Cats Eye (Lahsuniya)

Cat’s Eye Stone Benefits

Ketu is the associated planet with lehsunia stone (a mid-precious gemstone). Additionally, in Hindu astrology, Ketu is considered to be a point (unlike a physical body) in the solar system. Thus, it is often called a shadow planet. Represented by dark, grey, and a headless body, Ketu can bring malefic effects in one’s life if it is under a retrograde motion (meaning moving back from Earth’s perspective). This phenomenon is known to bring somewhat challenging circumstances, hurdles, delays, and obstacles in one’s life. Cat’s eye stone benefits in emerging out of this dasha or the malefic phase of Ketu.

• Spirituality and Enlightenment:

  Cat's eye can influence humans towards spirituality, worldly detachment, self-introspection, self-realization, and a deeper understanding of life's mysteries.

• Liberation and Transformation:

  The coveted gemstone is associated with liberation and transformation. It can invite unprecedented changes in one's life, breaking conventional patterns and monotonous structures. Ketu is considered a spiritual and religious planet. One of the benefits of wearing a cat’s eye gemstone is that a person feels content, detached from worldly desires, and interested in spirituality.

• Intuition and Psychic Abilities:

  Ketu is endowed with intuition and psychic abilities. Wearing a cat's eye gemstone benefits in bestowing individuals with a heightened sense of perception, allowing them to tap into hidden knowledge or perceive subtle energies.

• Karma and Past Lives:

  Ketu is believed to be connected to past lives and karmic influences. Its presence in a birth chart can trigger unresolved karmic lessons or unfinished business from previous incarnations.

• Mysticism and Occult Sciences:

  Ketu is associated with mysticism, occult sciences, and esoteric knowledge. Individuals influenced by Ketu may have an affinity for these subjects and may be drawn to practices like meditation, astrology, or spirituality. Wearing a cat's eye helps focus energies on these aspects of life.

• Cat’s eye for health:

  Cat's eye stone affects the health conditions of its wearers positively. It is believed that sudden health-related traumas requiring crucial surgeries are mostly caused due to the malefic effects of Ketu in one’s horoscope and wearing a natural cat's eye stone benefits in nullifying the negative effects of Ketu.

• Rich and Abundance:

  Wearing Cats Eye Ring results in the growth of a person’s wealth and improves their financial conditions.

• Improved Business prospects:

  Cats Eye gemstone benefits the business or the professional life of its wearer. It is known to revive declining Businesses or financial ventures.

Cats Eye Stone Price & Quality

Vaiduryam stone (in English called Cat’s eye) is a unique gemstone that has been named so because of its striking resemblance to the eye of a cat. This resemblance is caused by the phenomenon known as ‘Chatoyancy’ displayed because of the presence of unique white lines on the surface of the gemstones that look like reflections of light. The quality and cost of cat eye stones depend upon this same phenomenon. The stone should have a smooth surface and be free of spots and natural inclusions. The color should be pure and uniform. Cat's eye stone price per carat in India and worldwide depends upon Weight (carats/ratti), Treatments, and Quality (Clarity, Shape & Polish Colour).

• A real Chrysoberyl Cat’s Eye stone price in India in rupees starts between INR 1300 ($15.77) per carat to INR 22,000 ($266.90) per carat and above.
• Quartz Cat’s Eye price in India in Rupees ranges from INR 225 ($2.73) per carat to INR 600 ($7.28) per carat and above, astrologically most effective being the quality with cost per carat of INR 600 and the least effective the quality with price per carat of INR 225.
• Sri Lankan or Ceylon cat’s eye stone price per carat can be converted into Lasuniya stone price per Ratti by multiplying it by 0.9 (so, Rs 10,000/ct = Rs 9,000/Ratti).

For the best astrological effects, your first concern should be buying a quality cat's eye gem. Your second choice should be the range. Cat’s Eye Stone in India between INR 5,000/ct and INR 9,000/ct. And finally, if budget constraints then you can go with the range price of Cat’s Eye gemstone of INR 2,200 ($26.69) per carat. Chrysoberyl Cat’s Eye priced below INR 2,200 ($26.69) should be avoided if possible.

For Astrological purposes, the Cats Eye's quality depends mainly on the absence of spots and blemishes and less on colour. The cut and shape of Cats Eye only have ornamental significance and are not astrological. However, it is considered better to have a neatly polished and round surface. The cat's eye effect of a vaidooryam stone should be as strong as possible. The quality of a vaidooryam stone is primarily dependent on the sharpness of its cat's eye effect which should move smoothly when the gemstone is turned around its axis.

Most gemstone dealers sell heated and treated Cats Eye gemstones (unfortunately detracting from the gemstone’s intrinsic value) and do not give the real worth of the buyer’s hard-earned money. Some unscrupulous dealers sell Quartz Cat's Eye and pass them off as the Chrysoberyl quality. Therefore, do ensure that you get a trusted lab certification mentioning tests for treatment.

Cat's Eye Buyer Beware Guidelines

Determining the price and quality of a gemstone comes after considering a lot of factors as already mentioned above, yet, one also has to consider that they should not buy mid-precious and expensive gemstones like a real cat’s eye from anywhere and everywhere. A thorough survey has to be done before making any kind of purchase. However, one has to understand that the cat's eye gemstone is judged based on its chatoyancy effect, size, location, and angle of natural flaws or inclusions visible to the naked eye. The majority of cats’ eye stone is mildly or heavily included with visible inclusions.

We at GemPundit stand by our products and have already created a benchmark that we want to sustain. We not only provide authentic products but also have authentic gem lab certificates that stand by what we say.

Read our customer-friendly Buying Guide to know more about the weight of gemstones and what things should be kept in mind while buy cat’s eye gemstone.

An AGR certificate for a Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye weighing 0.73 carats (0.81 Ratti)

A GemTrue certificate for an Apatite Cat's Eye weighing 1.90 carats (2.11 Ratti)

An ITLGR certificate for a Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye weighing 0.75 carats (0.83 Ratti)

Cats Eye Jewelry

Cat’s Eye is considered to be a durable masterpiece in the universe of gemstones. With a hardness of 8.5 on the Mohs scale of hardness and a huge spectrum of colors, cats eye offers a magnificent canvas for gemstone enthusiasts to experiment with. Its vitreous luster (a quality that relates to how light is reflected from the gemstone’s surface) makes it a handsome gem suitable for carving out fantastic and heart-stealing jewelry. With a distinct cleavage and a toughness that most gem jewelers desire, the cat's eye stone is one to watch out for. Its bright yellow, brown, orange, and green shades look striking when set in cabochon-cut jewelry. The hazy appearance on top of the surface appears like a sea wave magnifying the gem’s opulence and sharp facets. Be it a Cats Eye Ring, a Cats Eye Pendant, a statement earring, a Cats Eye bracelet, or a brooch, one can never go wrong with pairing this alluring gem with any outfit.

A collection of Cat’s eye gemstone Jewellery available at GemPundit

An Original Premium Plus-grade Cats Eye gemstone ring

An Original Super Premium-Grade Cats Eye Gemstone Pendant in Panchdhatu

An Original Luxury-grade Quartz Cat's Eye Gemstone Bracelet

Cleaning and Care

The captivating and ever-mesmerizing color of the Cat's Eye gemstone is admired by every gem enthusiast across the globe. Incomparable to any other stone in terms of value, hardness, and durability, this coveted gemstone is an excellent choice for daily wear jewelry such as rings and bracelets. With a hardness of 8.5 on the Mohs scale, the Cat's Eye gemstone exhibits exceptional durability, capable of withstanding considerable wear and tear. However, it is recommended to keep it away from sharp objects and harsh chemicals to prevent any damage to the stone.

To clean your Cat's eye ring, pendant, brooch, bracelet, or other jewelry pieces, simply rinse it with warm water and mild soap, then gently dry it with a soft cloth. In addition to careful cleaning, prudent storage is also crucial for the Cat's Eye gemstone. It should be kept separately from other gemstones to avoid potential scratches caused by contact with different jewelry items.