Pakistani buyers call cat's eye chrysoberyl lehsunia, and the name carries well beyond the jeweller's counter. In Vedic astrology it is traditionally linked with Ketu, and many families buy it with that in mind. We pass this on as belief, not as a promise.

What counts when you buy is the stone itself. This one weighs 10.35 carats. Its body colour is a pale sage green, softer than the darker olive and forest shades, with a broad, gentle band that moves as the stone turns. Chrysoberyl measures 8.5 on the Mohs scale, so it resists scratches very well.

Treatment is not usual for this family, but we would rather tell you what we know about this exact stone than leave you to assume. Message us on WhatsApp quoting AG-CE-0005. Independent lab testing is your choice.

When the parcel arrives, test the band under a single light: it should narrow to a line and open again.

For help matching Urdu and English trade names, see our gemstone names guide, and the cat eye category has the rest of the range.

A silver ring with a closed back suits a stone of this size and colour well.

You see the stone before paying, anywhere in Pakistan. Karachi orders usually arrive in 1 to 2 working days and other cities in 2 to 4, with 7 days to return an unused stone. 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 10.35 Carat. Its price is Rs. 6,150 — roughly Rs. 594 for each carat. Origin: Pakistan. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-CE-0005 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.