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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Exclusive Top Grade Quality 100% Natural Pietersite Oval Shape Cabochon Loose Gemstone For Making Jewelry 53 Ct. 40X26X6 mm SA-3682

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Fantastic Top Grade Quality 100% Natural Pietersite Heart Shape Cabochon Loose Gemstone For Making Jewelry 37 Ct. 28X36X5 mm SA-3685

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Excellent Top Grade Quality 100% Natural Pietersite Radiant Shape Cabochon Loose Gemstone For Making Jewelry 19.5 Ct. 25X16X5 mm SA-3681

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

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50 pcs mixed lot Food Sweet Treats Kawaii Flatback Resin Cabochons

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$16.99

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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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Beautiful Top Grade Quality 100% Natural Sodalite Oval Shape Cabochon Loose Gemstone For Making Jewelry 59 Ct. 45X28X6 mm SA-3678

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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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Attractive Top Grade Quality 100% Natural Sodalite Oval Shape Cabochon Loose Gemstone For Making Jewelry 56 Ct. 47X30X5 mm SA-3676

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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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Set Of 4 Natural Neon Apatite Cabochon 6mm Round Gemstone, Fine Vivid Blue Gemstone Cabochon, Jewelry Making Loose Gemstone

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

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$17.95

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

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

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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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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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13 mm Vintage German Glass Reverse Intaglio Cabochon - Zodiac Signs - One

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g2005 10 pcs 6mm Amazonite gemstone round cab cabochon

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

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

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

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DIY cameo brooch cabochon bulk lot cameos resin cabachon 1/4lb (25- 30 pcs) button pendant pin rings most 40x30mm loose oval cabs 690q

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Vintage 18x13mm Oval Givre Ruby Red Jonquil Creol Glass Two Tone Cabochon Gem Jewel Stone Rhinestone - High Quality West German - 2 pcs

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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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New ARRIVAL Ganesha Pendant , side Drilled, Focal Pendant, Bali Handmade supplies B5493

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$13.75

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6mm Pink Ruby faceted cabochon. rose cut pink ruby rose faceted pink gemstone magenta cab ruby cab hot pink gem

(6,999)

$14.95

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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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Black Onyx Round Calibrated Cabochon Stones - 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, and 16mm

(180,561)

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$11.15

From shop CreatingUnkamen

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Vintage Pink Moonglow Glass Cabochons 5mm (12) cab840A

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$3.99

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Natural Pilot Mountain Turquoise cab .... Turquoise in Quartz .. 24 x 19 x 6 mm ..... a3430

(6,433)

$36.50

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Vintage 18x13mm Fan Kite Drop Sapphire Blue Topaz Givre Glass Stones - RARE, Earthy and Sophisticated in settings- High Quality - 2pcs

(10,837)

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$6.95

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Miniature Kawaii Dessert Sweets Decoden Cabochons, Assorted Pastry Deco den Cabochon Mix, Pick Your Amount F687

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$5.00

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Hummingbird Porcelain Cabochon Flowers Unset Cameo 40x30mm Handmade finding supply

(2,035)

$12.00

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

(2,427)

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

(2,427)

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

(12,805)

$12.99

From shop CleverDelights

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

(16,694)

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$16.95

From shop BestinGems

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3mm Red Garnet rose faceted cabochons. dark red wine red gem loose gems rose cut red garnet cab

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$12.00

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Vintage Red Glass Cabochon 25mm Japan (2) cab708A

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$3.99

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

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Vintage Black and White Etched Glass Cabochons 11mm cab457E

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$3.99

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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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Beautiful 3 pcs Heart Shape Palm Root Stones

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$34.49

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

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Montana Agate Cabochon MAC3A

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Square 4mm Turquoise Cabochons

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$14.00

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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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Cabochons

Exclusive Top Grade Quality 100% Natural Pietersite Oval Shape Cabochon Loose Gemstone For Making Jewelry 53 Ct. 40X26X6 mm SA-3682

Fantastic Top Grade Quality 100% Natural Pietersite Heart Shape Cabochon Loose Gemstone For Making Jewelry 37 Ct. 28X36X5 mm SA-3685

Excellent Top Grade Quality 100% Natural Pietersite Radiant Shape Cabochon Loose Gemstone For Making Jewelry 19.5 Ct. 25X16X5 mm SA-3681

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

50 pcs mixed lot Food Sweet Treats Kawaii Flatback Resin Cabochons

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

Beautiful Top Grade Quality 100% Natural Sodalite Oval Shape Cabochon Loose Gemstone For Making Jewelry 59 Ct. 45X28X6 mm SA-3678

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

Attractive Top Grade Quality 100% Natural Sodalite Oval Shape Cabochon Loose Gemstone For Making Jewelry 56 Ct. 47X30X5 mm SA-3676

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

Set Of 4 Natural Neon Apatite Cabochon 6mm Round Gemstone, Fine Vivid Blue Gemstone Cabochon, Jewelry Making Loose Gemstone

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

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

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

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

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

13 mm Vintage German Glass Reverse Intaglio Cabochon - Zodiac Signs - One

g2005 10 pcs 6mm Amazonite gemstone round cab cabochon

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

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

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

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

DIY cameo brooch cabochon bulk lot cameos resin cabachon 1/4lb (25- 30 pcs) button pendant pin rings most 40x30mm loose oval cabs 690q

Vintage 18x13mm Oval Givre Ruby Red Jonquil Creol Glass Two Tone Cabochon Gem Jewel Stone Rhinestone - High Quality West German - 2 pcs

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

New ARRIVAL Ganesha Pendant , side Drilled, Focal Pendant, Bali Handmade supplies B5493

6mm Pink Ruby faceted cabochon. rose cut pink ruby rose faceted pink gemstone magenta cab ruby cab hot pink gem

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

Black Onyx Round Calibrated Cabochon Stones - 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, and 16mm

Vintage Pink Moonglow Glass Cabochons 5mm (12) cab840A

Natural Pilot Mountain Turquoise cab .... Turquoise in Quartz .. 24 x 19 x 6 mm ..... a3430

Vintage 18x13mm Fan Kite Drop Sapphire Blue Topaz Givre Glass Stones - RARE, Earthy and Sophisticated in settings- High Quality - 2pcs

Miniature Kawaii Dessert Sweets Decoden Cabochons, Assorted Pastry Deco den Cabochon Mix, Pick Your Amount F687

Hummingbird Porcelain Cabochon Flowers Unset Cameo 40x30mm Handmade finding supply

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

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

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

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

3mm Red Garnet rose faceted cabochons. dark red wine red gem loose gems rose cut red garnet cab

Vintage Red Glass Cabochon 25mm Japan (2) cab708A

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

Vintage Black and White Etched Glass Cabochons 11mm cab457E

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

Beautiful 3 pcs Heart Shape Palm Root Stones

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

Montana Agate Cabochon MAC3A

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