What is a sugarloaf-cut gemstone?

A sugarloaf cut gemstone or cabochon cut involves one of the oldest stone-cutting techniques. It sees that the doming and polishing of a gemstone are carried out, which gives it a flat edge that is best suited for a fine jewelry setting. It is most popular for displaying the natural colors of stones in their pure state. Shop a diverse range of vintage sugarloaf cut gemstone rings on 1stDibs today.

Sugarloaf Gemstone

Tanzanite Cabochon

Sugarloaf Cabochon Sapphire

Amethyst Sugarloaf

Brazilian Aquamarine Jewelry

Marina B 18kt Yellow Gold Lazarus Cross Pendant with Chrysoprase

Sold|~~$1,650~~

Marina B 18kt Yellow Gold Lazarus Cross Pendant with Chrysoprase

By Marina B

Located in Bethesda, MD

• Gemstone: Chrysoprase • Gemstone cut: Sugarloaf • Dimensions: 15/16 in x 15/16 in • Weight: 5.5 grams

Category

Vintage 1980s European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Topaz Pyramid Ring

Sold|~~$2,400~~

Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Topaz Pyramid Ring

By Bulgari

Located in Southampton, PA

a domed band, polished and detailed with a grooved contour that frames the topaz gemstone in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Trianon Onyx Biwa Pearl Emerald Gold Earrings

Sold|~~$4,500~~

Trianon Onyx Biwa Pearl Emerald Gold Earrings

By Trianon

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Signed Trianon and offering a chic color combination of gemstones with a sugarloaf onyx

Category

Late 20th Century American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Ruby Gold Cufflinks

Sold|~~$2,750~~

Art Deco Sapphire and Ruby Gold Cufflinks

Located in Greenwich, CT

pyridmidal sugarloaf cut gemstone and is crafted with two hinged backs, one in white and one in yellow 18

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 2.50 Carat Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Enhancer Necklace

Sold|~~$3,900~~

Vintage 2.50 Carat Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Enhancer Necklace

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

A versatile, vintage sapphire and diamond pendant necklace centered by a vivid blue sugarloaf

Category

Vintage 1970s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Colombian Emerald Sugarloaf Layout 21.68 Carats Natural Gemstone for jewelry

Sold|~~$2,999~~

Colombian Emerald Sugarloaf Layout 21.68 Carats Natural Gemstone for jewelry

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Gemstone - Emerald Weight - 21.68 carats Shape - Suagarloaf Size - Size - 4.5 To 5.5 MM Quantity

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

13.52 carats Ceylon Blue Sapphire Sugarloaf for fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone

Sold|~~$3,999~~

13.52 carats Ceylon Blue Sapphire Sugarloaf for fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Ceylon Blue Sapphire Sugarloaf for fine Jewelry Natural Gems Gemstone: Blue Sapphire Heated Shape

Category

2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Blue Sapphire

17.74 Carats Tanzania Bi Color Tanzanite Sugarloaf Cabochon Natural Gem

Sold|~~$299~~

17.74 Carats Tanzania Bi Color Tanzanite Sugarloaf Cabochon Natural Gem

Located in Jaipur, RJ

17.74 Carats Tanzania Bi Color Tanzanite Sugarloaf Cabochon Natural Gem Gemstone: tanzanite Shape

Category

2010s Tanzanian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tanzanite

29.70 Carat Natural Loose Sugarloaf Amethyst Cabochons For Jewellery

Sold|~~$500~~

29.70 Carat Natural Loose Sugarloaf Amethyst Cabochons For Jewellery

Located in Peshawar, PK

Loose Sugarloaf Amethyst Cabochon Weight: 29.70 Carats Sizes: 8.50, 11.95 And 9.05 Carat Colour

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

2.86 Carat Sugarloaf Zambian Emerald

Sold|~~$690~~

2.86 Carat Sugarloaf Zambian Emerald

Located in Bangkok, TH

sugarloaf-cut shape. The green emerald has only undergone minor oil treatment. Certificate can be made

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

Guava Quartz Sugarloaf Earrings with Diamond in 18 Karat Rose Gold

Sold|~~$2,400~~

Guava Quartz Sugarloaf Earrings with Diamond in 18 Karat Rose Gold

By Sunita Nahata

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Sweet Sugarloaves! Light and easy to wear these earrings showcase beautiful sugarloaf gemstones

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Ethiopian Opal Sugarloaf Earrings with Diamond in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Sold|~~$3,800~~

Ethiopian Opal Sugarloaf Earrings with Diamond in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

By Sunita Nahata

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Sweet Sugarloaves! Light and easy to wear these earrings showcase beautiful sugarloaf gemstones

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Tanzanite cabochon, Emerald Sugarloaf & Diamonds Cocktail Ring

Sold|~~$4,500~~

Set in 18K Gold, Tanzanite cabochon, Emerald Sugarloaf & Diamonds Cocktail Ring

By JEWEL HUB

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Weight: 44.23 ct. Approx. ✦ Gemstone: Natural Zambian Emerald ✦ Gemstone Cut: Sugarloaf ✦ Gemstone

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

6.37 carats Ethiopian Opal, Colombian Emerald Sugarloafs & Diamond Cocktail Ring

Sold|~~$5,200~~

6.37 carats Ethiopian Opal, Colombian Emerald Sugarloafs & Diamond Cocktail Ring

By JEWEL HUB

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Weight: 6.37 ct. Approx. ✦ Gemstone: natural Colombian Emerlad ✦ Gemstone Cut: Sugarloaf cabochon

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Tanzanite Sugarloaf, Ethiopian Opal & Diamond Cocktail Ring

Sold|~~$3,900~~

Set in 18K Gold, Tanzanite Sugarloaf, Ethiopian Opal & Diamond Cocktail Ring

By JEWEL HUB

Located in Hong Kong, HK

: Sugarloaf Cabochon ✦ Gemstone Weight: 5.99 ct. Approx. ✦ Gemstone: Ethiopian Opal ✦ Gemstone Cut: Custom

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

5.94 Carat Sugarloaf Rubellite Tourmaline, Peridot, and Diamond Earrings 18k WG

Sold|~~$1,885~~

5.94 Carat Sugarloaf Rubellite Tourmaline, Peridot, and Diamond Earrings 18k WG

By Kiersten Elizabeth

Located in Southport, CT

found listed separately. Gemstone Details Sugarloaf Rubellite Tourmaline (2) 2.7 Carats

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Set in 18K Rose Gold, Emerald Sugarloaf, Pink Opal & Diamonds Cocktail Ring

Sold|~~$3,400~~

Set in 18K Rose Gold, Emerald Sugarloaf, Pink Opal & Diamonds Cocktail Ring

By JEWEL HUB

Located in Hong Kong, HK

/ Handcrafted Fine Jewelry ✦ Gemstone: natural Zambian Emerald ✦ Gemstone Cut: Sugarloaf Cabochon ✦ Gemstone

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Elizabeth Locke Pink Tourmaline 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone Ring

Sold|~~$3,675~~

Elizabeth Locke Pink Tourmaline 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone Ring

By Elizabeth Locke

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering a sugarloaf cabochon of pink tourmaline that measures 10.0 x 10.0 Semi-transparent and

Category

1990s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst, Citrine, Prasiolite and Topaz Cabochon Necklace with Diamonds 18K Gold

Sold|~~$18,000~~

Amethyst, Citrine, Prasiolite and Topaz Cabochon Necklace with Diamonds 18K Gold

By Sarosi By Timeless Gems

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This stunning collar necklace features a collection of 27 gemstones including amethyst, citrine

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 1...

Angela Cummings 1988 Studios Clip Earrings in 18Kt Gold with Hematite and Nacre

Sold|~~$5,750~~

Angela Cummings 1988 Studios Clip Earrings in 18Kt Gold with Hematite and Nacre

By Angela Cummings

Located in Miami, FL

backs for fastening clip and the addition of posts for pierced ears can be easily added. Gemstones: Two

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elizabeth Locke Diamond Moonstone 19 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Sold|~~$5,025~~

Elizabeth Locke Diamond Moonstone 19 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

By Elizabeth Locke

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Ring designed with hammered gold texture and bezel set gemstones Centering a sugarloaf cabochon

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Bulgari Peridot Tourmaline Stainless Steel 18 Karat Gold Bracelet Tubogas

Sold|~~$7,800~~

Bulgari Peridot Tourmaline Stainless Steel 18 Karat Gold Bracelet Tubogas

By Bulgari

Located in Philadelphia, PA

caps With three sugarloaf cabochon gemstones measuring approximately 8.5 x 8.5 mm, bezel set in

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Citrine, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Ste...

2 Carat Burma No Heat Natural Ruby Sugarloaf

Sold|~~$1,800~~

2 Carat Burma No Heat Natural Ruby Sugarloaf

Located in Hong Kong, HK

2 Carat Burma No Heat Natural Ruby Sugarloaf: A gorgeous gem, it is a 2 carat unheated Burmese

Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

7.70 Carat Sugarloaf-Cut Unheated Burmese Blue Sapphire

Sold|~~$4,200~~

7.70 Carat Sugarloaf-Cut Unheated Burmese Blue Sapphire

Located in Hong Kong, HK

7.70 Carat Sugarloaf-Cut Unheated Burmese Blue Sapphire: A gorgeous gem, it is a 7.70 carat

Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire

7.74 Carat Sugarloaf-Cut Unheated Burmese Blue Sapphire

Sold|~~$4,800~~

7.74 Carat Sugarloaf-Cut Unheated Burmese Blue Sapphire

Located in Hong Kong, HK

7.74 Carat Sugarloaf-Cut Unheated Burmese Blue Sapphire: A beautiful gem, it is a 7.74 carat

Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire

4.76 Carat GIA Certified Sugarloaf-Cut Unheated Burmese Vivid Red Spinel

Sold|~~$4,500~~

4.76 Carat GIA Certified Sugarloaf-Cut Unheated Burmese Vivid Red Spinel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

4.76 Carat GIA Certified Sugarloaf-Cut Unheated Burmese Vivid Red Spinel: A gorgeous gem, it is a

Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Spinel

Bulgari Amethyst Citrine Peridot Tourmaline Gold Bracelet

Sold|~~$5,800~~

Bulgari Amethyst Citrine Peridot Tourmaline Gold Bracelet

By Bulgari

Located in Lambertville, NJ

18k yellow gold bracelet, designed by Bvlgari, set with sugarloaf cut citrine, tourmaline, amethyst

Category

20th Century Italian More Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Art Deco Cufflinks with Sugarloaf-Cut Blue Chalcedony Set in Yellow Gold

Sold|~~$895~~

Art Deco Cufflinks with Sugarloaf-Cut Blue Chalcedony Set in Yellow Gold

Located in San Rafael, CA

These beautiful and highly unusual Art Deco cufflinks feature four luminous, sugarloaf-cut blue

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Sugarloaf Gemstone For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate sugarloaf gemstone for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 87 antique edition and 115 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a sugarloaf gemstone may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 3 carat and 3.5 carat versions are of considerable interest. A sugarloaf gemstone from Goshwara, Sunita Nahata and Bulgari — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any sugarloaf gemstone from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 91 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a sugarloaf cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and cushion cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our sugarloaf gemstone for sale are for women, but there are 71 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Sugarloaf Gemstone?

On average, a sugarloaf gemstone at 1stDibs sells for $5,950, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $360,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Questions About Sugarloaf Gemstone

What is a sugarloaf-cut gemstone?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
A sugarloaf cut gemstone or cabochon cut involves one of the oldest stone-cutting techniques. It sees that the doming and polishing of a gemstone are carried out, which gives it a flat edge that is best suited for a fine jewelry setting. It is most popular for displaying the natural colors of stones in their pure state. Shop a diverse range of vintage sugarloaf cut gemstone rings on 1stDibs today.