A cabochon is a gem or semiprecious stone rounded into an oval, semispherical, or domed shape. It’s highly polished to enrich the colors of the stone and give it a lustrous glow, unlike gems cut into facets that make them sparkle. Cabochons enhance many different items serving many aesthetic uses. For example, a cabochon stone can serve as the centerpiece of an opulent ring or pendant, or it might be affixed to the front of a vase or another decorative piece of pottery .

Cabochons aren't just stones: Cabochons made of glass, wood, and even ceramic aren't uncommon. Here are some of the most popular types of cabochons available from the shops on Etsy: Opal cabochons : These prized iridescent stones shimmer and slightly shift colors as light hits them. Turquoise cabochons : Known for its blue-green hues, turquoise cabochons adorn many types of jewelry and are favorite embellishments for bolo ties and western belt buckles . Gemstone cabochons : You might see rare, expensive gems—such as emeralds and rubies—cut and polished into domed or teardrop cabochons. Cabochon-cut rare gems are used almost exclusively for jewelry, destined to be put on full display. Agate cabochons : The agate is a fairly common stone known for its rich variety of colors and vivid patterns such as bands, plumes, and the popular cat's eye variety. Glass cabochons : Rather than being cut from stone, these smooth stones are formed of molten silicon. Using dye and polishing options not available for stones, glass cabochons come in a full spectrum of colors, sizes, and shapes. Ceramic cabochons : Formed of porcelain or clay, ceramic cabochons frequently feature delicate designs and lustrous glazes.

Jewelers cut stones into a wide variety of cabochon shapes. In most cases, any non-faceted precious or semiprecious stone is considered a cabochon. It almost always has one rounded side and a flat surface to help it fit into jewelry settings. These top the list of cabochon shapes jewelers use most often: Rounded: The stone is cut into a circular disk. One face of the disk is usually flat for easy setting. The other face may be flat or concave to give it three dimensions. Oval: Probably the most common cut for a cabochon, the oval cut typically has two equally rounded ends or one end that’s narrower than the other. Most opal cabochons are oval. Teardrop: This popular cabochon shape has a broadly rounded end that tapers into a point at the other end. It’s usually set with the pointed end facing up (away from the wearer) or sometimes toward the wearer. You'll seldom see a teardrop set sideways on a pendant or a ring. Sugarloaf: The sugarloaf is a shallow, four-sided pyramid with bowed sides and a flat bottom for easy setting. The rarest of cabochon shapes, it’s highly prized by jewelers and crafters.

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18x13mm Glass Rose Cabochon Pear Vintage Embossed Rhinestone Amethyst Purple Teardrops - ULTRA RARE - Victorian, Old Hollywood - 2 PCS

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Rare 1920s SCARAB Vintage Egyptian Revival Glass Cabachon Antique Stones Art Deco S-52

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5 pcs Bullet Cabochons Green Chalcedony 8x16mm Smooth Semiprecious Loose Gemstone Top Grade

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Beautiful 3 pcs Heart Shape Palm Root Stones

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A - 1 Lapis Lazuli Cabochon Oval Shape Blue Lapis Lazuli Gemstone , Semi precious , Gift for her , Handmade with good feeling 21 ct #2983

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20PCS 25x50mm Rectangle Flat Back clear Crystal glass Cabochon,Top quality C3517

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Purple Copper Turquoise Loose Gemstone, Smooth Calibrated Cabochons, Wholesale Gemstone, Turquoise Oval 10x14mm - 5Pcs

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Purple Copper Turquoise Cab Oval 12x10mm Approximately 8 Carat, December Birthstone, Purple Color Accented with Gold and Copper Tones (3079)

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Lapis Loose Gemstone Square 10x10 AAA Grade Wholesale Cabochon- 7 Pcs.

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Labradorite Triangle Shape 10x15mm Gemstone, Calibrated Cabochons Gems Supplies, AAA Grade Labradorite Loose Cabochon, Jewelry Making -5 Pcs

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US Seller - 1 POUND - 200 pcs approx - Flawed Resin Cabochons Grab Bag - B-Grade Cabochon Pendant Mix - Imperfect Pieces Random Assortment

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Natural Labradorite Round Cabochon Flat Back Loose Gemstone 3x3mm To 20X20mm Labradorite Blue Flasy Gemstones

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Copper Purple Turquoise Natural Loose Gemstone Cabochon Square 10x10 AAA Grade - 7 Pcs.

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Oval Two-Layer Black Agate Mother & Child Cameo, different sizes available.

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Black Onyx 10x35 mm Marquise Shape Pair Gemstones, Flat Back Cabochon, Wholesale Gemstone, Gemstone Supplier, Pair Cabochons -2pcs

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Loose Gemstone Cabochon Copper White Calcite Round 12x12 AAA Grade - 6 Pcs.

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Dendritic Agate Natural Gemstone Loose Cabochon Round 12x12 AAA Grade - 5 Pcs.

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4x4mm Round | Ethiopian Opal Cabochon | Round Cabochon | Opal Gemstone Cabochon | Loose Opal Stone | Opal Ring | Opal Jewelry

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Amethyst Cab Oval 16x12x6mm Approximately 18 Carat, February Birthstone, Smooth Flat Bottom Cabochons, For Jewelry Making (8617)

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Lapis Lazuli 10x35 mm Fancy Flat Back Long Rectangle Cabochons, Gemstone Cabochons, Jewelry Making Gemstone- 2 pcs.

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15mm Hand Carved Moon Face CLOSED Eye Cabochon, Buffalo Bone Carving, Natural Component, Jewelry Supplies B1044

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Black Onyx Smooth Cabochons, Both side Flat Stone, Black Onyx Loose Gemstone Rectangle 10x30x3mm Top Quality Supplies Stone - 2Pcs

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Natural Morenci Turquoise Cabochon 27.5 Carat Cab Stone Untreated Gemstone Gems Jewelry Findings MC09

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13-25mm Labradorite Plain Cabochons, Labradorite Flat Back Mix Cabochon, Labradorite Gemstones For Jewelry (5Pcs To 10pcs Options) - NNP662

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Beautiful carved Bear Pendant , Buffalo bone carving, Jewelry making Supplies B5890

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Bullet Shape Gemstone Labradorite Bullet Stone Loose Smooth Gemstone Cabochons AAA Grade - 5pcs.

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10mm Hexagon 5 Pcs. - Amazonite Loose Gemstone, Amazonite Smooth Cabochon, Wholesale Gemstone

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Loose Gemstone Cabochon Copper White Calcite Oval 10x14 AAA Grade - 6 Pcs.

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17-20mm Apple Green Chalcedony Cabochons, Green Chalcedony Rose Cut Flat Back Cabochons For Jewelry, Apple Cabochon (5Pcs To 10Pcs Options)

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10pcs 12mm Handmade Photo Glass Cabochon --12mm glass cabochon (651--10）

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Hummingbird Porcelain Cabochon Flowers Unset Cameo 40x30mm Handmade finding supply

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Kingman Turquoise Cabs Round 3mm Approximately 1 Carat, December Birthstone, Robin Egg Blue Color, Turkish Stone, For Jewelry Making (4718)

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g2005 10 pcs 6mm Amazonite gemstone round cab cabochon

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Dragons Breath Cabochon RARE Vintage Glass Cabochon Mexican Opal 15mm Fire Opal S-11

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14-18mm Smoky Quartz Rose Cut Cabochon, Smoky Quartz Faceted Flat Cabochons, Smoky Rose Cut Gemstones For Jewelry (5Pcs To 10Pcs Options)

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25x25mm Blue Lapis Stone, Flat Smooth Round Stone, Lapis Loose Gemstone, Calibrated Cabochons, Cabochons Gemstone, Wholesale Stone, - 2 Pcs.

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White Opal Stones 4 pcs 25x18mm Fire Opal Vintage Glass Cabochon S-12 M

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$7.95

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Mexican Matrix Opal Cabochon - One Piece

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Drusy, multicoloured drusy, oval shape flat back Gemstone calibrated Size 12x16 mm custom sizes available on request

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Gem Grade Indian Mountain Turquoise Cabochon Natural 9 Carats Cab Stone Untreated Gemstone Gem Grade IM182

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Sunstone 7 mm, 8 mm, 9 mm, 10 mm Round Cabochon- AAA Quality For Jewelry Making

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50 Pack - 30mm (1 3/16") Round Glass Cabochons - Clear Transparent Round Solid Glass Magnifying Cabs - 1 3/16 Inch

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Fabulous Carved Eagle Head, Ox Bone carving, Jewelry making Supplies B4023

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Oval Clear Glass Cabochons 15mmx20mm

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AGATE ONYX 23x8mm grooved cabochon

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Natural Amethyst Cabochon 25x18mm Purple Amethyst Cabochon Oval Shape Gemstone Cabochon Flat back Jewelry Supplies (1)

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Cabochons

18x13mm Glass Rose Cabochon Pear Vintage Embossed Rhinestone Amethyst Purple Teardrops - ULTRA RARE - Victorian, Old Hollywood - 2 PCS

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A - 1 Lapis Lazuli Cabochon Oval Shape Blue Lapis Lazuli Gemstone , Semi precious , Gift for her , Handmade with good feeling 21 ct #2983

20PCS 25x50mm Rectangle Flat Back clear Crystal glass Cabochon,Top quality C3517

Purple Copper Turquoise Loose Gemstone, Smooth Calibrated Cabochons, Wholesale Gemstone, Turquoise Oval 10x14mm - 5Pcs

Superman charms superman cell charms laser cut charms super hero charms

Purple Copper Turquoise Cab Oval 12x10mm Approximately 8 Carat, December Birthstone, Purple Color Accented with Gold and Copper Tones (3079)

Lapis Loose Gemstone Square 10x10 AAA Grade Wholesale Cabochon- 7 Pcs.

Labradorite Triangle Shape 10x15mm Gemstone, Calibrated Cabochons Gems Supplies, AAA Grade Labradorite Loose Cabochon, Jewelry Making -5 Pcs

US Seller - 1 POUND - 200 pcs approx - Flawed Resin Cabochons Grab Bag - B-Grade Cabochon Pendant Mix - Imperfect Pieces Random Assortment

Natural Labradorite Round Cabochon Flat Back Loose Gemstone 3x3mm To 20X20mm Labradorite Blue Flasy Gemstones

Copper Purple Turquoise Natural Loose Gemstone Cabochon Square 10x10 AAA Grade - 7 Pcs.

Oval Two-Layer Black Agate Mother & Child Cameo, different sizes available.

Black Onyx 10x35 mm Marquise Shape Pair Gemstones, Flat Back Cabochon, Wholesale Gemstone, Gemstone Supplier, Pair Cabochons -2pcs

Loose Gemstone Cabochon Copper White Calcite Round 12x12 AAA Grade - 6 Pcs.

Dendritic Agate Natural Gemstone Loose Cabochon Round 12x12 AAA Grade - 5 Pcs.

4x4mm Round | Ethiopian Opal Cabochon | Round Cabochon | Opal Gemstone Cabochon | Loose Opal Stone | Opal Ring | Opal Jewelry

Amethyst Cab Oval 16x12x6mm Approximately 18 Carat, February Birthstone, Smooth Flat Bottom Cabochons, For Jewelry Making (8617)

Lapis Lazuli 10x35 mm Fancy Flat Back Long Rectangle Cabochons, Gemstone Cabochons, Jewelry Making Gemstone- 2 pcs.

15mm Hand Carved Moon Face CLOSED Eye Cabochon, Buffalo Bone Carving, Natural Component, Jewelry Supplies B1044

Black Onyx Smooth Cabochons, Both side Flat Stone, Black Onyx Loose Gemstone Rectangle 10x30x3mm Top Quality Supplies Stone - 2Pcs

Natural Morenci Turquoise Cabochon 27.5 Carat Cab Stone Untreated Gemstone Gems Jewelry Findings MC09

13-25mm Labradorite Plain Cabochons, Labradorite Flat Back Mix Cabochon, Labradorite Gemstones For Jewelry (5Pcs To 10pcs Options) - NNP662

Beautiful carved Bear Pendant , Buffalo bone carving, Jewelry making Supplies B5890

Bullet Shape Gemstone Labradorite Bullet Stone Loose Smooth Gemstone Cabochons AAA Grade - 5pcs.

10mm Hexagon 5 Pcs. - Amazonite Loose Gemstone, Amazonite Smooth Cabochon, Wholesale Gemstone

Loose Gemstone Cabochon Copper White Calcite Oval 10x14 AAA Grade - 6 Pcs.

17-20mm Apple Green Chalcedony Cabochons, Green Chalcedony Rose Cut Flat Back Cabochons For Jewelry, Apple Cabochon (5Pcs To 10Pcs Options)

10pcs 12mm Handmade Photo Glass Cabochon --12mm glass cabochon (651--10）

Hummingbird Porcelain Cabochon Flowers Unset Cameo 40x30mm Handmade finding supply

Kingman Turquoise Cabs Round 3mm Approximately 1 Carat, December Birthstone, Robin Egg Blue Color, Turkish Stone, For Jewelry Making (4718)

g2005 10 pcs 6mm Amazonite gemstone round cab cabochon

Dragons Breath Cabochon RARE Vintage Glass Cabochon Mexican Opal 15mm Fire Opal S-11

14-18mm Smoky Quartz Rose Cut Cabochon, Smoky Quartz Faceted Flat Cabochons, Smoky Rose Cut Gemstones For Jewelry (5Pcs To 10Pcs Options)

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White Opal Stones 4 pcs 25x18mm Fire Opal Vintage Glass Cabochon S-12 M

Mexican Matrix Opal Cabochon - One Piece

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