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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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1.88ct Natural Rose Pink Strawberry Quartz, Round, Translucent, Photo A

1.88ct Natural Rose Pink Strawberry Quartz, Round, Translucent

Strawberry Quartz

1.88ct1 pc
$ 17.38
8 mm (calibrated)
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1.03ct Natural Raspberry Red Rhodolite Garnet, Oval, VS, Photo A

1.03ct Natural Raspberry Red Rhodolite Garnet, Oval, VS

Rhodolite Garnet

1.03ct1 pc
$ 32.96
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
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4.01ctw Natural Medium Purplish Violet Amethyst, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

4.01ctw Natural Medium Purplish Violet Amethyst, Oval, VVS-VS

Amethyst

4.01ct total10 pcs
$ 26.47
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
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0.91ct Natural Green Tourmaline, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.91ct Natural Green Tourmaline, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS-VS

Tourmaline

0.91ct1 pc
$ 54.60
5.3 x 4.7 mm
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6.79ctw Natural Medium Green Agate, Oval, Translucent, Photo A

6.79ctw Natural Medium Green Agate, Oval, Translucent

Agate

6.79ct total2 pcs
$ 7.39
10.4 x 8.2 mm
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3.78ctw Natural Dark Red Pyrope Garnet, Marquise, VVS-VS, Photo A

3.78ctw Natural Dark Red Pyrope Garnet, Marquise, VVS-VS

Pyrope Garnet

3.78ct total2 pcs
$ 39.91
12 x 6.1 mm
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1.84ct Natural Deep Orange Hessonite Garnet, Cushion, VVS-VS, Photo A

1.84ct Natural Deep Orange Hessonite Garnet, Cushion, VVS-VS

Hessonite Garnet

1.84ct1 pc
$ 33.02
7 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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40.40ctw Natural Multicolor Fossil Coral, Pear Shape, Opaque, Photo A
Fossil Coral Product Video (514339)

40.40ctw Natural Multicolor Fossil Coral, Pear Shape, Opaque

Fossil Coral

40.40ct total2 pcs
$ 105.59
25.1 x 16.4 mm
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5.22ct Natural Medium Violet Amethyst, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

5.22ct Natural Medium Violet Amethyst, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Amethyst

5.22ct1 pc
$ 47.82
15 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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2.83ct Natural Dark Pink Tourmaline, Octagon / Emerald Cut, SI, Photo A

2.83ct Natural Dark Pink Tourmaline, Octagon / Emerald Cut, SI

Tourmaline

2.83ct1 pc
$ 214.80
8.9 x 6.3 mm
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12.55ct Natural Medium Purple Star Ruby, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

12.55ct Natural Medium Purple Star Ruby, Oval, Opaque

Star Ruby

12.55ct1 pc
$ 165.66
14 x 12 mm (calibrated)
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22.54ct Natural Deep Magenta Lepidolite, Fancy, Opaque, Photo A

22.54ct Natural Deep Magenta Lepidolite, Fancy, Opaque

Lepidolite

22.54ct1 pc
$ 8.11
37.4 x 9.4 mm
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25.23ctw Natural Multicolor Fossil Coral, Cushion, Opaque, Photo A

25.23ctw Natural Multicolor Fossil Coral, Cushion, Opaque

Fossil Coral

25.23ct total2 pcs
$ 39.30
19.1 x 13.8 mm
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0.76ct Natural Brownish Orange Hessonite Garnet, Baguette, VS, Photo A

0.76ct Natural Brownish Orange Hessonite Garnet, Baguette, VS

Hessonite Garnet

0.76ct1 pc
$ 20.06
6.1 x 3.8 mm
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0.65ct Natural Medium Violet Amethyst, Marquise, VVS, Photo A

0.65ct Natural Medium Violet Amethyst, Marquise, VVS

Amethyst

0.65ct1 pc
$ 5.20
8.2 x 4.2 mm
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5.68ct Natural Purplish Violet Amethyst, Briolette, VS, Photo A

5.68ct Natural Purplish Violet Amethyst, Briolette, VS

Amethyst

5.68ct1 pc
$ 29.99
13 x 9 mm (calibrated)
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1.20ct Natural Dark Red Pyrope Garnet, Oval, VS-SI, Photo A

1.20ct Natural Dark Red Pyrope Garnet, Oval, VS-SI

Pyrope Garnet

1.20ct1 pc
$ 12.53
7 x 5.2 mm
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7.95ct Natural Multicolor Agate, Oval, Opaque, Photo A

7.95ct Natural Multicolor Agate, Oval, Opaque

Agate

7.95ct1 pc
$ 9.54
13 x 11 mm (calibrated)
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2.22ct Natural Medium-Dark Orange Zircon, Oval, VVS, Photo A

2.22ct Natural Medium-Dark Orange Zircon, Oval, VVS

Zircon

2.22ct1 pc
$ 58.90
7.9 x 6.3 mm
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4.31ctw Natural White Zircon, Oval, VVS-VS, Photo A

4.31ctw Natural White Zircon, Oval, VVS-VS

Zircon

4.31ct total6 pcs
$ 30.78
6.2 x 4.2 mm
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11.62ctw Natural Multicolor Jasper, Pear Shape, Opaque, Photo A

11.62ctw Natural Multicolor Jasper, Pear Shape, Opaque

Jasper

11.62ct total2 pcs
$ 8.23
17.9 x 12.1 mm
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2.89ctw Natural Black Onyx, Round, Opaque, Photo A

2.89ctw Natural Black Onyx, Round, Opaque

Onyx

2.89ct total2 pcs
$ 6.94
7 mm (calibrated)
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21.06ct Natural Multicolor Lepidolite, Pear Shape, Opaque, Photo A

21.06ct Natural Multicolor Lepidolite, Pear Shape, Opaque

Lepidolite

21.06ct1 pc
$ 12.64
31.9 x 18.8 mm
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1.55ct Natural Medium Pink Tourmaline, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS, Photo A

1.55ct Natural Medium Pink Tourmaline, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VS

Tourmaline

1.55ct1 pc
$ 135.04
9.2 x 5.2 mm
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3.42ctw Natural Multicolor Mystic Quartz, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

3.42ctw Natural Multicolor Mystic Quartz, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Mystic Quartz

3.42ct total2 pcs
$ 24.62
10 x 7 mm (calibrated)
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1.81ct Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS, Photo A

1.81ct Natural Swiss Blue Topaz, Octagon / Emerald Cut, VVS

Topaz

1.81ct1 pc
$ 17.38
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
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11.59ctw Natural Multicolor Jasper, Pear Shape, Opaque, Photo A

11.59ctw Natural Multicolor Jasper, Pear Shape, Opaque

Jasper

11.59ct total2 pcs
$ 8.21
20.4 x 13.6 mm
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30.54ct Natural Bi-color Ametrine, Oval, VVS, Photo A

30.54ct Natural Bi-color Ametrine, Oval, VVS

Ametrine

30.54ct1 pc
$ 201.56
22.5 x 18.5 mm
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1.61ct Natural Gold Citrine, Round, VVS, Photo A

1.61ct Natural Gold Citrine, Round, VVS

Citrine

1.61ct1 pc
$ 15.46
8 mm (calibrated)
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0.82ctw Natural Yellow Sapphire, Heart, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.82ctw Natural Yellow Sapphire, Heart, VVS-VS

Sapphire

0.82ct total2 pcs
$ 61.01
4.7 x 4.5 mm
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2.70ct Natural Laguna Yellow Quartz, Flower Cut, Transparent, Photo A

2.70ct Natural Laguna Yellow Quartz, Flower Cut, Transparent

Quartz

2.70ct1 pc
$ 10.69
10 x 10 mm (calibrated)
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0.79ct Natural Very Light Golden-Yellow Color-Change Diaspore, Pear Shape, VVS-VS, Photo A

0.79ct Natural Very Light Golden-Yellow Color-Change Diaspore, Pear Shape, VVS-VS

Color-Change Diaspore

0.79ct1 pc
$ 33.37
9.6 x 4.5 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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