Cat's Eye (Lehsunia)

The name of this stone owes its origin to its shape resembling the eye of a cat created due to an optical phenomenon called chatoyancy. It is the phenomenon where light bounces off the gemstone, creating a narrow band on it and making it look like a reflection from a cat’s eye. 

• It is a beautiful offering of the Chrysoberyl family of minerals.
• The cat’s eye stone in Hindi is named vaiduryam stone, lehsuniya ratna, and even Ketu stone as it represents the Moon’s South Node(Ketu) and works on removing the evil impact of the South Node and diseases due to the planet Mars. 

The vaidooryam stone is available in different colors ranging from white, yellowish-green, black, gray, and honey and is sourced majorly from the states of Odisha, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh.

Who should wear Cat's Eye Stone:

• As per Vedic astrology, the cat’s eye stone ring harnesses the energy of Ketu (called the serpent’s head/ dragon’s tail).
• Ketu is considered a shadow planet or a half-planet due to its intense astrological impact.
• While Ketu is intangible energy, and therefore the stone is not associated with a specific month, it is generally considered a birthstone for June. 
• Usually, the people of the Gemini zodiac sign(May 21- June 20) or those having Ketu Dasha in their birth charts wear a cat’s eye ring.  

This stone is powerful, so the wearer must consult a professional astrologer to study their birth chart.

If you want to know if a cat’s eye stone is a good fit for you, try our free gemstone recommendation tool online. 

How to wear Cat's Eye Stone:

People love to wear the captivating cat’s eye stone bracelet and ring. Below are some key points that must be kept in mind while selecting the stone for yourself:

The cat’s eye gemstone is a popular choice, among astrologers and believers alike, due to its quick results and visual appeal. 

Some popular varieties of this gemstone are listed as follows: 

1. Chrysoberyl Cat’s Eye

The chrysoberyl cat’s eye stone was discovered in 1789 by Abraham Werner but has been in use for thousands of years. In the 19th century, the Duke of Connaught presented the stone as a token of engagement, which made the gemstone famous.  

• This is the most precious variety of the category and is considered as the original cat’s eye gemstone. 
• Whenever someone mentions chatoyance, Chrysoberyl is a default answer for most people. 
• Usually, it is found in China, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, and India. 
• Its hard and brittle nature makes it durable and a top choice for gemstone dealers.  

2. Cat’s Eye Apatite

• While Chrysoberyl is the most precious and rare gemstone, the Apatite cat’s eye is the most popular among gemstone lovers. 
• It usually lies on the spectrum from yellow to yellowish-green.
• It is soft and can mold into broaches, pendants, and earrings. 
• The stone is sourced from Brazil, India, Madagascar, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka. 

3. Cat’s Eye Tourmaline

• It is again a rare variety of cat’s eye that shows chatoyancy. 
• It is a versatile and gorgeous gemstone used in various types of jewelry. 
• It is found in Afghanistan, Brazil, East Africa, and Nigeria.

4. Tiger’s Eye

• It is a part of the quartz family.
• Its hue is a stunning ochre or honey-colored, similar to the shade of a tiger. 
• It is known for offering sharp and precise stone cuts and is in high-demand.
• It is found in Australia, Burma, India, and Namibia.

The benefits of the cats eye stone are wide-ranging, with improved intuitive abilities, wisdom, creativity, and wealth. This remarkable stone is known for its healing powers and protection from the harmful impact of Ketu. 

Some significant benefits are as follows: 

• If you want to move away from materialistic or worldly desires and focus on spiritual enlightenment, the cats eye benefits you the most. 
• The Vedic astrology signifies Ketu as a planet that brings misery and ill health. For those who have a strong Ketu Dasha, wearing the cats eye stone benefits by countering its evil effects. 
• The stone also benefits those who love adventures or take risks like speculations in share markets, gambling, or any other business. It brings good fate. 
• It helps ward off any negativity or pessimism that hampers a person from progressing in life. 
• It increases a person’s intuitive abilities, awareness, and memory.  
• The stone is also beneficial for the body to heal during cancer, anorexia, or loss of appetite due to any disease.

Price of Cat's Eye Stone:

It is a powerful gemstone that can drastically change a person’s life. The price of a cat’s eye stone depends on various factors: 

• Color- Usually, brown or yellowish-colored gemstones are priced higher than black or smoky ones. Dual tones/hues in the stone devalue the quality and price. 
• Chatoyancy- the lehsunia ratna or the cat’s eye prices go up when the narrow band that gives an effect of the eye of the cat is clear, unbroken, and well-centered. The better visual appeal of the slit drives the gemstone prices higher. 
• Transparency- The cat’s eye is usually available as an opaque stone. Since transparent ones are rare, they are costly. 
• Treatment- This statement holds true for all gemstones. Less hampering with the natural stone drives up the costs. The more a gemstone gets subjected to treatment, the cheaper it will be. 
• Origin- The Sri Lankan variety is valued higher than the one from Madagascar or Namibia.

We at Dhanshree Gems provide 100% pure, unheated, untreated gemstones customized as per your preferences.

We have a broad pricing range starting from ₹ 350 per carat and going up to ₹ Lakhs Per carat so people with any budget can buy the cats eye gemstone online with a smile and get a premium quality gemstone at their doorstep.

1. Which finger should I wear the cat’s eye stone?

As per Vedic Astrology, the cat eye stone-wearing finger is the middle finger. Saturn rules this finger and is proven to show good results. 

2. In how many days does a cat’s eye stone shows effects?

Generally, an original cat’s eye stone takes 3-5 days to show its impact on the wearers. 

3. How to identify the original cat’s eye stone?

A natural chrysoberyl is very powerful and is said to create a hollow gap on the human bone when kept undisturbed for 24 hours. To identify a real cat eye stone, you should rub it against a rough surface. This stone is hard and will not break on friction with a rough surface. You should always buy a cat’s eye stone from a trusted dealer, as impure stone can negatively impact your life. 

4. How to energize the cat’s eye stone? 

You need to purify the stone by dipping it in Panchamrut, i.e. 5 ingredients:

• Tulsi leaves(Basil),
• Ganga Jal, Cow Milk,
• Ghee, and Honey.

Wash it with water and chant “ऊॅ प्रम प्रीम साह केतवे नमः” (“Om Pram Preem Sah Ketave Namah”) 108 times, and you are good to go!