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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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89.75ct Natural Purplish Violet Amethyst, Oval, IF, Photo A
Amethyst Product Video (663712)

89.75ct Natural Purplish Violet Amethyst, Oval, IF

Amethyst

89.75ct1 pc
$ 756.06
34.6 x 26.2 mm
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1.41ct Natural Bright Gold Citrine, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.41ct Natural Bright Gold Citrine, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS

Citrine

1.41ct1 pc
$ 13.03
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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0.82ct Natural Earthy Green Tourmaline, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS, Photo A

0.82ct Natural Earthy Green Tourmaline, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS

Tourmaline

0.82ct1 pc
$ 24.60
10.9 x 3 mm
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46.12ctw Natural Greyish White Howlite, Sphere / Ball, Opaque, Photo A

46.12ctw Natural Greyish White Howlite, Sphere / Ball, Opaque

Howlite

46.12ct total2 pcs
$ 28.78
14 mm (calibrated)
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1.37ctw Natural Light Peachy Golden Zircon, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.37ctw Natural Light Peachy Golden Zircon, Oval, VVS-VS

Zircon

1.37ct total2 pcs
$ 41.10
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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6.47ct Natural Bluish White Rainbow Moonstone, Baguette, Transparent, Photo A

6.47ct Natural Bluish White Rainbow Moonstone, Baguette, Transparent

Rainbow Moonstone

6.47ct1 pc
$ 139.75
15.2 x 7.8 mm
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0.24ct Natural Medium Light Brown Color-Change Sapphire, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS, Photo A

0.24ct Natural Medium Light Brown Color-Change Sapphire, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS

Color-Change Sapphire

0.24ct1 pc
$ 24.00
3.8 x 2.8 mm
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1.13ctw Natural Yellow Green Demantoid Garnet, Oval, VS, Photo A

1.13ctw Natural Yellow Green Demantoid Garnet, Oval, VS

Demantoid Garnet

1.13ct total3 pcs
$ 149.16
4.5 x 3.6 mm
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5.10ct Natural Hickory Brown Smoky Quartz, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS, Photo A

5.10ct Natural Hickory Brown Smoky Quartz, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS

Smoky Quartz

5.10ct1 pc
$ 33.66
10 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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0.61ct Natural Light Lively Green Demantoid Garnet, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.61ct Natural Light Lively Green Demantoid Garnet, Oval, VVS-VS

Demantoid Garnet

0.61ct1 pc
$ 167.75
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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0.74ct Natural Light Golden-Yellow Citrine, Heart, VVS, Photo A

0.74ct Natural Light Golden-Yellow Citrine, Heart, VVS

Citrine

0.74ct1 pc
$ 6.22
6 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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1.59ctw Natural Golden Citrine, Heart, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.59ctw Natural Golden Citrine, Heart, VVS-VS

Citrine

1.59ct total2 pcs
$ 15.26
6.4 x 6.3 mm
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6.63ct Natural Medium Pink Kunzite, Oval, VVS, Photo A

6.63ct Natural Medium Pink Kunzite, Oval, VVS

Kunzite

6.63ct1 pc
$ 198.90
11.2 x 10 mm
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1.24ct Natural Dark Blue Kyanite, Round, SI, Photo A

1.24ct Natural Dark Blue Kyanite, Round, SI

Kyanite

1.24ct1 pc
$ 37.20
6 mm (calibrated)
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0.53ct Natural Earth Orange Sphalerite, Round, SI-I1, Photo A

0.53ct Natural Earth Orange Sphalerite, Round, SI-I1

Sphalerite

0.53ct1 pc
$ 31.80
4.5 mm (calibrated)
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85.78ct Natural Light Pink Rose Quartz, Pear Shape, Transparent, Photo A
Rose Quartz Product Video (521468)

85.78ct Natural Light Pink Rose Quartz, Pear Shape, Transparent

Rose Quartz

85.78ct1 pc
$ 226.46
38.3 x 23.7 mm
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0.31ct Natural Intense Blue Tanzanite, Pear Shape, VS, Photo A

0.31ct Natural Intense Blue Tanzanite, Pear Shape, VS

Tanzanite

0.31ct1 pc
$ 22.32
5 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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56.93ct Natural Light Teal Aquamarine, Oval, Translucent, Photo A
Aquamarine Product Video (657701)

56.93ct Natural Light Teal Aquamarine, Oval, Translucent

Aquamarine

56.93ct1 pc
$ 341.46
28.4 x 20.7 mm
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3.72ct Natural Deep Gold Citrine, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

3.72ct Natural Deep Gold Citrine, Oval, VVS-VS

Citrine

3.72ct1 pc
$ 34.37
11 x 9 mm (calibrated)
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6.14ct Natural Medium Golden Cat's Eye Opal, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

6.14ct Natural Medium Golden Cat's Eye Opal, Oval, Opaque

Cat's Eye Opal

6.14ct1 pc
$ 22.10
13.4 x 10.6 mm
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2.30ctw Natural White Zircon, Oval, VS, Photo A

2.30ctw Natural White Zircon, Oval, VS

Zircon

2.30ct total2 pcs
$ 16.42
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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7.93ctw Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Marquise, VVS-VS, Photo A

7.93ctw Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Marquise, VVS-VS

Topaz

7.93ct total2 pcs
$ 67.31
13.8 x 8.1 mm
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6.41ct Natural Light Green Rutile Quartz, Pear Shape, Transparent, Photo A

6.41ct Natural Light Green Rutile Quartz, Pear Shape, Transparent

Rutile Quartz

6.41ct1 pc
$ 18.36
17.3 x 9.4 mm
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1.45ct Natural Multicolor Labradorite, Marquise, Translucent, Photo A

1.45ct Natural Multicolor Labradorite, Marquise, Translucent

Labradorite

1.45ct1 pc
$ 3.86
10 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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4.77ctw Natural Multicolor Blue Mystic Quartz, Round, VVS-VS, Photo A

4.77ctw Natural Multicolor Blue Mystic Quartz, Round, VVS-VS

Mystic Quartz

4.77ct total2 pcs
$ 34.34
9 mm (calibrated)
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16.30ct Natural Multicolor Cinnabar, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

16.30ct Natural Multicolor Cinnabar, Oval, Opaque

Cinnabar

16.30ct1 pc
$ 22.98
20 x 15 mm (calibrated)
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2.37ct Natural Light Violet Amethyst, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS, Photo A

2.37ct Natural Light Violet Amethyst, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS

Amethyst

2.37ct1 pc
$ 21.90
9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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3.69ct Natural Medium Dark Green Agate, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

3.69ct Natural Medium Dark Green Agate, Oval, Translucent

Agate

3.69ct1 pc
$ 4.38
10.9 x 7.9 mm
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1.05ct Natural Earth Orange Hessonite Garnet, Round, VS, Photo A

1.05ct Natural Earth Orange Hessonite Garnet, Round, VS

Hessonite Garnet

1.05ct1 pc
$ 21.43
6 mm (calibrated)
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3.55ctw Natural Medium Golden Citrine, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

3.55ctw Natural Medium Golden Citrine, Oval, VVS-VS

Citrine

3.55ct total2 pcs
$ 32.81
9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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1.52ct Natural Deep Green Tourmaline, Oval, VS, Photo A
Tourmaline Product Video (729878)

1.52ct Natural Deep Green Tourmaline, Oval, VS

Tourmaline

1.52ct1 pc
$ 255.36
8.7 x 6.6 mm
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2.46ctw Natural White Zircon, Oval, VS, Photo A

2.46ctw Natural White Zircon, Oval, VS

Zircon

2.46ct total2 pcs
$ 17.59
7 x 5 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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