Cat's Eye (Lehsunia)

Cat's Eye (Lehsunia) is a distinctive gemstone known for its sharp, luminous cat's-eye effect. Traditionally associated with Ketu in Vedic astrology, it is linked with focus, intuition, protection, and spiritual awareness.

Cat's Eye, traditionally known as Lehsunia, is a distinctive gemstone recognized for its characteristic chatoyancy, which creates a bright, moving band of light across the surface of the stone. Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye is considered one of the most important varieties of cat's-eye gemstones. The gemstone can occur in shades ranging from honey and yellowish-green to brownish and grayish tones. Its value and visual appeal depend on factors such as the strength and sharpness of the cat's-eye effect, color, transparency, clarity, cut, size, and overall quality. In traditional Vedic astrology, Cat's Eye is associated with Ketu. Traditional gemstone practices connect it with intuition, focus, protection, spiritual awareness, confidence, and overcoming obstacles. Cat's Eye gemstones may be natural, treated, synthetic, or imitation. Therefore, if a stone is marketed as natural Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye, its identity, authenticity, and treatment status should be verified through a reliable laboratory report or trusted supplier documentation. Cat's Eye is commonly used in rings, pendants, and other jewellery designs, particularly when its distinctive chatoyant effect is clearly visible.