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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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0.67ct Natural Teal Sapphire, Cushion, VS, Photo A

0.67ct Natural Teal Sapphire, Cushion, VS

Sapphire

0.67ct1 pc
$ 96.48
4.4 x 4.3 mm
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11.26ctw Natural Golden Orange Citrine, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

11.26ctw Natural Golden Orange Citrine, Oval, VVS-VS

Citrine

11.26ct total2 pcs
$ 81.44
14 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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1.40ct Natural Multicolor Mystic Quartz, Cushion, VVS, Photo A

1.40ct Natural Multicolor Mystic Quartz, Cushion, VVS

Mystic Quartz

1.40ct1 pc
$ 11.76
7 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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2.91ctw Natural Medium Orange Hessonite Garnet, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS, Photo A

2.91ctw Natural Medium Orange Hessonite Garnet, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS

Hessonite Garnet

2.91ct total2 pcs
$ 69.14
6 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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0.44ct Natural Light Yellow Sapphire, Round, VS, Photo A

0.44ct Natural Light Yellow Sapphire, Round, VS

Sapphire

0.44ct1 pc
$ 26.40
4.5 mm (calibrated)
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0.30ct Natural Wine Red Ruby, Round, SI, Photo A

0.30ct Natural Wine Red Ruby, Round, SI

Ruby

0.30ct1 pc
$ 100.80
4 mm (calibrated)
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4.51ctw Natural Multicolor Labradorite, Marquise, Translucent, Photo A

4.51ctw Natural Multicolor Labradorite, Marquise, Translucent

Labradorite

4.51ct total2 pcs
$ 12.01
12 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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0.30ct Natural Deep Purple Iolite, Baguette, VS-SI, Photo A

0.30ct Natural Deep Purple Iolite, Baguette, VS-SI

Iolite

0.30ct1 pc
$ 14.40
5 x 3 mm (calibrated)
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4.72ct Natural Medium Orange Sunstone, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

4.72ct Natural Medium Orange Sunstone, Oval, Translucent

Sunstone

4.72ct1 pc
$ 33.83
12 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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1.24ct Natural Medium Orange Hessonite Garnet, Cushion, VS, Photo A

1.24ct Natural Medium Orange Hessonite Garnet, Cushion, VS

Hessonite Garnet

1.24ct1 pc
$ 29.76
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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20.89ct Natural Light Yellow Quartz, Oval, Transparent, Photo A

20.89ct Natural Light Yellow Quartz, Oval, Transparent

Quartz

20.89ct1 pc
$ 20.89
22.5 x 17.3 mm
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0.46ct Natural Orange Red Sapphire, Oval, VVS, Photo A

0.46ct Natural Orange Red Sapphire, Oval, VVS

Sapphire

0.46ct1 pc
$ 29.22
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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1.29ctw Natural Golden Citrine, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.29ctw Natural Golden Citrine, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Citrine

1.29ct total2 pcs
$ 10.21
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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8.38ct Natural Multicolor Rainbow Pyrite, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

8.38ct Natural Multicolor Rainbow Pyrite, Fancy, Opaque

Rainbow Pyrite

8.38ct1 pc
$ 30.17
18.1 x 10.8 mm
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4.09ct Natural Multicolor Black Opal, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

4.09ct Natural Multicolor Black Opal, Oval, Opaque

Black Opal

4.09ct1 pc
$ 143.56
12.6 x 10.6 mm
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1.89ct Natural Medium Orange Hessonite Garnet, Oval, VS, Photo A

1.89ct Natural Medium Orange Hessonite Garnet, Oval, VS

Hessonite Garnet

1.89ct1 pc
$ 40.20
8.1 x 6.7 mm
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11.32ct Natural Multicolor Green Bloodstone, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

11.32ct Natural Multicolor Green Bloodstone, Oval, Opaque

Bloodstone

11.32ct1 pc
$ 5.84
15.8 x 14 mm
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1.70ct Natural Medium Pink Strawberry Quartz, Round, Translucent, Photo A

1.70ct Natural Medium Pink Strawberry Quartz, Round, Translucent

Strawberry Quartz

1.70ct1 pc
$ 15.71
8 mm (calibrated)
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4.77ctw Natural Deep Red Pyrope Garnet, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

4.77ctw Natural Deep Red Pyrope Garnet, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Pyrope Garnet

4.77ct total6 pcs
$ 44.08
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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2.51ct Natural Medium Orange Moonstone, Square, Translucent, Photo A

2.51ct Natural Medium Orange Moonstone, Square, Translucent

Moonstone

2.51ct1 pc
$ 6.06
7 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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1.59ct Natural True Blue Kyanite, Oval, SI, Photo A

1.59ct Natural True Blue Kyanite, Oval, SI

Kyanite

1.59ct1 pc
$ 38.16
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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2.56ct Natural Golden Citrine, Square, VS, Photo A

2.56ct Natural Golden Citrine, Square, VS

Citrine

2.56ct1 pc
$ 20.44
8 x 8 mm (calibrated)
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2.01ctw Natural Sangria Red Pyrope Garnet, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS, Photo A

2.01ctw Natural Sangria Red Pyrope Garnet, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS

Pyrope Garnet

2.01ct total4 pcs
$ 18.58
5.5 x 3.7 mm
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28.22ct Natural Medium Brown Tiger's Eye Matrix, Pear Shape, Opaque, Photo A

28.22ct Natural Medium Brown Tiger's Eye Matrix, Pear Shape, Opaque

Tiger's Eye Matrix

28.22ct1 pc
$ 19.31
27.1 x 18.4 mm
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0.08ctw Natural Black Diamond, Round, Opaque, Photo A

0.08ctw Natural Black Diamond, Round, Opaque

Diamond

0.08ct total2 pcs
$ 76.80
2.1 mm (calibrated)
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2.05ctw Natural Medium Green Peridot, Round, VVS-VS, Photo A

2.05ctw Natural Medium Green Peridot, Round, VVS-VS

Peridot

2.05ct total4 pcs
$ 40.60
5 mm (calibrated)
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0.77ct Natural Orange Brown Zircon, Oval, VS, Photo A

0.77ct Natural Orange Brown Zircon, Oval, VS

Zircon

0.77ct1 pc
$ 13.86
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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10.91ct Natural Intense Navy Blue Color-Change Fluorite, Round, VS-SI, Photo A

10.91ct Natural Intense Navy Blue Color-Change Fluorite, Round, VS-SI

Color-Change Fluorite

10.91ct1 pc
$ 361.18
14 mm (calibrated)
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7.73ctw Natural White Topaz, Square, VVS, Photo A

7.73ctw Natural White Topaz, Square, VVS

Topaz

7.73ct total10 pcs
$ 77.75
5 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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3.15ct Natural Golden Citrine, Oval, VVS, Photo A

3.15ct Natural Golden Citrine, Oval, VVS

Citrine

3.15ct1 pc
$ 26.46
11 x 9 mm (calibrated)
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1.94ct Natural Dark Red Almandine Garnet, Oval, VS, Photo A

1.94ct Natural Dark Red Almandine Garnet, Oval, VS

Almandine Garnet

1.94ct1 pc
$ 87.30
9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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1.02ct Natural Greenish Yellow Chrysoberyl, Pear Shape, VVS, Photo A

1.02ct Natural Greenish Yellow Chrysoberyl, Pear Shape, VVS

Chrysoberyl

1.02ct1 pc
$ 143.22
7.4 x 5.2 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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