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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Amazing faceted water opal with its beautiful sparkles and rutile inlays AAA quality weight 1.25 carats measure 11.5x6x4mm

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GARY GREEN green jasper - 38mm escutcheon cabochon - Mc Dermitt County - Oregon USA

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Natural stone Whale Tail in Larimar from the Caribbean Sea

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Natural dendritic agate. Dendritic landscape. Kazakhstan agate. Agate slice. Large landscape agate. Collection stone. Rare agate

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Australian black opal, Lightning Ridge, 3.24 carats

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9 Pcs Lot Natural Zambian Emerald Round Cabochon Shape 3-3.2mm- Untreated Gemstone

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Amazing fire opal on matrix with its beautiful sparkles and landscapes AAA quality weight 3.45 carats measure 17x13x9 mm

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20.1 cts - Boulder Opal cabochon - Winton Queensland, Australia - loose solid freeform designer handcut gemstone mineral setting custom

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Chrysocolla genuine copper with chalsedony || Chrysocolla native copper quartz with the size (35,3x28,2x5,5mm)

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Natural Tanzanite, AA Colour , Sugarloaf Pear , 0.69 Ct Weight , 6.85 × 4.64 MM Size , Eye Clean

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Very precious!!!!!!100% Natural Persian Turquoise Gemstone Size-23x16x12MM AAA++High Quality oval Shape Gemstone Carat-42.75And(extra gift)

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Natural Mixed Cabochons Mixed Shapes And Sizes Crystal Wholesale lot loose gemstone for Crystal Healing, Birth Stone Loose Cabochons

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4 Pairs Lot Natural Labradorite Gemstone Earrings Labradorite Jewelry Cabochon Drill Pairs Handmade Crystal Silver Dangle Earrings For Gift

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Amazing water opal with its beautiful sparkles and rutile inlays AAA quality weight 0.95 carats measure 7x6x4mm

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Pear Shape Big Larimar Cabochon, AAA++ Top Quality Cabochon, Blue Color Larimar Cabochon Gemstone, Dominican Republic Larimar Loose Gemstone

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6x8mm Oval 20 pcs Lot Natural Teal Moss Kyanite Rosecut Loose Gemstone For making Jewelry and Rings

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Stunning High Grade Rainbow Enhydro Quartz Cabochon w/ Large Moving Bubble 2.7g PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION Rare water inclusion crystal

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Natural Larimar Blue Color Gemstone, AAA Grade Quality Gemstone Cabochon, Flat Back Cabochon Gemstone, Loose Gemstone Making For Jewelry

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Natural Purple Copper Turquoise Cabochon Purple Gemstone Purple Copper Turquoise Stone Round Square Shape Purple Crystal ( Stone as picture

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20 Pcs 4-25mm Natural Gemstone Cabochon for Jewelry Making Round 4mm 6mm 8mm 10mm 12mm 14mm 16mm 18mm 20mm Flatback Cabs Wholesale (No Hole)

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Top grade Gem silca Chrysocolla 12 Ct size:20x13,2x7mm special birthday gifts or art collections

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AAA+++ Top Quality Natural Ethiopian Black Opal Cabochon Lot Welo Opal Making Jewelry

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500 Pcs Mix Shape Tourmaline Cabochon, Natural Tourmaline Gemstone Cabochon, Multi Color Tourmaline Loose Stone Lot For Jewelry Making.

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Ammolite Cabochon, Freeform Ammonite Gemstone, Blue Green

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Natural Tanzanite, AA Colour , Cabocone Sugarloaf Oval , 0.88 Ct Weight , 7.33 × 5.39 MM Size , Loupe Clean

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5mm 20pcs Pack Natural Tibetan Turquoise Flat Back Gemstone For Jewelry Making, Pendant, Ring

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marcasite agate druzy cabochon

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Gorgeous High Grade Enhydro Smoky Quartz Cabochon w/ Large Moving Bubble 2.5g PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION Small rainbows / Subtle phantoms

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2 Moving Bubbles! Stunning High Grade Manifestation Enhydro Quartz Cabochon 2.5g PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION Dolomite & calcite crystals

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1.94ct natural purple spinel Viet Nam

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Amazing fire opal with its beautiful sparkles and quarry inlay AAA quality weight 0.65 carats measure 7.5x6x3mm

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Sale Price $48.19
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Natural Picasso Landscape Jasper (marble) - Freeform Cabochon - 76MM - Mineral Mountains, Beaver County, Utah USA

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$43.33

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20 pcs Lot 6mm Round Natural Garnet Rosecut For Making Jewelry And Rings

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Cabochons

AAA+++Natural Mix Cabochon, Mix Lot, Cabochon Loose Gemstone, Wholesale Lot Gemstone Cabochon, Mix Shape Mix Size Wholesale Lot Loose Stone.

Amazing faceted water opal with its beautiful sparkles and rutile inlays AAA quality weight 1.25 carats measure 11.5x6x4mm

GARY GREEN green jasper - 38mm escutcheon cabochon - Mc Dermitt County - Oregon USA

Natural stone Whale Tail in Larimar from the Caribbean Sea

100 Pieces Cabochon Lot - Special Mix Gemstone Lot - Limited Edition Cabs lot - All stone name written in Description

Natural dendritic agate. Dendritic landscape. Kazakhstan agate. Agate slice. Large landscape agate. Collection stone. Rare agate

Australian black opal, Lightning Ridge, 3.24 carats

9 Pcs Lot Natural Zambian Emerald Round Cabochon Shape 3-3.2mm- Untreated Gemstone

Natural Labradorite Faceted Drill Crystal Drop Earrings For Wire Wrapped Rose Cut Handmade Silver Jewelry Blue Gemstone Cabochon For Her

Amazing fire opal on matrix with its beautiful sparkles and landscapes AAA quality weight 3.45 carats measure 17x13x9 mm

Top Natural Tourmaline 25 pcs pack 5mm Round Cabochon Loose Gemstone For Ring and Jewelry Making

Winter Sale!! Treasure Hunt 2200 Carats of Gemstones + 10 Carats of Faceted Gemstones

20.1 cts - Boulder Opal cabochon - Winton Queensland, Australia - loose solid freeform designer handcut gemstone mineral setting custom

Chrysocolla genuine copper with chalsedony || Chrysocolla native copper quartz with the size (35,3x28,2x5,5mm)

Natural Tanzanite, AA Colour , Sugarloaf Pear , 0.69 Ct Weight , 6.85 × 4.64 MM Size , Eye Clean

Very precious!!!!!!100% Natural Persian Turquoise Gemstone Size-23x16x12MM AAA++High Quality oval Shape Gemstone Carat-42.75And(extra gift)

6x12mm Baguettes 10 pcs Lot Natural Mint Kyanite Rosecut Loose Gemstone For making Jewelry and Rings

Natural Mixed Cabochons Mixed Shapes And Sizes Crystal Wholesale lot loose gemstone for Crystal Healing, Birth Stone Loose Cabochons

4 Pairs Lot Natural Labradorite Gemstone Earrings Labradorite Jewelry Cabochon Drill Pairs Handmade Crystal Silver Dangle Earrings For Gift

Amazing water opal with its beautiful sparkles and rutile inlays AAA quality weight 0.95 carats measure 7x6x4mm

Pear Shape Big Larimar Cabochon, AAA++ Top Quality Cabochon, Blue Color Larimar Cabochon Gemstone, Dominican Republic Larimar Loose Gemstone

6x8mm Oval 20 pcs Lot Natural Teal Moss Kyanite Rosecut Loose Gemstone For making Jewelry and Rings

Stunning High Grade Rainbow Enhydro Quartz Cabochon w/ Large Moving Bubble 2.7g PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION Rare water inclusion crystal

Pyritised ammonite cabochon, geode, pseudomorph, fossil, for designer or mineral collector

Natural Larimar Blue Color Gemstone, AAA Grade Quality Gemstone Cabochon, Flat Back Cabochon Gemstone, Loose Gemstone Making For Jewelry

Natural Purple Copper Turquoise Cabochon Purple Gemstone Purple Copper Turquoise Stone Round Square Shape Purple Crystal ( Stone as picture

20 Pcs 4-25mm Natural Gemstone Cabochon for Jewelry Making Round 4mm 6mm 8mm 10mm 12mm 14mm 16mm 18mm 20mm Flatback Cabs Wholesale (No Hole)

Top grade Gem silca Chrysocolla 12 Ct size:20x13,2x7mm special birthday gifts or art collections

AAA+++ Top Quality Natural Ethiopian Black Opal Cabochon Lot Welo Opal Making Jewelry

New Selected Paraiba 8x12mm Shield Shape Kyanite Rosecut - Top Quality Rose Cut Flat Back Gemstone 10 Pieces Lot For Jewelry Making,

Amazing fire opal on matrix with its beautiful rain and landscape sparkles AAA quality weight 8.40 carats measure 17x13x5.5 mm

0.53ct natural Orange spinel Viet Nam

20 pcs Pack 6mm Mint Kyanite Rosecut - Top Quality Rose Cut Flat Back Gemstone 20 Pieces Lot For Jewelry Making,

Amazing faceted water opal with its beautiful sparkles and rutile inlays AAA quality weight 1.05 carats measure 10.5x6.5x3mm

500 Pcs Mix Shape Tourmaline Cabochon, Natural Tourmaline Gemstone Cabochon, Multi Color Tourmaline Loose Stone Lot For Jewelry Making.

Ammolite Cabochon, Freeform Ammonite Gemstone, Blue Green

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Gorgeous High Grade Enhydro Smoky Quartz Cabochon w/ Large Moving Bubble 2.5g PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION Small rainbows / Subtle phantoms

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1.94ct natural purple spinel Viet Nam

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