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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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0.53ct Natural Light Pink Spinel, Cushion, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.53ct Natural Light Pink Spinel, Cushion, VVS-VS

Spinel

0.53ct1 pc
$ 36.95
4.7 x 4.3 mm
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6.84ct Natural Warm Green Actinolite Cat's Eye, Oval, Translucent, Photo A
Actinolite Cat's Eye Product Video (486225)

6.84ct Natural Warm Green Actinolite Cat's Eye, Oval, Translucent

Actinolite Cat's Eye

6.84ct1 pc
$ 47.69
14 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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4.08ct Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Flower Cut, Transparent, Photo A

4.08ct Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Flower Cut, Transparent

Topaz

4.08ct1 pc
$ 40.23
10.6 x 10.4 mm
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2.43ct Natural Coffee Brown Smoky Quartz, Oval, VVS, Photo A

2.43ct Natural Coffee Brown Smoky Quartz, Oval, VVS

Smoky Quartz

2.43ct1 pc
$ 14.53
10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
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2.99ct Natural Pale Reddish Orange Andesine Labradorite, Cushion, Transparent, Photo A

2.99ct Natural Pale Reddish Orange Andesine Labradorite, Cushion, Transparent

Andesine Labradorite

2.99ct1 pc
$ 37.23
11 x 8.1 mm
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0.79ct Natural Bright Green Peridot, Oval, VS, Photo A

0.79ct Natural Bright Green Peridot, Oval, VS

Peridot

0.79ct1 pc
$ 5.53
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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62.43ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

62.43ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Oval, Opaque

Jasper

62.43ct1 pc
$ 32.14
35.9 x 26.4 mm
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3.48ct Natural Multicolor Opal, Pear Shape, Translucent, Photo A

3.48ct Natural Multicolor Opal, Pear Shape, Translucent

Opal

3.48ct1 pc
$ 87.80
18.4 x 9.8 mm
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0.50ct Natural Light Purple Spinel, Cushion, VS, Photo A

0.50ct Natural Light Purple Spinel, Cushion, VS

Spinel

0.50ct1 pc
$ 34.86
5.3 x 3.8 mm
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17.82ct Natural Light Sky Blue Chalcedony, Pear Shape, Opaque, Photo A

17.82ct Natural Light Sky Blue Chalcedony, Pear Shape, Opaque

Chalcedony

17.82ct1 pc
$ 44.37
26.1 x 18.4 mm
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0.91ct Natural Greenish Blue Sapphire, Cushion, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.91ct Natural Greenish Blue Sapphire, Cushion, VVS-VS

Sapphire

0.91ct1 pc
$ 108.76
5 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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1.33ctw Natural Dark Red Rhodolite Garnet, Square, VS, Photo A

1.33ctw Natural Dark Red Rhodolite Garnet, Square, VS

Rhodolite Garnet

1.33ct total2 pcs
$ 11.64
5 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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1.52ctw Natural Multicolor Opal, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

1.52ctw Natural Multicolor Opal, Oval, Opaque

Opal

1.52ct total2 pcs
$ 49.96
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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2.25ctw Natural Light Blue Sapphire, Square, VVS-VS, Photo A
Sapphire Product Video (349836)

2.25ctw Natural Light Blue Sapphire, Square, VVS-VS

Sapphire

2.25ct total30 pcs
$ 147.91
2.2 x 2.1 mm
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4.38ctw Natural Peach Orange Moonstone, Square, Translucent, Photo A

4.38ctw Natural Peach Orange Moonstone, Square, Translucent

Moonstone

4.38ct total2 pcs
$ 8.76
7 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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0.81ct Natural Medium Dark-Green Chrome Diopside, Marquise, VS, Photo A

0.81ct Natural Medium Dark-Green Chrome Diopside, Marquise, VS

Chrome Diopside

0.81ct1 pc
$ 20.17
10 x 4.8 mm
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6.89ct Natural Bright Gold Citrine, Oval, VVS, Photo A

6.89ct Natural Bright Gold Citrine, Oval, VVS

Citrine

6.89ct1 pc
$ 41.74
13.8 x 11 mm
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6.46ct Natural Purple-Red Star Ruby, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

6.46ct Natural Purple-Red Star Ruby, Oval, Opaque

Star Ruby

6.46ct1 pc
$ 84.93
12.6 x 10.2 mm
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1.23ct Natural Dark Orange Hessonite Garnet, Square, VS, Photo A

1.23ct Natural Dark Orange Hessonite Garnet, Square, VS

Hessonite Garnet

1.23ct1 pc
$ 20.63
6 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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4.00ctw Natural Warm White Topaz, Square, VVS-VS, Photo A

4.00ctw Natural Warm White Topaz, Square, VVS-VS

Topaz

4.00ct total10 pcs
$ 32.21
4 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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0.72ct Natural Golden Sapphire, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.72ct Natural Golden Sapphire, Oval, VVS-VS

Sapphire

0.72ct1 pc
$ 40.82
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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0.85ct Natural Warm White Sillimanite Cat's Eye, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

0.85ct Natural Warm White Sillimanite Cat's Eye, Oval, Transparent

Sillimanite Cat's Eye

0.85ct1 pc
$ 3.39
6.5 x 4.5 mm
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1.33ct Natural Pinkish Red Ruby, Oval, VS, Photo A

1.33ct Natural Pinkish Red Ruby, Oval, VS

Ruby

1.33ct1 pc
$ 39.74
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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54.00ct Natural Medium Violet Charoite, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

54.00ct Natural Medium Violet Charoite, Fancy, Opaque

Charoite

54.00ct1 pc
$ 88.74
39.1 x 28 mm
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0.49ct Natural Purple-Pink Sapphire, Fancy, VS, Photo A

0.49ct Natural Purple-Pink Sapphire, Fancy, VS

Sapphire

0.49ct1 pc
$ 48.80
7 x 4.4 mm
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3.17ctw Natural Black Onyx, Round, Opaque, Photo A

3.17ctw Natural Black Onyx, Round, Opaque

Onyx

3.17ct total2 pcs
$ 6.32
7 mm (calibrated)
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3.95ct Natural Multicolor Black Opal, Pear Shape, Opaque, Photo A

3.95ct Natural Multicolor Black Opal, Pear Shape, Opaque

Black Opal

3.95ct1 pc
$ 115.08
17 x 10.4 mm
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17.18ct Natural Light Purplish Blue Chalcedony, Pear Shape, Opaque, Photo A

17.18ct Natural Light Purplish Blue Chalcedony, Pear Shape, Opaque

Chalcedony

17.18ct1 pc
$ 42.78
25 x 18 mm (calibrated)
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2.64ct Natural Warm Brown Tiger's Eye, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

2.64ct Natural Warm Brown Tiger's Eye, Oval, Opaque

Tiger's Eye

2.64ct1 pc
$ 2.63
9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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0.33ct Natural Golden Sapphire, Heart, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.33ct Natural Golden Sapphire, Heart, VVS-VS

Sapphire

0.33ct1 pc
$ 16.98
4.5 x 4.3 mm
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4.09ct Natural Light Bubblegum Pink Strawberry Quartz, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

4.09ct Natural Light Bubblegum Pink Strawberry Quartz, Oval, Translucent

Strawberry Quartz

4.09ct1 pc
$ 28.52
10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
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1.58ct Natural Gold Citrine, Round, VVS, Photo A

1.58ct Natural Gold Citrine, Round, VVS

Citrine

1.58ct1 pc
$ 12.59
8 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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