Cats eye
OVERVIEW
ABOUT CATS EYE
The cats eye gemstone, or a chatoyant gem, is a beautiful and captivating stone with a mysterious appearance. It has long been believed to have special properties that can bring good luck and protection to its wearer. This milky-white or honey-yellow variety of quartz or chrysoberyl crystal gets its name from the slim line of reflected light seen at the centre which bears a striking resemblance to a cat's pupil when in bright light. It is believed to be especially related to good fortune in riches, peace of mind and spiritual clarity. This unique stone has been used for centuries for its protective power, beauty, charm and even healing energies. There are many lucky charms around the world that feature this gemstone as well as magical rituals that involve using the cats eye in meditation and intention setting.
KANAK KHET
Kanak Khet cats eye are world famous. Even a 2-carat piece can fetch thousands of dollars.
HONEY
Cats Eye gemstone comes in various colours. But astrologically, honey colour is the most sought-after colour.
DUKE OF CONNAUGHT
Had given cats eye ring to her fiancé in engagement.
PLINY
Some 2000 years back, Pliny mentioned about cats eye as ‘quartz crystals formed from ice’.
ASTROLOGICAL ADVICE
Cats eye gemstone, also known as Lehsunia stone, is a powerful gemstone with an interesting connection to astrology. It is thought to bring good luck and fortune due to its ability to absorb the surrounding cosmic energy and channel it into positive spiritual growth. Associated with planet Ketu in Vedic astrology, cats eye can be used to reduce negative energy and create mental clarity. It often appears alongside ruby, pearl, sapphire, or emerald in various astrological combinations to attract wealth or even finding true love. As the name suggests, this crystal has a very distinct yellowish-green sheen that resembles a feline’s eyes which helps it stand out among other elements found in other gems.
ASTROLOGICAL BENEFITS OF CATS EYE KAAL SARP DOSH
3 REASONS WE LOVE THIS GEM
CHATOYANCY
A thin fine line running on the surface like an eye of a cat is unique to this gemstone.
HUGE VARIETY
Cats eye appears in many gemstone varieties like ruby, sapphire, quartz, chrysoberyl, spinel, garnet, tourmaline, diopside, etc.
INCLUSIONS
Cats eye arises from inclusions in a gemstone which makes inclusions so much important.
ASTROLOGICAL ADVICE
Cats eye gemstone, also known as Lehsunia stone, is a powerful gemstone with an interesting connection to astrology. It is thought to bring good luck and fortune due to its ability to absorb the surrounding cosmic energy and channel it into positive spiritual growth. Associated with planet Ketu in Vedic astrology, cats eye can be used to reduce negative energy and create mental clarity. It often appears alongside ruby, pearl, sapphire, or emerald in various astrological combinations to attract wealth or even finding true love. As the name suggests, this crystal has a very distinct yellowish-green sheen that resembles a feline’s eyes which helps it stand out among other elements found in other gems.
ASTROLOGICAL BENEFITS OF CATS EYE KAAL SARP DOSHTIPS AND ADVICE
A good quality cats eye can fetch high price.
COLOUR
It appears in almost all the colours, but astrologically honey colour and green colour cats eye are the most desired ones.
CLARITY
Clarity is not much of importance. It is the eye which makes it valuable.
ORIGIN
India and Sri Lanka are the main producers of Quartz and Chrysoberyl variety of cats eye.
CERTIFICATION
Certification helps to identify a natural cats eye from a lab grown cats eye.
FAQ’s
How do I choose a cats eye gemstone?
What are some of the best ways to wear a cats eye gemstone?
What is the meaning of cats eye gemstone?
Which gemstones exhibit chatoyancy?
BUYER'S GUIDE
Colour
It appears various colours like green, red, blue, pink, brown, golden, yellow, and many more. The most desired colours are green and honey colour.
Chatoyancy
The parallel running band of needles or tubes inside a gemstone is known as chatoyancy. It is a phenomenon which makes these needles or tubes, appear as an eye of a cat.
shape
Cabochon is a cutting style in which the top of a gem has smooth round surface with a flat or curved bottom. Cats eye are mostly cut as cabochons.
Origin
India and Sri Lanka produce one of the best Quartz and Chrysoberyl variety of cats eye.
TIPS & ADVICE
1. BUY FROM US AND BE SURE
Quartz cats eye is abundantly available in the world but many a times, quartz cats eye is often sold as cats of other varieties such as opal or chrysoberyl, which fetch higher prices than quartz cats eye. For a layman, it gets difficult to differentiate between them. At Gemkart, we have the gemmological expertise of more than 20 years. We have certified cats eye, which comes direct from the mines that carries Authentication Report based on the 'clarity & purity' standard. Each Gemkart and Vishhwas gemstones is selected by a gemmologist and enlightened with Vedic mantras. You can buy cats eye gemstone online at gemkart.com or visit our Vishhwas Gemstones store. We believe in full disclosure by informing the customer about gem treatments and certification.
2.LOOK FOR TRANSPARENCY
Generally, translucent cats eye are more expensive than the opaque variety. Look for a cats eye is translucent so that the light can pass through.
3. SHARP CHATOYANCY
Chatoyancy or the eye on the stone should be sharp and it should also be moving from one direction to the other with the rotation of the stone.
4. WHEN IN DOUBT, GET IN TOUCH WITH US.
We have a team of gemmology experts led by Soli Sethi, who is a certified gemmologist and who has spent his life for gemstones. For any kind of help related to gemstones, you can write to us at care@gemkart.com.
FAQ’s
How do I choose a cats eye gemstone?
What are some of the best ways to wear a cats eye gemstone?
What is the meaning of cats eye gemstone?
Which gemstones exhibit chatoyancy?
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