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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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26.71ct Natural Medium Deep Violet Lepidolite, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

26.71ct Natural Medium Deep Violet Lepidolite, Fancy, Opaque

Lepidolite

26.71ct1 pc
$ 2.66
37.4 x 9.6 mm
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1.24ct Natural Hot Pink Ruby, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS-SI, Photo A

1.24ct Natural Hot Pink Ruby, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS-SI

Ruby

1.24ct1 pc
$ 111.15
9 x 4.8 mm
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2.16ctw Natural White Zircon, Oval, VS, Photo A

2.16ctw Natural White Zircon, Oval, VS

Zircon

2.16ct total2 pcs
$ 12.83
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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0.76ct Natural Deep Reddish Pink Ruby, Pear Shape, VS-SI, Photo A

0.76ct Natural Deep Reddish Pink Ruby, Pear Shape, VS-SI

Ruby

0.76ct1 pc
$ 68.13
6.2 x 4.2 mm
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0.91ctw Natural Fire Red Sapphire, Oval, VVS, Photo A

0.91ctw Natural Fire Red Sapphire, Oval, VVS

Sapphire

0.91ct total2 pcs
$ 48.25
6 x 4.2 mm
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0.56ctw Natural Deep Blue Kyanite, Round, VS-SI, Photo A

0.56ctw Natural Deep Blue Kyanite, Round, VS-SI

Kyanite

0.56ct total2 pcs
$ 10.04
3.7 mm
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2.13ct Natural Medium-Light Golden Citrine, Trillion, VVS-VS, Photo A

2.13ct Natural Medium-Light Golden Citrine, Trillion, VVS-VS

Citrine

2.13ct1 pc
$ 11.52
9 x 9 mm (calibrated)
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1.48ct Natural Dark Blue Kyanite, Oval, SI, Photo A

1.48ct Natural Dark Blue Kyanite, Oval, SI

Kyanite

1.48ct1 pc
$ 29.48
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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0.76ct Natural Deep Pink Sapphire, Fancy, VS, Photo A

0.76ct Natural Deep Pink Sapphire, Fancy, VS

Sapphire

0.76ct1 pc
$ 84.67
7.8 x 5.4 mm
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2.42ct Natural White Zircon, Round, VS, Photo A

2.42ct Natural White Zircon, Round, VS

Zircon

2.42ct1 pc
$ 65.33
7.5 mm (calibrated)
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0.38ctw Natural Bright Gold Sapphire, Marquise, VS, Photo A

0.38ctw Natural Bright Gold Sapphire, Marquise, VS

Sapphire

0.38ct total2 pcs
$ 26.04
5.1 x 2.6 mm
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1.47ct Natural Light Pink Morganite, Round, VS, Photo A

1.47ct Natural Light Pink Morganite, Round, VS

Morganite

1.47ct1 pc
$ 112.74
7.5 mm (calibrated)
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4.05ct Natural Golden Orange Citrine, Oval, VS, Photo A

4.05ct Natural Golden Orange Citrine, Oval, VS

Citrine

4.05ct1 pc
$ 32.27
12 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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1.02ctw Natural Dark Red Pyrope Garnet, Heart, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.02ctw Natural Dark Red Pyrope Garnet, Heart, VVS-VS

Pyrope Garnet

1.02ct total2 pcs
$ 25.40
5 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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3.04ctw Natural Medium Green Tsavorite Garnet, Oval, VS, Photo A

3.04ctw Natural Medium Green Tsavorite Garnet, Oval, VS

Tsavorite Garnet

3.04ct total20 pcs
$ 166.53
4 x 2.8 mm
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2.74ctw Natural Medium Red Pyrope Garnet, Square, VS, Photo A

2.74ctw Natural Medium Red Pyrope Garnet, Square, VS

Pyrope Garnet

2.74ct total6 pcs
$ 21.02
4 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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18.18ct Natural Multicolor Rhodochrosite, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

18.18ct Natural Multicolor Rhodochrosite, Oval, Opaque

Rhodochrosite

18.18ct1 pc
$ 39.84
19 x 14.1 mm
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0.49ct Natural Cyber Yellow Sapphire, Square, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.49ct Natural Cyber Yellow Sapphire, Square, VVS-VS

Sapphire

0.49ct1 pc
$ 26.63
4 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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0.59ct Natural Light Yellow Beryl, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.59ct Natural Light Yellow Beryl, Oval, VVS-VS

Beryl

0.59ct1 pc
$ 11.26
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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16.80ct Natural Dark Red Pyrope Garnet, Heart, VS, Photo A
Pyrope Garnet Product Video (740728)

16.80ct Natural Dark Red Pyrope Garnet, Heart, VS

Pyrope Garnet

16.80ct1 pc
$ 488.04
16 x 16 mm (calibrated)
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65.04ct Natural Light Blue Aquamarine, Pear Shape, Translucent, Photo A
Aquamarine Product Video (690228)

65.04ct Natural Light Blue Aquamarine, Pear Shape, Translucent

Aquamarine

65.04ct1 pc
$ 323.82
35.5 x 22 mm
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1.52ctw Natural Deep Red Rhodolite Garnet, Square, VS, Photo A

1.52ctw Natural Deep Red Rhodolite Garnet, Square, VS

Rhodolite Garnet

1.52ct total2 pcs
$ 13.30
5 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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10.68ct Natural Light Rose Pink Rose Quartz, Round, Transparent, Photo A

10.68ct Natural Light Rose Pink Rose Quartz, Round, Transparent

Rose Quartz

10.68ct1 pc
$ 58.51
14 mm (calibrated)
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10.79ctw Natural Lemon Yellow Quartz, Round, VVS-VS, Photo A

10.79ctw Natural Lemon Yellow Quartz, Round, VVS-VS

Quartz

10.79ct total2 pcs
$ 43.38
12 mm (calibrated)
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11.91ct Natural Pineapple Yellow Quartz, Flower Cut, Transparent, Photo A

11.91ct Natural Pineapple Yellow Quartz, Flower Cut, Transparent

Quartz

11.91ct1 pc
$ 48.02
15 x 15 mm (calibrated)
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2.24ctw Natural Intense Violet Blue Tanzanite, Pear Shape, VS, Photo A

2.24ctw Natural Intense Violet Blue Tanzanite, Pear Shape, VS

Tanzanite

2.24ct total10 pcs
$ 71.58
5.2 x 3.2 mm
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1.55ct Natural Multicolor Opal, Pear Shape, Translucent, Photo A

1.55ct Natural Multicolor Opal, Pear Shape, Translucent

Opal

1.55ct1 pc
$ 37.36
10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
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1.87ct Natural Medium Dark-Red Ruby, Oval, VS-SI, Photo A

1.87ct Natural Medium Dark-Red Ruby, Oval, VS-SI

Ruby

1.87ct1 pc
$ 102.44
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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1.19ctw Natural Gold Sapphire, Round, VS, Photo A

1.19ctw Natural Gold Sapphire, Round, VS

Sapphire

1.19ct total2 pcs
$ 64.78
5 mm (calibrated)
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36.40ct Natural Blackish Bronze Feather Pyrite, Cushion, Opaque, Photo A

36.40ct Natural Blackish Bronze Feather Pyrite, Cushion, Opaque

Feather Pyrite

36.40ct1 pc
$ 28.40
23.8 x 23 mm
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1.07ct Natural Black Diamond, Square, Opaque, Photo A
Diamond Product Video (677842)

1.07ct Natural Black Diamond, Square, Opaque

Diamond

1.07ct1 pc
$ 507.96
5 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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4.55ct Natural Multicolor Fire Agate, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A
Fire Agate Product Video (683581)

4.55ct Natural Multicolor Fire Agate, Fancy, Opaque

Fire Agate

4.55ct1 pc
$ 34.99
14.2 x 7.4 mm
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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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