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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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50 Pack - 25mm (1") Round Glass Cabochons - Clear Transparent Round Solid Glass Magnifying Cabs - 1 Inch

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10 Pieces 5mm To 12mm Natural Pink Tourmaline Flat Back Faceted Rose Cut Loose, Tourmaline Gemstone Cabochons, GDS1071

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g2005 10 pcs 6mm Amazonite gemstone round cab cabochon

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Pair of 10mm Moon Face Cabochon, CLOSED Eyes, Embellishment, Hand Carved Buffalo bone, Jewelry making Supplies S5003

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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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Montana Agate Cabochon MAC3A

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Hummingbird Porcelain Cabochon Flowers Unset Cameo 40x30mm Handmade finding supply

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

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

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Sodalite Loose Gemstone Cabochon Fancy Cut Pair 13x35 mm

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

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Crystal Glass Magnifying High Dome Half Sphere Round Cabochon 8mm/10mm/12mm/16mm/18mm/20mm/25mm/30mm/40mm/50mm/60mm/70mm/78/90/100/120/150mm

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

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11-14mm Amazonite Rose Cut Cabochons, Seafoam Amazonite Rose Cut Cabochons, Loose Amazonite Gemstone For Jewelry (5Pcs To 10Pcs Options)

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Bermuda Blue Wide Eye 18X13mm Oval Glass Cabochons 2 Pcs

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10 piece 5mm Peridot Cabochon Round Gemstone, AAA Quality Peridot round cabochon gemstone, peridot cabochon, peridot cabochon round Gemstone

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Gypsy Alphonse Mucha Unset Porcelain Cameo Cabochon 40x30mm Handmade

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50PCS 40MM Round Flat Back clear Crystal glass Cabochon,Top quality C1177

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6mm Pink Ruby faceted cabochon. rose cut pink ruby rose faceted pink gemstone magenta cab ruby cab hot pink gem

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10x13mm To 13x15mm Black Onyx RoseCut Cabochon, Black Onyx Faceted Flat Cabochons, Black Onyx For Jewelry (5Pcs To 10Pcs Options) - GOD1221

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20 Round Glass Cabochons, 25mm, Round Domed Top Clear Glass Tiles. 25MRDCAB

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AGATE ONYX 23x8mm grooved cabochon

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10pcs lot 6mm Red Garnet Cabochon Round Loose Gemstone 100% natural red garnet round cabs gemstone red garnet cabochon round gemstone

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Amethyst Cabs Round 3mm Approximately 4 Carat, February Birthstone, Smooth Purple Color Flat Bottom Cabochons, For Jewelry Making (6686)

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Abstract Faceted Ruby Cabochon

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16 pcs mixed 19 mm Cabochon flower,mixed rose cabochon, mixed 19 mm flower,mixed lot cabochon,mixed lot flower,assorted cabochon flower,

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Vintage Czech Deco Turquoise Blue Glass Etched Cabochons 18x13mm (2) cab775A

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Druzy moss chalcedony is rare

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Cabochons

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Pair of 10mm Moon Face Cabochon, CLOSED Eyes, Embellishment, Hand Carved Buffalo bone, Jewelry making Supplies S5003

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Montana Agate Cabochon MAC3A

Hummingbird Porcelain Cabochon Flowers Unset Cameo 40x30mm Handmade finding supply

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

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

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

Sodalite Loose Gemstone Cabochon Fancy Cut Pair 13x35 mm

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

Crystal Glass Magnifying High Dome Half Sphere Round Cabochon 8mm/10mm/12mm/16mm/18mm/20mm/25mm/30mm/40mm/50mm/60mm/70mm/78/90/100/120/150mm

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

11-14mm Amazonite Rose Cut Cabochons, Seafoam Amazonite Rose Cut Cabochons, Loose Amazonite Gemstone For Jewelry (5Pcs To 10Pcs Options)

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

Bermuda Blue Wide Eye 18X13mm Oval Glass Cabochons 2 Pcs

10 piece 5mm Peridot Cabochon Round Gemstone, AAA Quality Peridot round cabochon gemstone, peridot cabochon, peridot cabochon round Gemstone

Gypsy Alphonse Mucha Unset Porcelain Cameo Cabochon 40x30mm Handmade

50PCS 40MM Round Flat Back clear Crystal glass Cabochon,Top quality C1177

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