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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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4.60ct Natural Deep Magenta Rhodolite Garnet, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS, Photo A
Rhodolite Garnet Product Video (745786)

4.60ct Natural Deep Magenta Rhodolite Garnet, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS

Rhodolite Garnet

4.60ct1 pc
$ 190.90
11.3 x 8.3 mm
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0.69ct Natural London Blue Topaz, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.69ct Natural London Blue Topaz, Oval, VVS-VS

Topaz

0.69ct1 pc
$ 5.49
6.1 x 4.2 mm
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0.87ct Natural Medium Green Peridot, Oval, VS, Photo A

0.87ct Natural Medium Green Peridot, Oval, VS

Peridot

0.87ct1 pc
$ 12.13
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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16.73ct Natural Medium Dark-Purple Ruby-Zoisite, Flower Cut, Opaque, Photo A

16.73ct Natural Medium Dark-Purple Ruby-Zoisite, Flower Cut, Opaque

Ruby-Zoisite

16.73ct1 pc
$ 20.33
17.4 x 14.5 mm
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3.35ctw Natural Bluish White Rainbow Moonstone, Square, Transparent, Photo A

3.35ctw Natural Bluish White Rainbow Moonstone, Square, Transparent

Rainbow Moonstone

3.35ct total20 pcs
$ 56.72
3 x 3 mm (calibrated)
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3.46ctw Natural Bright Pinkish Violet Amethyst, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

3.46ctw Natural Bright Pinkish Violet Amethyst, Oval, Transparent

Amethyst

3.46ct total2 pcs
$ 24.12
12.1 x 6 mm
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1.62ctw Natural Dark Red Pyrope Garnet, Heart, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.62ctw Natural Dark Red Pyrope Garnet, Heart, VVS-VS

Pyrope Garnet

1.62ct total2 pcs
$ 12.42
6 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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1.44ct Natural Earth Orange Sphalerite, Oval, SI, Photo A

1.44ct Natural Earth Orange Sphalerite, Oval, SI

Sphalerite

1.44ct1 pc
$ 71.71
6.7 x 5.7 mm
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2.29ctw Natural Golden-Yellow Citrine, Round, VVS, Photo A

2.29ctw Natural Golden-Yellow Citrine, Round, VVS

Citrine

2.29ct total2 pcs
$ 15.97
7 mm (calibrated)
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1.80ct Natural Warm Forest Green Sphene, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

1.80ct Natural Warm Forest Green Sphene, Oval, Transparent

Sphene

1.80ct1 pc
$ 8.96
6.9 x 6.7 mm
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1.72ct Natural Medium Green Sphene, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

1.72ct Natural Medium Green Sphene, Oval, Translucent

Sphene

1.72ct1 pc
$ 8.57
7.4 x 6.5 mm
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7.92ct Natural Deep Green Bloodstone, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

7.92ct Natural Deep Green Bloodstone, Oval, Opaque

Bloodstone

7.92ct1 pc
$ 3.39
14 x 12 mm (calibrated)
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7.78ct Natural Multicolor Opal, Pear Shape, Transparent, Photo A
Opal Product Video (752457)

7.78ct Natural Multicolor Opal, Pear Shape, Transparent

Opal

7.78ct1 pc
$ 193.72
17.1 x 16 mm
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4.60ct Natural Hickory Brown Smoky Quartz, Round, VVS-VS, Photo A

4.60ct Natural Hickory Brown Smoky Quartz, Round, VVS-VS

Smoky Quartz

4.60ct1 pc
$ 7.56
11 mm (calibrated)
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1.98ctw Natural Navy Blue Kyanite, Oval, SI, Photo A

1.98ctw Natural Navy Blue Kyanite, Oval, SI

Kyanite

1.98ct total2 pcs
$ 41.22
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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5.75ctw Natural Multicolor Opal, Square, Transparent, Photo A

5.75ctw Natural Multicolor Opal, Square, Transparent

Opal

5.75ct total30 pcs
$ 41.25
4.7 x 4.7 mm
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4.69ct Natural Reddish Orange Sunstone, Round, Translucent, Photo A

4.69ct Natural Reddish Orange Sunstone, Round, Translucent

Sunstone

4.69ct1 pc
$ 51.39
11 mm (calibrated)
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0.92ct Natural Pale Yellow Color-Change Diaspore, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS, Photo A

0.92ct Natural Pale Yellow Color-Change Diaspore, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS

Color-Change Diaspore

0.92ct1 pc
$ 23.52
5.6 x 5.4 mm
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5.89ct Natural Medium Pink Andesine Labradorite, Pear Shape, Transparent, Photo A

5.89ct Natural Medium Pink Andesine Labradorite, Pear Shape, Transparent

Andesine Labradorite

5.89ct1 pc
$ 73.33
17.8 x 9.9 mm
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22.11ct Natural Pinkish Violet Amethyst, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS, Photo A

22.11ct Natural Pinkish Violet Amethyst, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS

Amethyst

22.11ct1 pc
$ 176.18
20 x 15 mm (calibrated)
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19.75ct Natural Gold Brown Tiger's Eye, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

19.75ct Natural Gold Brown Tiger's Eye, Oval, Opaque

Tiger's Eye

19.75ct1 pc
$ 21.65
25 x 18 mm (calibrated)
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1.26ct Natural Deep Reddish Pink Ruby, Oval, VS, Photo A

1.26ct Natural Deep Reddish Pink Ruby, Oval, VS

Ruby

1.26ct1 pc
$ 125.50
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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0.73ct Natural Deep Red Ruby, Round, VS-SI, Photo A

0.73ct Natural Deep Red Ruby, Round, VS-SI

Ruby

0.73ct1 pc
$ 461.09
5.5 mm (calibrated)
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7.81ct Natural Blue Aquamarine, Octagon / Emerald Cut, Translucent, Photo A
Aquamarine Product Video (730375)

7.81ct Natural Blue Aquamarine, Octagon / Emerald Cut, Translucent

Aquamarine

7.81ct1 pc
$ 162.06
14 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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3.23ctw Natural Warm Green Prehnite, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

3.23ctw Natural Warm Green Prehnite, Oval, Transparent

Prehnite

3.23ct total2 pcs
$ 17.70
7.6 x 6.3 mm
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0.86ct Natural Light Golden Morganite, Pear Shape, VS, Photo A

0.86ct Natural Light Golden Morganite, Pear Shape, VS

Morganite

0.86ct1 pc
$ 37.69
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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25.63ct Natural Reddish Purple Star Ruby, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

25.63ct Natural Reddish Purple Star Ruby, Oval, Opaque

Star Ruby

25.63ct1 pc
$ 336.96
17.6 x 15 mm
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22.84ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Baguette, Opaque, Photo A

22.84ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Baguette, Opaque

Jasper

22.84ct1 pc
$ 50.05
24.7 x 19.7 mm
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26.78ct Natural Greyish White Howlite, Cushion, Opaque, Photo A

26.78ct Natural Greyish White Howlite, Cushion, Opaque

Howlite

26.78ct1 pc
$ 12.80
27.1 x 17.7 mm
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2.65ct Natural Intense Purple Rhodolite Garnet, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

2.65ct Natural Intense Purple Rhodolite Garnet, Oval, VVS-VS

Rhodolite Garnet

2.65ct1 pc
$ 71.05
9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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1.10ct Natural Rapberry Red Purple Spinel, Cushion, VS, Photo A

1.10ct Natural Rapberry Red Purple Spinel, Cushion, VS

Spinel

1.10ct1 pc
$ 184.26
6.1 x 5.7 mm
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0.58ct Natural Lively Green Peridot, Marquise, VS, Photo A

0.58ct Natural Lively Green Peridot, Marquise, VS

Peridot

0.58ct1 pc
$ 8.67
8 x 4 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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