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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6-Ray Star Garnet Oval Shape Cabochon, 43.5 Carat 22.4x17.3x9.8 MM 100 % Natural Star Garnet Loose Gemstone

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Sale Price $55.00
Original Price $110.00 (50% off)

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

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$16.49

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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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Super pink ocean jasper or river jasper cabs | very nice to make Pendant

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Original Price $44.76 (50% off)

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Osmena Vintage Soft Rectangle Brown Shell Cabochons (14x10mm), Taupe Brown Mabe Shell Soft Rectangle Cabochon, 1 Piece

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Sale Price $28.00
Original Price $35.00 (20% off)

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Rainbow Moonstone Gemstone Fancy Shape Natural Uncut Beads 6X5 7 x 6 mm Strand 8" 54 Ct. For Jewelry NG-131

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Sale Price $9.90
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Rare 1920s SCARAB Vintage Egyptian Revival Glass Cabachon Antique Stones Art Deco S-52

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Fantastic Top Grade Quality 100% Lab-Created Peridot Gemstone Fancy Shape Faceted Beads 16X10X5 mm Strand 4" 51.5 Ct. For Jewelry NG-11

(905)

Sale Price $18.00
Original Price $60.00 (70% off)

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Boulder Opal 29mm x 20mm. 19.50cts. Australian Boulder Opal Pendant, Natural Opal Pendant, 925 Silver Pendant, Opal Jewelry. gift for him

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$81.16

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Lapis Lazuli Gemstone Fancy Shape Natural Uncut Beads 4X3 15 x 4 mm Strand 9" 53 Ct. For Jewelry NG-107

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Sale Price $7.50
Original Price $25.00 (70% off)

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40x30mm cabachon wire for diy wrapped chunky jewelry Black Onyx Flat Back Cabochon semi precious gemstone raw gem stone rock mineral 669x

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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

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

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$21.99

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14x10mm SWAROVSKI Caribbean Blue Opal Oval Crystals Jewels Stones, 14x10 Ovals, Carribean, (H1-3-4 back), Quantity 2

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

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Natural 4 mm Round Blue Sapphire Cabochon Gemstone For One

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$16.95

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1 single lot of vintage Swarovski lucite crystal Fireballs - 20 pieces - 7 sizes - S16

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

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$13.00

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g2005 10 pcs 6mm Amazonite gemstone round cab cabochon

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Vintage Doll Face Cabochon - Veronica - 1940's

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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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Handmade Round Photo glass Cabochons 8mm/10mm/12mm/14mm/15mm/16mm/18mm/20mm/22mm/25mm/30mm/35mm/40mm/50mm/58mm glass Cabochons-xy815

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Art Deco Glass Cabochon Faceted Rare Vintage Jade Markasite Stones 2 pcs S-423

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$6.95

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

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$5.69

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

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

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

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Vintage Pink Moonglow Glass Cabochons 5mm (12) cab840A

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Blue Copper Turquoise Cab Round 5mm Approximately 6 Carat, Beautiful Blue Color Accented with Gold Tones, Perfect Ornamental Stone (5466)

(16,694)

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$17.95

From shop BestinGems

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

(14,076)

$6.00

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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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Vintage Etched Mosaic Black and White Cabochons 12mm cab827E

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

(2,427)

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Sale Price $18.33
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Aquamarine Gemstone Fancy Shape Natural Uncut Beads 6X5 7 x 6 mm Strand 8" 54 Ct. For Jewelry NG-130

(905)

Sale Price $9.90
Original Price $33.00 (70% off)

From shop Arcogems
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

From shop GEMSSALE

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

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$11.53

From shop Rosebeading
Hummingbird Porcelain Cabochon Flowers Unset Cameo 40x30mm Handmade finding supply

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$12.00

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Aqua 12mm Gold leaf faceted resin cabochons -10pcs l Earring making jewelry supplies, Resin round Gold leaf Cabochon DIY supplies

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$2.35

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

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Natural Amethyst Cabochon 25x18mm Purple Amethyst Cabochon Oval Shape Gemstone Cabochon Flat back Jewelry Supplies (1)

(1,192)

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$7.22

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Moss Agate Gemstone Heart Shape Natural Smooth Beads 14X14X5 mm Strand 6" 102 Ct. For Jewelry NG-75

(905)

Sale Price $21.60
Original Price $72.00 (70% off)

From shop Arcogems
Vintage Etched Mosaic Navy Blue and White Cabochons 12mm cab827B

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$3.99

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24 pcs Resin Flower Cabochons Assorted Sizes Sampler Pack - Blushing Bride

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$7.80

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Vintage German Reverse Intaglio Glass Cabochon - Pagoda and Birds - 18 x 24 mm

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$3.99

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Beautiful 3 pcs Heart Shape Palm Root Stones

(1,155)

$34.49

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Natural Labradorite Round Cabochon Flat Back Loose Gemstone 3x3mm To 20X20mm Labradorite Blue Flasy Gemstones

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$8.99

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Cabochons

6-Ray Star Garnet Oval Shape Cabochon, 43.5 Carat 22.4x17.3x9.8 MM 100 % Natural Star Garnet Loose Gemstone

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

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

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

Super pink ocean jasper or river jasper cabs | very nice to make Pendant

Osmena Vintage Soft Rectangle Brown Shell Cabochons (14x10mm), Taupe Brown Mabe Shell Soft Rectangle Cabochon, 1 Piece

Rainbow Moonstone Gemstone Fancy Shape Natural Uncut Beads 6X5 7 x 6 mm Strand 8" 54 Ct. For Jewelry NG-131

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

Fantastic Top Grade Quality 100% Lab-Created Peridot Gemstone Fancy Shape Faceted Beads 16X10X5 mm Strand 4" 51.5 Ct. For Jewelry NG-11

Boulder Opal 29mm x 20mm. 19.50cts. Australian Boulder Opal Pendant, Natural Opal Pendant, 925 Silver Pendant, Opal Jewelry. gift for him

Lapis Lazuli Gemstone Fancy Shape Natural Uncut Beads 4X3 15 x 4 mm Strand 9" 53 Ct. For Jewelry NG-107

40x30mm cabachon wire for diy wrapped chunky jewelry Black Onyx Flat Back Cabochon semi precious gemstone raw gem stone rock mineral 669x

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

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

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

14x10mm SWAROVSKI Caribbean Blue Opal Oval Crystals Jewels Stones, 14x10 Ovals, Carribean, (H1-3-4 back), Quantity 2

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

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

Natural 4 mm Round Blue Sapphire Cabochon Gemstone For One

1 single lot of vintage Swarovski lucite crystal Fireballs - 20 pieces - 7 sizes - S16

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

g2005 10 pcs 6mm Amazonite gemstone round cab cabochon

Vintage Doll Face Cabochon - Veronica - 1940's

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

Handmade Round Photo glass Cabochons 8mm/10mm/12mm/14mm/15mm/16mm/18mm/20mm/22mm/25mm/30mm/35mm/40mm/50mm/58mm glass Cabochons-xy815

Art Deco Glass Cabochon Faceted Rare Vintage Jade Markasite Stones 2 pcs S-423

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

Vintage Pink Moonglow Glass Cabochons 5mm (12) cab840A

Blue Copper Turquoise Cab Round 5mm Approximately 6 Carat, Beautiful Blue Color Accented with Gold Tones, Perfect Ornamental Stone (5466)

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

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

Vintage Etched Mosaic Black and White Cabochons 12mm cab827E

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Aquamarine Gemstone Fancy Shape Natural Uncut Beads 6X5 7 x 6 mm Strand 8" 54 Ct. For Jewelry NG-130

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

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

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