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

(14,077)

$6.00

From shop Balibagus

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

(10,838)

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$16.95

From shop ImmortelleBijouterie

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Hummingbird Porcelain Cabochon Flowers Unset Cameo 40x30mm Handmade finding supply

(2,035)

$12.00

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

(12,805)

$21.99

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

(2,427)

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Sale Price $27.60
Original Price $55.20 (50% off)

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

(7,822)

$44.77

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

(16,697)

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$16.95

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

(2,427)

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g2005 10 pcs 6mm Amazonite gemstone round cab cabochon

(21,326)

$12.99

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

(12,805)

$16.49

From shop CleverDelights

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Pink tourmaline Rubellite oval cut cabochon 6.26 carat loose gemstone

(1,445)

Sale Price $135.00
Original Price $270.00 (50% off)

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Beautiful 3 pcs Heart Shape Palm Root Stones

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$34.49

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

(10,369)

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Sale Price $37.24
Original Price $93.11 (60% off)

From shop gemsforjewels

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1 pc. Animal cabochon Fox cabochon Deer cabochon Sleeping animal Material for jewelry Fawn cabochon Cabochon Animal Jewelry Polymer clay

(1,285)

$17.00

From shop SonDrevoJewelry

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

(2,427)

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Sale Price $31.88
Original Price $63.76 (50% off)

From shop AceGemstones
4pcs Round Druzy Cabochons Natural Agate Druzy Coin Drusy Cabochon 8/10/12/14mm Cabs Flat back Druzy agate quartz Druzy Drusy Stunning DC

(9,204)

$8.80

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50pc Assorted Mix of Kawaii Cabochons, 50 Pieces of Animals Fruit Embellishments And More

(197,668)

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$13.00

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

(16,697)

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$17.95

From shop BestinGems

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Large Round Cabochon, 2 inch Gem, Jewel, Flat Back Resin, Deep Dark Red for Raven, Sailor Cosplay, Costume, Jewelry. Color Options

(2,114)

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$13.00

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

(2,427)

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Sale Price $18.33
Original Price $36.66 (50% off)

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

(2,427)

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Sale Price $24.71
Original Price $49.42 (50% off)

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Carnelian Round Calibrated Cabochon Stones - 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 16mm, 20mm

(180,565)

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$10.25

From shop CreatingUnkamen

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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

(1,031)

$46.00

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4-100 Pcs Jewelry Cabochons Lots Wholesale Natural Gemstone Round No Hole Flat Back Half Cabochons for Jewelry Making (16mm)

(8,322)

Sale Price $2.83
Original Price $3.33 (15% off)

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25 pcs Lot 4mm ETHIOPIAN OPAL Round Cabochon gemstone AAA Natural Ethiopian welo opal round cabochon loose gemstone - calibrated size opals

(1,031)

$43.50

From shop GEMSSALE

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

(16,697)

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$14.95

From shop BestinGems

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Sale 15 Pcs Fossil Coral Stones

(1,155)

$42.16

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

(10,369)

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Sale Price $23.14
Original Price $57.86 (60% off)

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

(6,999)

$14.95

From shop lilpengeeGems
Mexican Matrix Opal Cabochon - One Piece

(1,882)

$20.00

From shop miraclemineralshop
Carnelian Cab Round 5mm Approximately 10.5 Carat, Vibrant Orange Color, Smooth Flat Bottom Cabochons, For Jewelry Making (453)

(16,697)

Star Seller

$16.95

From shop BestinGems

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10 Pieces 4mm Red Garnet Cabochon Round Loose Gemstone, 100% natural red garnet round cabs gemstone, red garnet cabochon round gemstone

(1,031)

$16.00

From shop GEMSSALE

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Copper Calcite Cab Oval 10x8x4mm Approximately 9 Carat, Smooth Flat Bottom Calcite, Beautiful Ivory and Gold Tones,For Jewelry Making (4503)

(16,697)

Star Seller

$14.95

From shop BestinGems

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G1575 10mm kyanite gemstone round cab cabochon (Sell Unit: 2pcs or 5pcs)

(21,326)

$5.69

From shop uustonebead
Red Coral Cab Oval Shape 5x3mm Approximately 4 Carat, Deep Red Color, Smooth Flat Bottom Coral Cabochons, For Jewelry Making (10568)

(16,697)

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$16.95

From shop BestinGems

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30 pcs Rustic Resin Poppy Flowers U PICK 12mm-23mm Flat Back Artificial Poppies Beads DIY Craft Decorative Cabochon Jewelry Supply

(464)

Sale Price $10.76
Original Price $11.96 (10% off)

From shop MuFavors

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Natural golden rutilated quartz oval shape Gemstone cabochon calibrated sizes 8x10 9x11 10x12 10x14 12x16 13x18 15x20 16x22 18x25 20x30

(4,630)

$3.74

From shop CharcoalFactory

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Vintage Etched Mosaic Navy Blue and White Cabochons 12mm cab827B

(179,132)

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$3.99

From shop yummytreasures
1-20 Pcs Gemstone Cabochons Natural Amethyst/ Agate/ Sandstone/ Unakite Big Size 30*40mm Flat Back Oval Stone Cabs Lots Wholesale

(8,322)

Sale Price $3.78
Original Price $4.45 (15% off)

From shop Dreambeadstory
13mm Tiny Kawaii Pastel Pearl Star Decoden Cabochons - 100 piece set

(20,548)

Star Seller

$3.95

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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)

(10,369)

Star Seller

Sale Price $25.69
Original Price $64.23 (60% off)

From shop gemsforjewels
5 Pack - 50mm (2") Round Glass Cabochons - Clear Transparent Round Solid Glass Magnifying Cabs - 2 Inch

(12,805)

$15.99

From shop CleverDelights

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

(2,427)

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Sale Price $16.33
Original Price $32.67 (50% off)

From shop AceGemstones
Black Onyx Round Calibrated Cabochon Stones - 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, and 16mm

(180,565)

Star Seller

$11.15

From shop CreatingUnkamen

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Pink Tourmaline 6 mm Round Cabochons / African Origin / Tourmaline Cabs / Nice Color and Luster. Price per piece (Pt-173)

(2,503)

Sale Price $24.37
Original Price $32.50 (25% off)

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

(75,023)

Star Seller

$14.93

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

(2,427)

Star Seller

Sale Price $18.33
Original Price $36.66 (50% off)

From shop AceGemstones
50 Pack - 18x25mm Oval Glass Cabochons - Clear Transparent Solid Glass Magnifying Cabs - 3/4" x 1"

(12,805)

$12.99

From shop CleverDelights

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Cabochons

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

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

Hummingbird Porcelain Cabochon Flowers Unset Cameo 40x30mm Handmade finding supply

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

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

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

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

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

g2005 10 pcs 6mm Amazonite gemstone round cab cabochon

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

Pink tourmaline Rubellite oval cut cabochon 6.26 carat loose gemstone

Beautiful 3 pcs Heart Shape Palm Root Stones

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

1 pc. Animal cabochon Fox cabochon Deer cabochon Sleeping animal Material for jewelry Fawn cabochon Cabochon Animal Jewelry Polymer clay

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

4pcs Round Druzy Cabochons Natural Agate Druzy Coin Drusy Cabochon 8/10/12/14mm Cabs Flat back Druzy agate quartz Druzy Drusy Stunning DC

50pc Assorted Mix of Kawaii Cabochons, 50 Pieces of Animals Fruit Embellishments And More

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

Large Round Cabochon, 2 inch Gem, Jewel, Flat Back Resin, Deep Dark Red for Raven, Sailor Cosplay, Costume, Jewelry. Color Options

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

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

Carnelian Round Calibrated Cabochon Stones - 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 16mm, 20mm

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

4-100 Pcs Jewelry Cabochons Lots Wholesale Natural Gemstone Round No Hole Flat Back Half Cabochons for Jewelry Making (16mm)

25 pcs Lot 4mm ETHIOPIAN OPAL Round Cabochon gemstone AAA Natural Ethiopian welo opal round cabochon loose gemstone - calibrated size opals

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

Sale 15 Pcs Fossil Coral Stones

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

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

Mexican Matrix Opal Cabochon - One Piece

Carnelian Cab Round 5mm Approximately 10.5 Carat, Vibrant Orange Color, Smooth Flat Bottom Cabochons, For Jewelry Making (453)

10 Pieces 4mm Red Garnet Cabochon Round Loose Gemstone, 100% natural red garnet round cabs gemstone, red garnet cabochon round gemstone

Copper Calcite Cab Oval 10x8x4mm Approximately 9 Carat, Smooth Flat Bottom Calcite, Beautiful Ivory and Gold Tones,For Jewelry Making (4503)

G1575 10mm kyanite gemstone round cab cabochon (Sell Unit: 2pcs or 5pcs)

Red Coral Cab Oval Shape 5x3mm Approximately 4 Carat, Deep Red Color, Smooth Flat Bottom Coral Cabochons, For Jewelry Making (10568)

30 pcs Rustic Resin Poppy Flowers U PICK 12mm-23mm Flat Back Artificial Poppies Beads DIY Craft Decorative Cabochon Jewelry Supply

Natural golden rutilated quartz oval shape Gemstone cabochon calibrated sizes 8x10 9x11 10x12 10x14 12x16 13x18 15x20 16x22 18x25 20x30

Vintage Etched Mosaic Navy Blue and White Cabochons 12mm cab827B

1-20 Pcs Gemstone Cabochons Natural Amethyst/ Agate/ Sandstone/ Unakite Big Size 30*40mm Flat Back Oval Stone Cabs Lots Wholesale

13mm Tiny Kawaii Pastel Pearl Star Decoden Cabochons - 100 piece set

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

5 Pack - 50mm (2") Round Glass Cabochons - Clear Transparent Round Solid Glass Magnifying Cabs - 2 Inch

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

Black Onyx Round Calibrated Cabochon Stones - 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, and 16mm

Pink Tourmaline 6 mm Round Cabochons / African Origin / Tourmaline Cabs / Nice Color and Luster. Price per piece (Pt-173)

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

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

50 Pack - 18x25mm Oval Glass Cabochons - Clear Transparent Solid Glass Magnifying Cabs - 3/4" x 1"

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