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.

Cabochons

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Star Amethyst Pendants Lot Cabochon / German Silver Pendants / Jewelry / All Mix Shapes / 199 gram x 17 Ps / Loose Gemstone Jewelry

(863)

$55.00

From shop AKGemsAndJewelry

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AAA++Quality Sodalite Gemstone Natural Sodalite Cabochons Handmade Sodalite top quality Loose stone (36 Cts. 36 X 25 MM)

(182)

Sale Price $3.90
Original Price $13.00 (70% off)

From shop GratitudeGemsHub
Eye Clean Rainbow Moonstone Rare 8A+ Quality Cabochon Gorgeous Multi Blue Fire Pear Shape Moonstone For Sel, 7.5x11 To 8x12 MM 13.5 Ct.

$770.00

From shop Rarerainbowmoonstone

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Top Quality Natural Buffalo Turquoise fancy Shape Cabochon Loose Gemstone For Making Jewelry 43ct #2219

(37)

Sale Price $6.00
Original Price $20.00 (70% off)

From shop Fabulousgemsstone
Sale 15 Pcs Natural Stones Cabochon

(1,155)

$42.14

From shop CoreBead

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Gypsy Alphonse Mucha Unset Porcelain Cameo Cabochon 40x30mm Handmade

(2,035)

$12.00

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

(16,698)

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$14.95

From shop BestinGems

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Beautiful 3 pcs Heart Shape Palm Root Stones

(1,155)

$34.48

From shop CoreBead

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

(16,698)

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$16.95

From shop BestinGems

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

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$44.77

From shop nicojewel

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Star Ruby gemstone, 5.69 carats, certified gemstone, 8.70 x 8.41 x 6.23 mm, cabochon, loose ruby, loose Star Ruby, red gemstone, untreated

(79)

Star Seller

$27.81

From shop JeannetteJewelry
Amazing Quality bloodstone Gemstone 100% Natural bloodstone Cabochons Handmade bloodstone With Good feelings 33Cts.(39X17)MM

(182)

Sale Price $3.60
Original Price $12.00 (70% off)

From shop GratitudeGemsHub
Excellent Quality 5 pieces Hand Carved skulls, antique Bone beads, Goth, NOT DRILLED S2569

(12,458)

Sale Price $13.50
Original Price $15.00 (10% off)

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

(16,698)

Star Seller

$16.95

From shop BestinGems

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Opal Chalcedony Cabochon, Natural Semi Precious Gemstone For Jewelry Making, Hand Polished Loose gemstone Use For Wire Wrapping Pendant

(2,367)

Sale Price $3.88
Original Price $12.93 (70% off)

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

(75,034)

Star Seller

$14.93

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

(12,812)

$12.99

From shop CleverDelights

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Star Ruby cabochon gemstone, Certified, 12.96 carats. 12.48 x 11.78 x 7.42 mm, natural Ruby, untreated, Red gemstone, loose Ruby

(79)

Star Seller

$60.07

From shop JeannetteJewelry
Beautiful Natural Fossil Coral Cabochon 4 Pcs Teardrop Shape

(1,155)

$42.14

From shop CoreBead

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X Large black opal cabochon - loose natural welo Opal gemstone 27.10 CTS - pear shape 26 x 20 mm - earth mined Ethiopian fire opal stone

(803)

Star Seller

$446.73

From shop PurityGems

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Opal Chalcedony Cabochon, Natural Semi Precious Gemstone For Jewelry Making, Hand Polished Loose gemstone Use For Wire Wrapping Pendant

(2,367)

Sale Price $3.81
Original Price $12.70 (70% off)

From shop AnemoneGemsCo
20 Oval Glass Cabochons - 25x18mm clear glass domed tiles for earrings, pendants, charms. 25X18OVD

(6,793)

Sale Price $3.43
Original Price $4.29 (20% off)

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

(10,841)

Star Seller

$16.95

From shop ImmortelleBijouterie

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

(2,427)

Star Seller

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

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

(2,427)

Star Seller

Sale Price $27.09
Original Price $54.19 (50% off)

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

(16,698)

Star Seller

$17.95

From shop BestinGems

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

(2,427)

Star Seller

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

From shop AceGemstones
Great Sale of Natural Stones Pack ( 15 pcs )

(1,155)

$42.14

From shop CoreBead

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

(12,812)

$21.99

From shop CleverDelights

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

(16,919)

Star Seller

$11.53

From shop Rosebeading
Unique 6 Carat Loose Emerald Cabochon, Real Green Emerald Gemstone for Custom Jewelry Making DIY

(254)

Star Seller

$530.02

From shop TresorsDuJour

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

(12,812)

$15.99

From shop CleverDelights

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

(16,698)

Star Seller

$16.95

From shop BestinGems

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g2005 10 pcs 6mm Amazonite gemstone round cab cabochon

(21,329)

$12.99

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

(16,698)

Star Seller

$14.95

From shop BestinGems

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London Blue Topaz 8 MM, 9 MM Round Plain Cabochons, Fine Quality Gems. Price per piece.

(2,503)

Sale Price $45.45
Original Price $60.60 (25% off)

From shop GemsEmporio

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

(2,427)

Star Seller

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

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

(10,374)

Star Seller

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

From shop gemsforjewels

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Hummingbird Porcelain Cabochon Flowers Unset Cameo 40x30mm Handmade finding supply

(2,035)

$12.00

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

(21,329)

$5.69

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

(14,084)

$6.00

From shop Balibagus
1 Vintage Glass Cameo, Goddess Diana, Artemis, buried crystal Intaglio - 40 x 30 mm - oval - E13

(4,450)

Star Seller

$5.28

From shop DeLuxeVintageStones
10 piece 4mm emerald cabochon round gemstone, calibrated size 100% natural emerald round cabochon gemstone, Emerald Cabochons Round Gemstone

(5,468)

Star Seller

$39.99

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

(16,919)

Star Seller

$5.21

From shop Rosebeading
Red Alphonse Mucha Unset Porcelain Cameo Cabochon 40x30mm Jewelry making supply finding

(2,035)

$12.00

From shop abellagift
Blue Copper Turquoise Cab Oval Shape 9x7mm Approximately 9 Carat, December Birthstone, Robin Egg Blue, Loose Cabochons, Jewelry Making(3085)

(16,698)

Star Seller

$16.95

From shop BestinGems

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

(12,812)

$16.49

From shop CleverDelights

FREE shipping
Blue Opal Cabochon 4 pcs 16mm Vintage Glass Cabochon Stones S-10

(7,826)

$10.20

From shop nicojewel

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Cabochons

Star Amethyst Pendants Lot Cabochon / German Silver Pendants / Jewelry / All Mix Shapes / 199 gram x 17 Ps / Loose Gemstone Jewelry

AAA++Quality Sodalite Gemstone Natural Sodalite Cabochons Handmade Sodalite top quality Loose stone (36 Cts. 36 X 25 MM)

Eye Clean Rainbow Moonstone Rare 8A+ Quality Cabochon Gorgeous Multi Blue Fire Pear Shape Moonstone For Sel, 7.5x11 To 8x12 MM 13.5 Ct.

Top Quality Natural Buffalo Turquoise fancy Shape Cabochon Loose Gemstone For Making Jewelry 43ct #2219

Sale 15 Pcs Natural Stones Cabochon

Gypsy Alphonse Mucha Unset Porcelain Cameo Cabochon 40x30mm Handmade

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

Beautiful 3 pcs Heart Shape Palm Root Stones

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

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

Star Ruby gemstone, 5.69 carats, certified gemstone, 8.70 x 8.41 x 6.23 mm, cabochon, loose ruby, loose Star Ruby, red gemstone, untreated

Amazing Quality bloodstone Gemstone 100% Natural bloodstone Cabochons Handmade bloodstone With Good feelings 33Cts.(39X17)MM

Excellent Quality 5 pieces Hand Carved skulls, antique Bone beads, Goth, NOT DRILLED S2569

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

Opal Chalcedony Cabochon, Natural Semi Precious Gemstone For Jewelry Making, Hand Polished Loose gemstone Use For Wire Wrapping Pendant

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

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

Star Ruby cabochon gemstone, Certified, 12.96 carats. 12.48 x 11.78 x 7.42 mm, natural Ruby, untreated, Red gemstone, loose Ruby

Beautiful Natural Fossil Coral Cabochon 4 Pcs Teardrop Shape

X Large black opal cabochon - loose natural welo Opal gemstone 27.10 CTS - pear shape 26 x 20 mm - earth mined Ethiopian fire opal stone

Opal Chalcedony Cabochon, Natural Semi Precious Gemstone For Jewelry Making, Hand Polished Loose gemstone Use For Wire Wrapping Pendant

20 Oval Glass Cabochons - 25x18mm clear glass domed tiles for earrings, pendants, charms. 25X18OVD

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

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

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

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

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

Great Sale of Natural Stones Pack ( 15 pcs )

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

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

Unique 6 Carat Loose Emerald Cabochon, Real Green Emerald Gemstone for Custom Jewelry Making DIY

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

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

g2005 10 pcs 6mm Amazonite gemstone round cab cabochon

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

London Blue Topaz 8 MM, 9 MM Round Plain Cabochons, Fine Quality Gems. Price per piece.

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

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

Hummingbird Porcelain Cabochon Flowers Unset Cameo 40x30mm Handmade finding supply

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

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

1 Vintage Glass Cameo, Goddess Diana, Artemis, buried crystal Intaglio - 40 x 30 mm - oval - E13

10 piece 4mm emerald cabochon round gemstone, calibrated size 100% natural emerald round cabochon gemstone, Emerald Cabochons Round Gemstone

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

Red Alphonse Mucha Unset Porcelain Cameo Cabochon 40x30mm Jewelry making supply finding

Blue Copper Turquoise Cab Oval Shape 9x7mm Approximately 9 Carat, December Birthstone, Robin Egg Blue, Loose Cabochons, Jewelry Making(3085)

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

Blue Opal Cabochon 4 pcs 16mm Vintage Glass Cabochon Stones S-10

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