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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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125.34ctw Natural Clear White Quartz, Pear Shape, Transparent, Photo A
Quartz Product Video (501697)

125.34ctw Natural Clear White Quartz, Pear Shape, Transparent

Quartz

125.34ct total2 pcs
$ 374.51
50.1 x 19.2 mm
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3.52ctw Natural Deep Rose Red Pyrope Garnet, Square, VS, Photo A

3.52ctw Natural Deep Rose Red Pyrope Garnet, Square, VS

Pyrope Garnet

3.52ct total10 pcs
$ 26.99
4 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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18.23ct Natural Light Purplish Blue Chalcedony, Cushion, Opaque, Photo A

18.23ct Natural Light Purplish Blue Chalcedony, Cushion, Opaque

Chalcedony

18.23ct1 pc
$ 45.40
22.6 x 15.6 mm
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8.19ct Natural Multicolor Fire Agate, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A
Fire Agate Product Video (574855)

8.19ct Natural Multicolor Fire Agate, Fancy, Opaque

Fire Agate

8.19ct1 pc
$ 61.55
14.4 x 13 mm
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46.41ct Natural Multicolor Rhodochrosite, Sphere / Ball, Opaque, Photo A
Rhodochrosite Product Video (447505)

46.41ct Natural Multicolor Rhodochrosite, Sphere / Ball, Opaque

Rhodochrosite

46.41ct1 pc
$ 101.69
16.6 mm
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29.11ct Natural Warm Brown Tiger's Eye, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

29.11ct Natural Warm Brown Tiger's Eye, Fancy, Opaque

Tiger's Eye

29.11ct1 pc
$ 2.90
38.1 x 9.7 mm
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1.70ct Natural Deep Orange Hessonite Garnet, Square, VS, Photo A

1.70ct Natural Deep Orange Hessonite Garnet, Square, VS

Hessonite Garnet

1.70ct1 pc
$ 26.98
6.6 x 6.6 mm
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12.55ct Natural Medium Pink Rose Quartz, Octagon / Emerald Cut, Transparent, Photo A

12.55ct Natural Medium Pink Rose Quartz, Octagon / Emerald Cut, Transparent

Rose Quartz

12.55ct1 pc
$ 68.76
14 x 14 mm (calibrated)
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2.07ct Natural Deep Red Almandine Garnet, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

2.07ct Natural Deep Red Almandine Garnet, Oval, VVS-VS

Almandine Garnet

2.07ct1 pc
$ 77.31
9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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27.27ct Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A
Topaz Product Video (714810)

27.27ct Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Topaz

27.27ct1 pc
$ 244.45
24.8 x 15.4 mm
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10.14ct Natural Pearl White Mother of Pearl, Round, Opaque, Photo A

10.14ct Natural Pearl White Mother of Pearl, Round, Opaque

Mother of Pearl

10.14ct1 pc
$ 8.77
25.1 mm
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4.80ctw Natural Multicolor Blue Mystic Quartz, Round, VVS-VS, Photo A

4.80ctw Natural Multicolor Blue Mystic Quartz, Round, VVS-VS

Mystic Quartz

4.80ct total2 pcs
$ 28.68
9 mm (calibrated)
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2.17ct Natural Medium Orange Hessonite Garnet, Cushion, VS-SI, Photo A

2.17ct Natural Medium Orange Hessonite Garnet, Cushion, VS-SI

Hessonite Garnet

2.17ct1 pc
$ 32.27
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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21.59ct Natural Medium Gray Hematite, Marquise, Opaque, Photo A

21.59ct Natural Medium Gray Hematite, Marquise, Opaque

Hematite

21.59ct1 pc
$ 21.06
24.6 x 12.4 mm
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4.92ct Natural Light Mint Green Prehnite, Fancy, Translucent, Photo A

4.92ct Natural Light Mint Green Prehnite, Fancy, Translucent

Prehnite

4.92ct1 pc
$ 8.08
14.4 x 10.4 mm
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0.37ct Natural Light Greenish Yellow Sapphire, Heart, VVS, Photo A

0.37ct Natural Light Greenish Yellow Sapphire, Heart, VVS

Sapphire

0.37ct1 pc
$ 14.19
4.6 x 4.6 mm
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1.89ct Natural Medium Pink Strawberry Quartz, Round, Translucent, Photo A

1.89ct Natural Medium Pink Strawberry Quartz, Round, Translucent

Strawberry Quartz

1.89ct1 pc
$ 14.49
8 mm (calibrated)
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56.03ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

56.03ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Oval, Opaque

Jasper

56.03ct1 pc
$ 61.39
42 x 25.4 mm
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23.49ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

23.49ct Natural Multicolor Jasper, Oval, Opaque

Jasper

23.49ct1 pc
$ 19.31
30 x 19.5 mm
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9.02ct Natural Multicolor Rainbow Pyrite, Heart, Opaque, Photo A

9.02ct Natural Multicolor Rainbow Pyrite, Heart, Opaque

Rainbow Pyrite

9.02ct1 pc
$ 23.36
16 x 16 mm (calibrated)
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3.25ct Natural Very Light Brown Moonstone, Flower Cut, Translucent, Photo A

3.25ct Natural Very Light Brown Moonstone, Flower Cut, Translucent

Moonstone

3.25ct1 pc
$ 14.24
10 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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0.69ct Natural Medium Orange Sphalerite, Round, SI-I1, Photo A

0.69ct Natural Medium Orange Sphalerite, Round, SI-I1

Sphalerite

0.69ct1 pc
$ 34.36
5 mm (calibrated)
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0.75ct Natural Warm Earthy Green Sphene, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

0.75ct Natural Warm Earthy Green Sphene, Oval, Transparent

Sphene

0.75ct1 pc
$ 3.74
6 x 4.9 mm
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1.08ct Natural Dark Brown Color-Change Garnet, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.08ct Natural Dark Brown Color-Change Garnet, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS

Color-Change Garnet

1.08ct1 pc
$ 86.29
6.5 x 4.8 mm
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0.87ct Natural Light Forest Green Tourmaline, Fancy, VVS-VS, Photo A
Tourmaline Product Video (715334)

0.87ct Natural Light Forest Green Tourmaline, Fancy, VVS-VS

Tourmaline

0.87ct1 pc
$ 103.98
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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9.73ct Natural Light Pink Rose Quartz, Pear Shape, Transparent, Photo A

9.73ct Natural Light Pink Rose Quartz, Pear Shape, Transparent

Rose Quartz

9.73ct1 pc
$ 33.90
20.7 x 14.3 mm
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6.63ct Natural Light Blue Hemimorphite Druzy, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

6.63ct Natural Light Blue Hemimorphite Druzy, Fancy, Opaque

Hemimorphite Druzy

6.63ct1 pc
$ 108.96
14 x 10 mm
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4.79ct Natural Deep Chocolate Brown Smoky Quartz, Round, VVS-VS, Photo A

4.79ct Natural Deep Chocolate Brown Smoky Quartz, Round, VVS-VS

Smoky Quartz

4.79ct1 pc
$ 7.88
11 mm (calibrated)
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2.94ct Natural Pale Green Prehnite, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

2.94ct Natural Pale Green Prehnite, Oval, Transparent

Prehnite

2.94ct1 pc
$ 15.98
9.6 x 7.6 mm
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1.18ct Natural Grayish Violet Spinel, Cushion, VS, Photo A

1.18ct Natural Grayish Violet Spinel, Cushion, VS

Spinel

1.18ct1 pc
$ 53.92
6 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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0.37ct Natural Intense Orange Sapphire, Heart, VS, Photo A

0.37ct Natural Intense Orange Sapphire, Heart, VS

Sapphire

0.37ct1 pc
$ 22.85
4.6 x 4.5 mm
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4.08ctw Natural White Zircon, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

4.08ctw Natural White Zircon, Oval, VVS-VS

Zircon

4.08ct total6 pcs
$ 24.19
6 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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