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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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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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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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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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13.45ct Light Blue Chalcedony

ID: 694298
Weight: 13.45ct
Size: 21.7 x 15.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 33.63
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23.85ct Light Sky Blue Chalcedony

ID: 694114
Weight: 23.85ct
Size: 24.4 x 18.9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 59.63
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21.94ct Violet Blue Chalcedony

ID: 694301
Weight: 21.94ct
Size: 27.6 x 20.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 54.85
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20.64ct Violet Blue Chalcedony

ID: 694265
Weight: 20.64ct
Size: 32.4 x 15.7 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Marquise Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 51.60
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19.70ct Violet Blue Chalcedony

ID: 694205
Weight: 19.70ct
Size: 23.3 x 17.3 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 49.25
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24.49ct Light Purplish Blue Chalcedony

ID: 694259
Weight: 24.49ct
Size: 21 x 20.6 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 61.23
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26.46ct Light Blue Chalcedony

ID: 694293
Weight: 26.46ct
Size: 33.4 x 17.6 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 66.15
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22.29ct Violet Blue Chalcedony

ID: 694194
Weight: 22.29ct
Size: 30.9 x 16.9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Marquise Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 55.73
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15.17ct Light Purplish Blue Chalcedony

ID: 694004
Weight: 15.17ct
Size: 18 x 17.4 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 37.93
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19.41ct Violet Blue Chalcedony

ID: 694005
Weight: 19.41ct
Size: 32.1 x 16.6 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 48.53
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15.90ct Light Purplish Blue Chalcedony

ID: 694119
Weight: 15.90ct
Size: 19.2 x 15.4 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 39.75
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24.74ct Light Purplish Blue Chalcedony

ID: 694261
Weight: 24.74ct
Size: 24.3 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Round Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 61.85
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7.06ctw Light Blue Chalcedony

ID: 602114
Weight: 7.06ct (total)
Size: 10.8 x 8.9 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Oval Buff-Top
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 7.77
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11.46ctw Purplish Blue Chalcedony

ID: 532057
Weight: 11.46ct (total)
Size: 13.8 x 10 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Oval Buff-Top
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 9.58
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3.16ct Light Bluish Violet Chalcedony

ID: 312704
Weight: 3.16ct
Size: 10 x 9.9 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Heart Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Namibia
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 7.90
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21.93ct Violet Blue Chalcedony

ID: 694258
Weight: 21.93ct
Size: 23.4 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Round Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 54.83
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16.09ct Light Blue Chalcedony

ID: 694291
Weight: 16.09ct
Size: 26.1 x 15.7 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 40.23
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8.84ctw Purplish Blue Chalcedony

ID: 530484
Weight: 8.84ct (total)
Size: 11.9 x 9.9 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Oval Buff-Top
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 10.20
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10.87ctw Light Royal Violet Chalcedony

ID: 334522
Weight: 10.87ct (total)
Size: 10.2 x 9.9 mm
Clarity: Transparent/Translucent
Content: 3 pcs
Shape: Heart Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Namibia
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 17.50
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13.27ct Light Purplish Blue Chalcedony

ID: 694202
Weight: 13.27ct
Size: 21.6 x 16.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 33.18
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11.74ctw Purplish Blue Chalcedony

ID: 532093
Weight: 11.74ct (total)
Size: 13.8 x 10 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Oval Buff-Top
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 9.81
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25.10ct Violet Blue Chalcedony

ID: 694303
Weight: 25.10ct
Size: 24 x 20.2 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 62.75
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11.14ctw Purplish Blue Chalcedony

ID: 531843
Weight: 11.14ct (total)
Size: 13.9 x 10 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Oval Buff-Top
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 9.32
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22.97ct Violet Blue Chalcedony

ID: 694306
Weight: 22.97ct
Size: 27.9 x 19.2 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 57.43
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11.09ctw Light Purplish Blue Chalcedony

ID: 531416
Weight: 11.09ct (total)
Size: 14 x 10 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Oval Buff-Top
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 9.27
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17.84ct Light Blue Chalcedony

ID: 694294
Weight: 17.84ct
Size: 21.1 x 19.9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 44.60
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24.82ct Light Sky Blue Chalcedony

ID: 694115
Weight: 24.82ct
Size: 22.7 x 21.5 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 62.05
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18.57ct Violet Blue Chalcedony

ID: 694000
Weight: 18.57ct
Size: 26.4 x 14.7 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 46.43
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19.87ct Violet Blue Chalcedony

ID: 694008
Weight: 19.87ct
Size: 19.2 x 18.2 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 49.68
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15.66ct Light Blue Chalcedony

ID: 694311
Weight: 15.66ct
Size: 23.1 x 16.3 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 39.15
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10.82ctw Purplish Blue Chalcedony

ID: 532050
Weight: 10.82ct (total)
Size: 13.6 x 10.1 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Oval Buff-Top
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 9.04
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12.02ctw Purplish Blue Chalcedony

ID: 532056
Weight: 12.02ct (total)
Size: 14 x 10 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Oval Buff-Top
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 10.05
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21.70ct Violet Blue Chalcedony

ID: 694304
Weight: 21.70ct
Size: 29.2 x 19.9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 54.25
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3.26ct Light Blue Chalcedony

ID: 553567
Weight: 3.26ct
Size: 10.8 x 9 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Buff-Top
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Namibia
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 7.17
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20.04ct Violet Blue Chalcedony

ID: 694256
Weight: 20.04ct
Size: 23.7 x 22.5 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 50.10
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11.62ctw Purplish Blue Chalcedony

ID: 531845
Weight: 11.62ct (total)
Size: 13.8 x 9.9 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Oval Buff-Top
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 9.71
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18.49ct Light Blue Chalcedony

ID: 694307
Weight: 18.49ct
Size: 32 x 15.2 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Marquise Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 46.23
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18.23ct Light Purplish Blue Chalcedony

ID: 694201
Weight: 18.23ct
Size: 22.6 x 15.6 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 45.58
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29.00ct Light Blue Chalcedony

ID: 694116
Weight: 29.00ct
Size: 26.5 x 21.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 72.50
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23.03ct Light Purplish Blue Chalcedony

ID: 694122
Weight: 23.03ct
Size: 24.1 x 18.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 57.58
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13.37ctw Light Royal Violet Chalcedony

ID: 274068
Weight: 13.37ct (total)
Size: 12.2 x 12.1 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Heart Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Namibia
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 26.74
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16.98ct Violet Blue Chalcedony

ID: 694296
Weight: 16.98ct
Size: 22 x 19.9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 42.45
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19.39ct Light Blue Chalcedony

ID: 694009
Weight: 19.39ct
Size: 28 x 15.2 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 48.48
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30.02ct Light Blue Chalcedony

ID: 694308
Weight: 30.02ct
Size: 25 x 23.8 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 75.05
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15.63ct Light Purplish Blue Chalcedony

ID: 694204
Weight: 15.63ct
Size: 18.2 x 14.8 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 39.08
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5.66ct Light Blue Chalcedony

ID: 532074
Weight: 5.66ct
Size: 14 x 10.1 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Buff-Top
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 4.73
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17.74ct Violet Blue Chalcedony

ID: 694300
Weight: 17.74ct
Size: 28.4 x 16.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 44.35
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19.83ct Light Sky Blue Chalcedony

ID: 694120
Weight: 19.83ct
Size: 25.9 x 18.3 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 49.58
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7.44ctw Light Blue Chalcedony

ID: 601972
Weight: 7.44ct (total)
Size: 11 x 9.1 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Oval Buff-Top
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 8.18
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23.32ct Light Purplish Blue Chalcedony

ID: 694117
Weight: 23.32ct
Size: 23.3 x 20.6 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 58.30
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14.73ct Light Blue Chalcedony

ID: 694197
Weight: 14.73ct
Size: 23.1 x 16.5 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 36.83
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18.92ct Purplish Blue Chalcedony

ID: 694199
Weight: 18.92ct
Size: 24.6 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Round Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 47.30
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3.33ct Light Purplish Blue Chalcedony

ID: 553093
Weight: 3.33ct
Size: 10.9 x 9 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Buff-Top
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Namibia
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 7.33
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5.57ct Purplish Blue Chalcedony

ID: 531151
Weight: avg. 5.57 ct / each
Size: 14.1 x 10 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Shape: Oval Buff-Top
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 7.29
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7.56ctw Purplish Blue Chalcedony

ID: 530486
Weight: 7.56ct (total)
Size: 10.9 x 9 mm
Clarity: Translucent
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Oval Buff-Top
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 8.32
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17.49ct Light Blue Chalcedony

ID: 694121
Weight: 17.49ct
Size: 22.7 x 15.5 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 43.73
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16.10ct Light Purplish Blue Chalcedony

ID: 694203
Weight: 16.10ct
Size: 22.2 x 21.2 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Trillion Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Brazil
Type: Natural Chalcedony
Price: $ 40.25
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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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