Chrysoberyl Cat’s Eye (Lehsunia)

Chrysoberyl Cat’s eye Price

Chrysoberyl Cat’s eye stone price mainly depends upon the strength of its cat’s eye effect and body color. Clarity, Cut, Shape and Carat weight are other factors influencing Lehsunia stone price. It is always advisable to buy Chrysoberyl cats’ eye from a reliable resource for quality assurance.

Note: : Lehsunia stone price in India starts from Rs 2,000 per carat ($30 approx.) and can reach up to Rs 65,000 per carat ($1000 approx.) and above. Explore our inventory, to get an idea how Cat’s eye Chrysoberyl price per carat is decided on the quality basis.

• Quality of Cat’s eye Effect

  – The strength of cats eye effect is the primary determinant of Lehsunia price. Stones with distinctly visible, narrow light band reaching perfectly to the end of dome, command a good market value. On the other hand, the presence of inconsistent or faded light band generally causes a reduction in Lehsunia stone rate. An exclusive variety of Cats eye bears Doo Soot or Dhai Soot (which means it contains two or more light beams running closely parallel). It draws a huge premium due to its rarity and high demand.
  

  Color

  – Chrysoberyl cat’s eye stone price depends largely on its body color and color consistency. Honey colored chrysoberyl cat’s eye gemstones fetch a higher value due to its rarity and good demand. Yellow green chrysoberyl cat’s eye are comparatively more affordable. Uneven color distribution decreases the beauty and Cat’s eye chrysoberyl prices as well.
  

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• Clarity

  – Chrysoberyl cat’s eye value increases exponentially for semi translucent pieces containing bright vitreous luster (due to silk inclusions) and smoother surface. However, a few minor cracks and visible inclusions are considered as the nature of gem. It is acceptable in medium to low quality chrysoberyl cats eye and doesn’t create a major drop in prices.

• Shape

  – The shape of Chrysoberyl gemstone influences the cat’s eye effect (Chatoyancy), therefore affects the prices as well. Generally, Lehsunia gemstone price increases for perfectly round and oval cabochons with a centred medium dome (not lopsided) that displays a good chatoyant effect (cats eye effect). Stone with flat domes are comparatively cheaper. Uneven bottom in cat’s eye is acceptable as it is necessary to centre the effect, enhance the color and retains the weight.


Abrupt Backside of Chrysoberyl Cats eye - A Common Trade Practice
Abrupt Backside of Chrysoberyl Cats eye - A Common Trade Practice