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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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10.86ct Grayish Green Jadeite Gemstones, Oval, Translucent

10.86ct Grayish Green Jadeite, Oval, Translucent

19.1 x 15.6 mm

$ 43.01

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16.22ct Dark Blue Lapis Lazuli Gemstones, Cushion, Opaque

16.22ct Dark Blue Lapis Lazuli, Cushion, Opaque

20 x 15 mm (calibrated)

$ 34.45

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1.42ct Lime Green Sphene Gemstones, Oval, Transparent

1.42ct Lime Green Sphene, Oval, Transparent

6.5 x 5.9 mm

$ 8.52

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10.87ctw Light Royal Violet Chalcedony Gemstones, Heart, Transparent/Translucent

10.87ctw Light Royal Violet Chalcedony, Heart, Transparent/Translucent

10 x 10 mm (calibrated)

$ 21.00

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13.25ct Multicolor Ammolite Gemstones, Fancy, Opaque
Ammolite Product Video (614427)

13.25ct Multicolor Ammolite, Fancy, Opaque

21.7 x 12.7 mm

$ 174.90

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11.18ct Multicolor Boulder Opal Gemstones, Pear Shape, Opaque

11.18ct Multicolor Boulder Opal, Pear Shape, Opaque

23.3 x 16.3 mm

$ 73.79

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9.43ctw Black Star Diopside Gemstones, Oval, Opaque

9.43ctw Black Star Diopside, Oval, Opaque

11 x 9 mm (calibrated)

$ 56.58

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2.33ct Yellowish Green Sphene Gemstones, Oval, Transparent

2.33ct Yellowish Green Sphene, Oval, Transparent

9 x 7 mm (calibrated)

$ 13.98

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4.42ctw Multicolor Spectrolite Gemstones, Oval, Opaque

4.42ctw Multicolor Spectrolite, Oval, Opaque

10 x 8 mm (calibrated)

$ 24.35

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2.21ct Multicolor Labradorite Gemstones, Baguette, Transparent

2.21ct Multicolor Labradorite, Baguette, Transparent

8 x 6 mm (calibrated)

$ 5.83

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6.76ct Multicolor Labradorite Gemstones, Pear Shape, Translucent

6.76ct Multicolor Labradorite, Pear Shape, Translucent

14 x 10 mm (calibrated)

$ 18.01

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13.87ct Medium-Dark Purple Star Ruby Gemstones, Oval, Opaque

13.87ct Medium-Dark Purple Star Ruby, Oval, Opaque

15.4 x 12.9 mm

$ 219.70

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14.65ct Multicolor Labradorite Gemstones, Round, Translucent
Labradorite Product Video (685285)

14.65ct Multicolor Labradorite, Round, Translucent

19 mm (calibrated)

$ 21.10

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15.19ct Multicolor White Howlite Gemstones, Oval, Opaque

15.19ct Multicolor White Howlite, Oval, Opaque

21.7 x 14.4 mm

$ 8.75

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0.70ct Light Mint Green Emerald Gemstones, Round, Translucent

0.70ct Light Mint Green Emerald, Round, Translucent

6 mm (calibrated)

$ 67.20

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2.81ct Medium Dark Green Agate Gemstones, Pear Shape, Translucent

2.81ct Medium Dark Green Agate, Pear Shape, Translucent

9 x 7 mm (calibrated)

$ 5.56

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56.63ct Yale Blue Aquamarine Gemstones, Oval, Transparent
Aquamarine Product Video (642864)

56.63ct Yale Blue Aquamarine, Oval, Transparent

30 x 22 mm (calibrated)

$ 339.78

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11.66ct Multicolor Cinnabar Gemstones, Oval, Opaque

11.66ct Multicolor Cinnabar, Oval, Opaque

21.2 x 17.9 mm

$ 16.44

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18.47ctw Multicolor Jasper Gemstones, Trillion, Opaque

18.47ctw Multicolor Jasper, Trillion, Opaque

19.7 x 16 mm

$ 13.08

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0.77ct Multicolor Opal Gemstones, Fancy, Opaque

0.77ct Multicolor Opal, Fancy, Opaque

6.2 x 5.7 mm

$ 25.87

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2.94ct Warm Yellow Rutile Quartz Gemstones, Pear Shape, Transparent

2.94ct Warm Yellow Rutile Quartz, Pear Shape, Transparent

10 x 7 mm (calibrated)

$ 9.54

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10.02ct Multicolor Opal Triplet Gemstones, Fancy, Opaque
Opal Triplet Product Video (739739)

10.02ct Multicolor Opal Triplet, Fancy, Opaque

18.1 x 14.5 mm

$ 300.60

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2.98ct Intense Violet Blue Tanzanite Gemstones, Oval, Transparent

2.98ct Intense Violet Blue Tanzanite, Oval, Transparent

10 x 8 mm (calibrated)

$ 28.61

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1.00ct Multicolor Opal Gemstones, Pear Shape, Transparent

1.00ct Multicolor Opal, Pear Shape, Transparent

9.2 x 6.4 mm

$ 30.00

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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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I visited several online loose stone shops trying to find rare stones. I finally found one that I've been looking for here, and very satisfied. Looking forward to receive the item in 3 weeks.

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Overall Rating -> 10 star ratings

On the clarity options it goes "and better" so if youre looking for si specifically and you click si and better it still shows you basically everything. It just removes the opaques. Itd be nice if it was vs only, vss only, si only, etc

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Overall Rating -> 10 star ratings

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Overall Rating -> 10 star ratings

The citrine gems are beautiful. I appreciated that each stone was individually shown on the website so I could see exactly what I was getting. No mystery person selecting random stones for me. The documentation included with each gem was high quality as well. Great price and arrived as expected.

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