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The Ceylon cat's eye is the origin the classical texts prize most, known for a sharp, bright band of light against honeyed tones.
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Known as Lehsunia in Sanskrit, cat's eye is the gemstone of Ketu and is traditionally believed to sharpen intuition and inner perception. A variety of chrysoberyl, its beauty is unlike any faceted gem — a sharp band of light that glides across the surface as the stone is turned, like the slit of a cat's eye.

The Ceylon cat's eye is the origin the classical texts prize most, known for a sharp, bright band of light against honeyed tones.

The Indian cat's eye offers warm greenish to honey shades with a strong, clear eye, and is prized in Jyotish tradition.

A chrysoberyl in tones of honey, greenish-gold and grey.
A single sharp band of light that glides across the surface as it turns.
Fine parallel needles within the crystal create the eye itself.
8.5 on the Mohs scale, among the hardest of gemstones.
A living band of light rather than a conventional sparkle.
Traditionally believed to shield against hidden dangers and sudden loss.
Long associated with release from past karma and freedom from attachment.
Traditionally worn to encourage detachment, focus and inner progress.
Long associated with sharpened instinct and inner sight.
The associations shared here are based on traditional Vedic texts and are intended for reference only; wear a gemstone only on the advice of a qualified astrologer.
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