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Cabochon Gemstones

We pride ourselves in offering the largest online collection of cabochon stones for sale. Our cabochon gemstones are available in a wide range of sizes which makes them suitable for all types of jewelry. We carry odd/fancy shaped cabochons to satisfy the jewelry designers as well. The majority of cabochon stones are used for pendants and rings, the wide range of colors allows the cabochons to be used with any kind of jewelry material such as silver or gold. We stock a large variety of cabochons from around the world in all different gemstone variants like: ruby cabochons, amethyst cabochons, emerald cabochons, garnet cabochons, citrine cabochons and many more. As all of our gemstones, the cabochons for sale are 100% natural.

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5.88ct Clear with Brown Rutile Quartz

ID: 567278
Weight: 5.88ct
Size: 12.1 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Round Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Rutile Quartz
Price: $ 14.82
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43.68ct Multicolor Tiger's Eye Matrix

ID: 391712
Weight: 43.68ct
Size: 29.8 x 22.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mexico
Type: Natural Tiger's Eye Matrix
Price: $ 48.05
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28.68ct Medium Brown Moonstone

ID: 660339
Weight: 28.68ct
Size: 19.2 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Round Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Moonstone
Price: $ 57.65
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7.19ct Light Coral Pink Morganite

ID: 631718
Weight: 7.19ct
Size: 14.9 x 11 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Afghanistan
Type: Natural Morganite
Price: $ 71.90
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3.38ct Bluish Green Fluorite

ID: 664120
Weight: 3.38ct
Size: 10 x 8.9 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Fluorite
Price: $ 13.52
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5.84ct Clear with Copper Rutile Quartz

ID: 566719
Weight: 5.84ct
Size: 13.2 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Round Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Rutile Quartz
Price: $ 14.71
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43.68ct Multicolor Jasper

ID: 349030
Weight: 43.68ct
Size: 34.3 x 24.2 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Indonesia
Type: Natural Jasper
Price: $ 48.05
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36.98ct Green and Red Bloodstone

ID: 685920
Weight: 36.98ct
Size: 31 x 25.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Madagascar
Type: Natural Bloodstone
Price: $ 16.64
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80.17ct Pale Moss Green Aventurine

ID: 483955
Weight: 80.17ct
Size: 29.5 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Round Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Aventurine
Price: $ 97.89
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70.42ct Multicolor Jasper

ID: 522213
Weight: 70.42ct
Size: 46.6 x 31.8 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Fancy Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Indonesia
Type: Natural Jasper
Price: $ 59.64
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7.29ct Light Warm Brown Star Moonstone

ID: 420965
Weight: 7.29ct
Size: 14.1 x 10.8 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Star Moonstone
Price: $ 24.06
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2.00ct Peach Orange Moonstone

ID: 659952
Weight: 2.00ct
Size: 7.2 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Round Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Moonstone
Price: $ 4.02
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5.60ct Pine Green Amazonite

ID: 492351
Weight: 5.60ct
Size: 20.1 x 10.2 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Marquise Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Madagascar
Type: Natural Amazonite
Price: $ 13.49
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26.62ct Medium Grey Hematite

ID: 555570
Weight: 26.62ct
Size: 22.4 x 16.3 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Hematite
Price: $ 26.94
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42.59ct Multicolor Jasper

ID: 394031
Weight: 42.59ct
Size: 39.2 x 19.9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Fancy Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Indonesia
Type: Natural Jasper
Price: $ 46.85
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46.91ct Multicolor Rhodochrosite

ID: 447912
Weight: 46.91ct
Size: 35.1 x 19.2 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: South Africa
Type: Natural Rhodochrosite
Price: $ 113.05
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24.07ct Multicolor Boulder Opal

ID: 628406
Weight: 24.07ct
Size: 22.2 x 18.7 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Fancy Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Australia
Type: Natural Boulder Opal
Price: $ 120.35
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52.73ct Multicolor Jasper

ID: 348799
Weight: 52.73ct
Size: 24 x 23.3 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Indonesia
Type: Natural Jasper
Price: $ 58.00
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44.66ct Multicolor Jasper

ID: 470619
Weight: 44.66ct
Size: 34.8 x 23.5 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Trillion Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Indonesia
Type: Natural Jasper
Price: $ 35.92
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41.79ct Multicolor Jasper

ID: 617550
Weight: 41.79ct
Size: 41.8 x 25 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Fancy Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Indonesia
Type: Natural Jasper
Price: $ 33.10
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19.53ct Green Blue Turquoise

ID: 679066
Weight: 19.53ct
Size: 20.2 x 15.9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: United States
Type: Natural Turquoise
Price: $ 58.98
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2.36ctw Very Light Grey Sillimanite Cat's Eye

ID: 559173
Weight: 2.36ct (total)
Size: 6.9 x 4.7 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Madagascar
Type: Natural Sillimanite Cat's Eye
Price: $ 7.48
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13.03ct Light Purplish Blue Chalcedony

ID: 694257
Weight: 13.03ct
Size: 26 x 13.7 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 32.58
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4.11ct Medium Orange Cat's Eye Opal

ID: 693813
Weight: 4.11ct
Size: 11.9 x 9.3 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Madagascar
Type: Natural Cat's Eye Opal
Price: $ 12.33
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8.23ct Cool Green Amazonite

ID: 491269
Weight: 8.23ct
Size: 20 x 10.2 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Marquise Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Madagascar
Type: Natural Amazonite
Price: $ 20.19
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2.99ct Umber Brown Cat's Eye Scapolite

ID: 518610
Weight: 2.99ct
Size: 9.6 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Round Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Madagascar
Type: Natural Cat's Eye Scapolite
Price: $ 16.45
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13.86ct Earthy Yellow Rutile Quartz

ID: 402343
Weight: 13.86ct
Size: 21.7 x 15.2 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Rutile Quartz
Price: $ 48.94
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10.80ct Medium-Dark Orange Star Moonstone

ID: 418394
Weight: 10.80ct
Size: 13 x 11 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Star Moonstone
Price: $ 43.20
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30.25ct Multicolor Quartz With Marcasite

ID: 586702
Weight: 30.25ct
Size: 30.1 x 17.9 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Fancy Cabochon
Treatment: None
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Quartz With Marcasite
Price: $ 166.38
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44.34ct Multicolor Agate

ID: 512006
Weight: 44.34ct
Size: 30.2 x 22.3 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: India
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 26.33
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2.18ct Medium Green Tourmaline

ID: 637025
Weight: 2.18ct
Size: 8.8 x 7.1 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mozambique
Type: Natural Tourmaline
Price: $ 39.96
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6.98ct Bluish White Rainbow Moonstone

ID: 674106
Weight: 6.98ct
Size: 18.9 x 6.7 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Baguette Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: United States
Type: Natural Rainbow Moonstone
Price: $ 104.70
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92.51ct Multicolor Jasper

ID: 488302
Weight: 92.51ct
Size: 56.4 x 32 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Indonesia
Type: Natural Jasper
Price: $ 56.99
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21.49ct Bluish Green Amazonite

ID: 512017
Weight: 21.49ct
Size: 26.8 x 15.9 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Madagascar
Type: Natural Amazonite
Price: $ 23.42
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9.86ct Multicolor Fire Agate

ID: 584122
Weight: 9.86ct
Size: 16.9 x 12.3 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Fancy Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mexico
Type: Natural Fire Agate
Price: $ 77.66
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77.96ct Multicolor Jasper

ID: 693326
Weight: 77.96ct
Size: 45.7 x 25.6 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Indonesia
Type: Natural Jasper
Price: $ 45.22
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68.84ct Pine Green Malachite

ID: 669074
Weight: 68.84ct
Size: 25 x 24.3 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Square Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Congo
Type: Natural Malachite
Price: $ 68.84
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12.38ct Army Green Actinolite Cat's Eye

ID: 485809
Weight: 12.38ct
Size: 16.5 x 13.5 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: United States
Type: Natural Actinolite Cat's Eye
Price: $ 86.66
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29.21ct Light Purplish Blue Chalcedony

ID: 694297
Weight: 29.21ct
Size: 33.6 x 18.4 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 73.03
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9.57ct Pine Green Amazonite

ID: 491220
Weight: 9.57ct
Size: 19.9 x 10.2 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Marquise Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Madagascar
Type: Natural Amazonite
Price: $ 23.47
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56.12ctw Medium Grey Hematite

ID: 491663
Weight: 56.12ct (total)
Size: 19.7 x 14.6 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Baguette Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Hematite
Price: $ 54.95
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5.96ct Sea Foam Blue Larimar

ID: 391547
Weight: 5.96ct
Size: 17.6 x 11.8 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Dominican Republic
Type: Natural Larimar
Price: $ 45.89
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2.73ct Multicolor Opal

ID: 680188
Weight: 2.73ct
Size: 13.6 x 11.1 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Fancy Cabochon
Treatment: Smoked
Origin: Ethiopia
Type: Natural Opal
Price: $ 76.44
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17.99ct Medium-Dark Purple Star Ruby

ID: 522395
Weight: 17.99ct
Size: 16.2 x 14.3 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Heated
Origin: Madagascar
Type: Natural Star Ruby
Price: $ 237.47
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8.60ct Medium Green Actinolite Cat's Eye

ID: 485887
Weight: 8.60ct
Size: 16.2 x 13.4 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: United States
Type: Natural Actinolite Cat's Eye
Price: $ 60.20
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11.83ct Violet Blue Chalcedony

ID: 694200
Weight: 11.83ct
Size: 20.1 x 15.4 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 29.58
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1.46ct White Cat's Eye Moonstone

ID: 515898
Weight: 1.46ct
Size: 8.2 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Round Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Cat's Eye Moonstone
Price: $ 6.42
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43.11ct Black with Gold Sheen Obsidian

ID: 433879
Weight: 43.11ct
Size: 34.5 x 27.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mexico
Type: Natural Obsidian
Price: $ 47.42
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42.60ct Aqua Blue Aquamarine

ID: 642381
Weight: 42.60ct
Size: 28.1 x 22.6 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Madagascar
Type: Natural Aquamarine
Price: $ 298.20
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4.61ctw Multicolor Spectrolite

ID: 689794
Weight: 4.61ct (total)
Size: 10.1 x 8.3 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Finland
Type: Natural Spectrolite
Price: $ 21.16
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43.96ct Multicolor Coral

ID: 491463
Weight: 43.96ct
Size: 36.4 x 24.7 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Mexico
Type: Natural Coral
Price: $ 64.80
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28.92ct Multicolor Quartz With Marcasite

ID: 618765
Weight: 28.92ct
Size: 29.8 x 14.2 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Marquise Cabochon
Treatment: None
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Quartz With Marcasite
Price: $ 159.06
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14.53ctw Medium Violet Amethyst

ID: 405124
Weight: 14.53ct (total)
Size: 14 x 11.8 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Amethyst
Price: $ 79.92
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1.97ctw White Cat's Eye Moonstone

ID: 557669
Weight: 1.97ct (total)
Size: 7.1 x 5.1 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Cat's Eye Moonstone
Price: $ 4.33
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9.45ct Blue Green Larimar

ID: 674295
Weight: 9.45ct
Size: 16.2 x 11.6 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Dominican Republic
Type: Natural Larimar
Price: $ 31.47
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96.70ct Multicolor Agate

ID: 692955
Weight: 96.70ct
Size: 32.3 x 27.5 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Indonesia
Type: Natural Agate
Price: $ 77.36
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4.02ct Translucent White Moonstone

ID: 460263
Weight: 4.02ct
Size: 11.2 x 9 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Moonstone
Price: $ 44.22
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36.79ct Espresso Brown Moonstone

ID: 359622
Weight: 36.79ct
Size: 22 x 16.2 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Moonstone
Price: $ 80.94
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0.84ct White Cat's Eye Moonstone

ID: 481778
Weight: 0.84ct
Size: 5.2 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Round Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: India
Type: Natural Cat's Eye Moonstone
Price: $ 15.14
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35.88ct Magenta Pink Star Ruby

ID: 621480
Weight: 35.88ct
Size: 19.9 x 18.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Fracture Filled
Origin: Madagascar
Type: Natural Star Ruby
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What is a Cabochon Gemstone?

A cabochon is a gemstone which has been polished into a domed shape with a flat bottom. The name cabochon comes from the French word, 'caboche' which means knob, head or small dome. Before the technique of faceting gemstones evolved, pretty much all gemstones were cabochons.

Are there different types of Cabochon Gemstones?

Cabochons have rounded tops and flat bottoms but within these limits there are quite a few variations. The simplest differences are in the height of the dome with some gemstones having a flatter style with a shallow dome and others having a high or deeper dome.

Other terms used can include:

  • Bullet Cabochon - tall cabochon that resembles a bullet
  • Hollow Cabochon - the bottom of the cabochon is concave
  • Flat Cut Cabochon - a very low dome
  • Double Cabochon - has a dome shape at the bottom of the gemstone as well as the top
  • Reverse Cabochon - a regular cabochon shape but with concave impression at the top

In addition, there is what we sometimes called mixed-cut gemstones which have a combination of facet and cabochon styles. For example the buff-top has a domed cabochon top but a faceted lower half or pavilion. In reverse, we have the rose-cut which has flat unfaceted bottom and a simply faceted domed top - often used for black spinels and tourmalines.

What Cabochon Gemstone shapes are available?

The vast majority of cabochon gemstones have oval or elliptical shapes. This shape is very popular as it is well-suited to pendants, brooches, necklaces and earrings and also because minor imbalances are not easily detected in oval shapes.

Round shapes are also very popular - especially for rings - as well as pear, cushion, square and baguettes.

Certain gemstones such as ammolites, fire agates, rutile quartzes and boulder opals are often found in irregular or fancy shapes to maximize the splashes of color that can be found on the surface.

What is Cabochon Gemstone clarity?

Gemstones that are opaque or translucent tend to be cut as cabochons.

Cabochons feature highly polished domes which emphasize the depth of color or display visual phenomena such as star effects, cat's eyes, play-of-color and iridescence rather than clarity.

The smooth domes are also a much better surface to reveal a gemstone's luster, fascinating patterns or intriguing inclusions.

Which gem types are available as Cabochon Gemstones?

There are a several types of gemstones which are nearly always cut or shaped into cabochons.

First, there are single colored gemstones which are either opaque or at best translucent. They look much better as cabochons than faceted gemstones:

  • Green Agate
  • Orange Agate
  • Carnelian
  • Chalcedony
  • Chrysoprase
  • Turquoise

Some top grade gemstones which are usually famed for their clarity and color can also be found with the same rich hues but in semitransparent versions which look fantastic as cabochons:

  • Amethyst
  • Citrine
  • Emerald
  • Garnet
  • Morganite
  • Ruby
  • Sapphire
  • Tourmaline

Then we have opaque gemstones that are notable for their interesting swirls, colorful patches and wavy lines which can only look good as cabochons:

  • Amazonite
  • Jasper
  • Pietersite
  • Rhodochrosite
  • Tiger's Eye

There are also a number of cabochon gemstones which exhibit a variety of optical phenomena:

  • Asterism - Star Sapphire, Star Ruby, Star Diopside
  • Chatoyancy - Cat's Eye Scapolite, Cat's Eye Aquamarine, Cat's Eye Apatite
  • Iridescence - Opals, Ammolite, Spectrolite

Gemstones are rated for their hardness with the most durable being the diamond at 10 out of 10. Some gemstones considered 'soft' are cut as cabochons to avoid edges and corners that can be chipped or planes than can become dull over time.

  • Apatite
  • Fluorite
  • Calcite
  • Sphene

What Colors are available as Cabochon Gemstones?

Gemstone cabochons can be found in every color possible in the mineral kingdom, in fact part of the reason for the continuing popularity of cabochons is the way they can really show off the depth of color in a way that faceted gemstones occasionally cannot.

Rich reds, deep purples, vivid violets, bright blues and fiery oranges look particularly good as cabochons.

How much are Cabochon Gemstones?

In general, cabochon gemstones are less expensive than faceted gemstones. There are a number of reasons for this.

Firstly the most common gemstones used for cabochons are opaque and they are less expensive than clear colored stones. Top grade gemstones that are less than 'eye-clean' may not be valued as high as flawless gems but make beautiful cabochons.

In addition, the physical work involved in shaping and polishing a cabochon is less time consuming and technically skilled than a faceted gemstone and there tends to be a lot less wasted material, too.

There are a few exceptions, of course, with boulder opals and ammolite gemstones being amongst the most valuable examples.

Cabochon Gemstone Treatments

By their very nature as simply shaped and polished, cabochon gemstones are less likely to be treated than faceted gemstones. Gemstones often undergo processes such as heat or irradiation to improve clarity and color but as cabochons are usually opaque or translucent this is not such an important issue.

Similarly, the cat's eye and star effect cabochons are not enhanced by any treatment, in fact quite the opposite is true.

Some cabochons can be dyed or fracture filled and opals and ammolites, for example, can be assembled or mounted onto supportive backings for stability.

We will always disclose any cabochon gemstone treatments clearly on our product pages.

What are the spiritual benefits of Cabochon Gemstones?

Cabochons will have all the spiritual benefits of whichever gemstone they happen to be - please take a look at our articles on gemstone healing for more information:

Gemstone Healing

The cabochon shape does give these gemstones a much more tactile spiritual connection - they feel so much better in your hand than a faceted stone - when used as a touchstone, meditation aid or for placing on the body for Chakra healing.

Find more details on Chakra gemstones here

Are there any famous Cabochon Gemstones?

Yes, for hundreds of years all gemstones were cabochons, so some of the most famous items of jewelry from history were made from cabochon gemstones, including:

  • Black Prince's Ruby - actually a red spinel, part of the Crown Jewels of England
  • The Virgin Rainbow - world's most expensive opal
  • The Neelanjali Star Ruby - A 12 point double star weighing 1370 carats.
  • Henckel von Donnersmarck's Emerald and Diamond Tiara - A tiara made of 11 Colombian emerald pear-shaped drops
  • Black Star of Queensland - the largest gem-quality star sapphire in the world at 733 carats.
  • The Star of Asia - A famous light blue 330 carat Burmese sapphire beauty.
  • The Star of India - A flawless 563 carat blue star sapphire with a double sided star.

What jewelry are Cabochon Gemstones suitable for?

Cabochon gemstones can be used in all types of jewelry from rings and bracelets to necklaces and brooches and can make especially eye-catching pendants and earrings.

With their very traditional look, cabochons gemstones are great for retro, tribal, bohemian and men's jewelry.

How to use Cabochon Gemstones

Cabochon gemstones can be used in just the same way as any type of gemstone:

  • Jewelry
  • Crystal Healing
  • Home Decoration
  • Chakra Balancing
  • Positive Energy

Tips for Filtering and Searching for Cabochon Gems at GemSelect

To find your perfect cabochon gemstones, use the filters at the top or on the left-hand side of our web page. You can search cabochons by gem type, color, carat weight, actual size, price and other factors to help you to find just the right cabochon gemstone that you are looking for.

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