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

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

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$44.77

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

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Beautiful 3 pcs Heart Shape Palm Root Stones

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Purple Lepidolite Pendants Lot Cabochon / German Silver Pendants / Jewelry / All Mix Shapes / 137 gram x 17 Ps / Loose Gemstone Jewelry

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$47.00

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Purple Lepidolite Cabochon / Top Grade Purple Lepidolite Gemstone / Oval Shape / 49.15 Ct. / 43X24X5 mm. Loose Gemstone C-558

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$8.00

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Smooth Stick Agate Gemstone Amazing Quality Stick Agate Cabochon wholesale lot Stick Agate Loose Stone,2204

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Smooth Stick Agate Gemstone Amazing Quality Stick Agate Cabochon wholesale lot Stick Agate Loose Stone,2203

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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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Oval Two-Layer Black Agate Mother & Child Cameo, different sizes available.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Beautiful carved Bear Pendant , Buffalo bone carving, Jewelry making Supplies B5890

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$13.00

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AGATE ONYX 23x8mm grooved cabochon

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

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Great Sale of Natural Stones Pack ( 15 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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Bullet Shape Gemstone Labradorite Bullet Stone Loose Smooth Gemstone Cabochons AAA Grade - 5pcs.

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Mexican Matrix Opal Cabochon - One Piece

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$20.00

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

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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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Sodalite Loose Gemstone Cabochon Fancy Cut Pair 13x35 mm

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

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$14.50

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g2005 10 pcs 6mm Amazonite gemstone round cab cabochon

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$12.99

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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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10 piece 5mm Rainbow Moonstone Cabochon Round, blue rainbow moonstone Round Cabochon Gemstone, blue flashy moonstone cabochon round gemstone

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

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Hummingbird Porcelain Cabochon Flowers Unset Cameo 40x30mm Handmade finding supply

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$12.00

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

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

(852)

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Beautiful Natural Fossil Coral Cabochon 4 Pcs Teardrop Shape

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$42.14

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Art Deco Rhinestone Brooch Crystal Brooch, Great Gatsby Wedding Brooch, Bridal Sash Pin, Rhinestone Broach

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Cabochons

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

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

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

Beautiful 3 pcs Heart Shape Palm Root Stones

Purple Lepidolite Pendants Lot Cabochon / German Silver Pendants / Jewelry / All Mix Shapes / 137 gram x 17 Ps / Loose Gemstone Jewelry

Purple Lepidolite Cabochon / Top Grade Purple Lepidolite Gemstone / Oval Shape / 49.15 Ct. / 43X24X5 mm. Loose Gemstone C-558

Smooth Stick Agate Gemstone Amazing Quality Stick Agate Cabochon wholesale lot Stick Agate Loose Stone,2204

Smooth Stick Agate Gemstone Amazing Quality Stick Agate Cabochon wholesale lot Stick Agate Loose Stone,2203

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

Oval Two-Layer Black Agate Mother & Child Cameo, different sizes available.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Beautiful carved Bear Pendant , Buffalo bone carving, Jewelry making Supplies B5890

AGATE ONYX 23x8mm grooved cabochon

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

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

Superman charms superman cell charms laser cut charms super hero charms

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

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

Mexican Matrix Opal Cabochon - One Piece

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

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

Sodalite Loose Gemstone Cabochon Fancy Cut Pair 13x35 mm

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

g2005 10 pcs 6mm Amazonite gemstone round cab cabochon

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

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

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

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