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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Rare Monarch Opal Cabochon- Sterling Monarch Loose Gemstone- Mix Shape Lot Opal- Making For Jewelry- Handmade Stone

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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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Monarch Opal Cabochon- Mix Shape Sterling Welo Fire Opal Gemstone- Wholesale Monarch Opal- Making For Jewelry- Doublet Gemstone

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Calibrated Monarch Opal Gemstone Faceted Sterling Monarch opal Doublet Loose Stone Use For Jewelry Mix Shape Opal

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AAA+ Monarch Opal Cabochon Gemstone- Sterling Opal Loose Stone- Calibrated Welo Fire Opal Doublet- Making for Jewelry

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Beautiful 3 pcs Heart Shape Palm Root Stones

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Rare Sterling Opal Cabochon Gemstone- Mix Shape Welo Fire Monarch Opal Doublet Gemstone- Making For Jewelry- Loose Gemstone

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

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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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Opal Cabochon- Fire Monarch opal Gemstone- Attractive Sterling opal doublet Stone- Use for jewelry- Opal Birthstone

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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AGATE ONYX 23x8mm grooved cabochon

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

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4 Black Opal-Cabochon-Glass Oval Cabochon-Rare Cabochon-Vintage Black Fire Opal Glass Oval Cabochons-14 x 10

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

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Hummingbird cabochons, serape, serape pattern cabochons, indigenous centers, Native American centers, blank cabochons.

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Sodalite Loose Gemstone Cabochon Fancy Cut Pair 13x35 mm

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6x5 mm - 6x3.5 mm Emerald Cut Cherry Red Rhodolite Garnet - 1 Lot

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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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g2005 10 pcs 6mm Amazonite gemstone round cab cabochon

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

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

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Beautiful Natural Fossil Coral Cabochon 4 Pcs Teardrop Shape

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Cabochons

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Monarch Opal Cabochon- Multi Fire Sterling Opal Doublet Gemstone- Making for jewelry- Mix shape Monarch Opal Doublet

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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