Ten carats is a middle size for cat's eye, and many men settle on about this weight for a ring. This 10.15 carat stone shows its band from across a table, yet you will hardly feel it on your hand.

Reading the stone

The body colour is a dark moss green, with a sharp band running along its length. Its rate per carat is noticeably lower than other lehsunia of a similar weight on our list. That is worth asking about, and the honest answer is that colour and band sharpness are what move the price in this family. Look closely at the photographs and decide what matters to you.

What to look for in any cat's eye

Turn the stone under one light. The band should narrow to a fine line and then open, moving smoothly as you go. Hardness is 8.5 on the Mohs scale, so scratches are not a concern.

Lehsunia is generally not enhanced, but message us on WhatsApp quoting AG-CE-0004 and we will tell you what we know about this stone. Independent lab testing is your choice. Compare weights in the cat eye category.

Every order is Cash on Delivery, with the parcel opened before you pay. Karachi usually receives it in 1 to 2 working days, Lahore, Islamabad and other cities in 2 to 4, and you can return it unused within 7 days. Before you choose, read our cat eye guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural cat eye, known in Urdu as Lehsunia, with a weight of 10.15 Carat. Its price is Rs. 4,580 — roughly Rs. 451 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-CE-0004 when you message us about it. The photographs show this exact stone, so what arrives at your door is the piece you chose on screen.

From six carats up a stone becomes the centre of attention. It wants a broader shank or a secure claw setting and suits an occasion ring, a signet or a centre pendant. Clean natural material of this size turns up far less often, and the per-carat rate reflects that.

On the Mohs scale cat eye rates 8.5. Few materials will scratch it, so it copes well with everyday ring wear. A soak in warm water with a drop of mild soap and a soft brush keeps it bright; skip the ultrasonic cleaner if inclusions reach the surface.

Whoever you buy cat eye from, make sure of three things: the stone is natural rather than lab-grown, glass or glass-filled; any treatment is stated in writing; and the weight quoted is the weight of the finished stone. We check every cat eye for those three points before it is listed, and because you pay on delivery you can look at the stone — or have it tested — before any money changes hands.

We sell natural stones only and inspect each one before it is listed. Treatment for this stone: Treatment not tested. No lab report yet; independent testing welcome. As general background (not a statement about this stone): Cat's eye chrysoberyl (lehsunia) is usually untreated. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will tell you what we know about this exact stone; independent lab testing is available on request.

A certificate of authenticity is available on request for this stone, and independent laboratory testing can be arranged. Because you pay on delivery, you can also take the stone to a lab of your choice within the 7-day return window. Read more on our authenticity page.