SI

Kyanite

2.31ct1 pc
$ 50.61
10.7 x 7 mm
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0.15ct Natural Golden Yellow Diamond, Round, VS-SI, Photo A
Diamond Product Video (543909)

0.15ct Natural Golden Yellow Diamond, Round, VS-SI

Diamond

0.15ct1 pc
$ 270.60
3.3 mm
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0.43ct Natural Medium Light-Purple Sapphire, Oval, VS, Photo A

0.43ct Natural Medium Light-Purple Sapphire, Oval, VS

Sapphire

0.43ct1 pc
$ 39.34
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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4.79ctw Natural Medium Golden Citrine, Oval, VVS, Photo A

4.79ctw Natural Medium Golden Citrine, Oval, VVS

Citrine

4.79ct total2 pcs
$ 26.24
10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
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0.67ctw Natural Intense Red Sapphire, Pear Shape, VS, Photo A

0.67ctw Natural Intense Red Sapphire, Pear Shape, VS

Sapphire

0.67ct total2 pcs
$ 100.10
5 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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1.79ct Natural Light Blue Topaz, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.79ct Natural Light Blue Topaz, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS

Topaz

1.79ct1 pc
$ 14.26
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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1.01ct Natural Warm White Sillimanite Cat's Eye, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

1.01ct Natural Warm White Sillimanite Cat's Eye, Oval, Transparent

Sillimanite Cat's Eye

1.01ct1 pc
$ 3.88
6.4 x 6.2 mm
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14.24ctw Natural Greenish Yellow Quartz, Flower Cut, Transparent, Photo A

14.24ctw Natural Greenish Yellow Quartz, Flower Cut, Transparent

Quartz

14.24ct total2 pcs
$ 54.60
12 x 12 mm (calibrated)
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3.51ct Natural Warm Green Agate, Fancy, Translucent, Photo A

3.51ct Natural Warm Green Agate, Fancy, Translucent

Agate

3.51ct1 pc
$ 9.62
17.9 x 9.1 mm
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17.55ctw Natural Multicolor White Dendritic Agate, Pear Shape, Opaque, Photo A

17.55ctw Natural Multicolor White Dendritic Agate, Pear Shape, Opaque

Dendritic Agate

17.55ct total2 pcs
$ 13.99
18 x 13 mm (calibrated)
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2.93ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Oval, VS, Photo A

2.93ctw Natural Sky Blue Topaz, Oval, VS

Topaz

2.93ct total10 pcs
$ 16.05
5.2 x 3.3 mm
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10.98ct Natural Very Light Golden-Brown Rutile Quartz, Pear Shape, Transparent, Photo A

10.98ct Natural Very Light Golden-Brown Rutile Quartz, Pear Shape, Transparent

Rutile Quartz

10.98ct1 pc
$ 29.83
18.8 x 13.8 mm
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15.55ctw Natural Light Purplish Blue Chalcedony, Round, Transparent, Photo A

15.55ctw Natural Light Purplish Blue Chalcedony, Round, Transparent

Chalcedony

15.55ct total2 pcs
$ 17.04
13 mm (calibrated)
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3.64ct Natural Very Light Pink Rose Quartz, Octagon / Emerald Cut, Transparent, Photo A

3.64ct Natural Very Light Pink Rose Quartz, Octagon / Emerald Cut, Transparent

Rose Quartz

3.64ct1 pc
$ 19.94
9.5 x 9.5 mm
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1.77ct Natural Multicolor White Rainbow Moonstone, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.77ct Natural Multicolor White Rainbow Moonstone, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS

Rainbow Moonstone

1.77ct1 pc
$ 184.78
8.6 x 6.4 mm
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3.99ctw Natural Warm Brown Smoky Quartz, Round, VS, Photo A

3.99ctw Natural Warm Brown Smoky Quartz, Round, VS

Smoky Quartz

3.99ct total2 pcs
$ 8.75
8 mm (calibrated)
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3.05ctw Natural White Topaz, Cushion, VVS-VS, Photo A

3.05ctw Natural White Topaz, Cushion, VVS-VS

Topaz

3.05ct total6 pcs
$ 16.72
4.6 x 4.6 mm
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11.79ctw Natural Pale Cream Yellow Quartz, Flower Cut, Transparent, Photo A

11.79ctw Natural Pale Cream Yellow Quartz, Flower Cut, Transparent

Quartz

11.79ct total2 pcs
$ 38.75
13 x 13 mm (calibrated)
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2.63ct Natural Orange Red Andesine Labradorite, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

2.63ct Natural Orange Red Andesine Labradorite, Oval, Transparent

Andesine Labradorite

2.63ct1 pc
$ 34.58
10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
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1.80ct Natural Medium Golden Citrine, Round, VVS, Photo A

1.80ct Natural Medium Golden Citrine, Round, VVS

Citrine

1.80ct1 pc
$ 12.55
8 mm (calibrated)
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2.44ct Natural Deep Blue Kyanite, Oval, SI-I1, Photo A

2.44ct Natural Deep Blue Kyanite, Oval, SI-I1

Kyanite

2.44ct1 pc
$ 48.60
10 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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1.15ct Natural Medium Dark-Red Rhodolite Garnet, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.15ct Natural Medium Dark-Red Rhodolite Garnet, Oval, VVS-VS

Rhodolite Garnet

1.15ct1 pc
$ 30.54
6.9 x 5.3 mm
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9.19ct Natural Multicolor Opal, Pear Shape, Transparent, Photo A
Opal Product Video (746951)

9.19ct Natural Multicolor Opal, Pear Shape, Transparent

Opal

9.19ct1 pc
$ 457.66
20.8 x 12.1 mm
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17.61ct Natural Light Grey Jadeite, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

17.61ct Natural Light Grey Jadeite, Oval, Translucent

Jadeite

17.61ct1 pc
$ 28.93
22 x 13.8 mm
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7.80ct Natural Black Star Sapphire, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

7.80ct Natural Black Star Sapphire, Oval, Opaque

Star Sapphire

7.80ct1 pc
$ 155.38
12 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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2.41ct Natural Bright Berry Purple Rhodolite Garnet, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

2.41ct Natural Bright Berry Purple Rhodolite Garnet, Oval, VVS-VS

Rhodolite Garnet

2.41ct1 pc
$ 64.61
9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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0.80ct Natural Medium Pink Morganite, Cushion, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.80ct Natural Medium Pink Morganite, Cushion, VVS-VS

Morganite

0.80ct1 pc
$ 48.21
8 x 4.8 mm
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4.15ct Natural Reddish Orange Sunstone, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

4.15ct Natural Reddish Orange Sunstone, Oval, Translucent

Sunstone

4.15ct1 pc
$ 24.78
12 x 10 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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