Good dealers talk about what is normal for lehsunia before they talk about price. This gem family is usually sold in its natural state rather than being routinely heated or filled. That is reassuring, but a careful buyer still asks about each stone and checks that the band moves cleanly rather than looking painted on.

Here is what we know about this 15.70 carat stone. It is natural cat's eye chrysoberyl in a golden olive body colour, rated 8.5 on the Mohs scale. Its rate per carat is lower than some smaller lehsunia, because bigger stones in a family do not always rise in price in step with their weight.

What we will not do is claim more than we know. Message us on WhatsApp quoting AG-CE-0008 and we will share what we have; independent lab testing is your choice. You can also open the parcel and look before you pay.

At this size the stone needs a wide shank or a claw setting. Related pieces are in the cat eye listings.

Turn it under a single light when it arrives, and watch the band narrow and widen as it moves.

Cash on Delivery is how every order works, so nothing is paid until you are satisfied. Karachi orders usually arrive in 1 to 2 working days, the rest of Pakistan in 2 to 4, and unused stones can be returned 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 15.7 Carat. Its price is Rs. 7,050 — roughly Rs. 449 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-CE-0008 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.

Above twelve carats you are into collector territory. Pieces this heavy are usually set as pendants or kept loose, and they are prized for the size of rough they came from. If you do set it, choose a bezel or a heavy claw to protect the edges.

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.