Cat’s Eye (Lahsuniya Stone) Collection

Also called Lahsuniya stone/ Vaiduryam stone/ Vaiduria in Hindi, the Cat’s eye is a valuable gem belonging to the chrysoberyl mineral family. It is known for its unique optical phenomenon called chatoyancy resembling the slit eye of a cat, hence the name.

Studies have shown that the chatoyancy effect in an original cats eye stone is the direct result of parallel fibrous or needle-like inclusions, which interact with light in such a way that it appears as if a distinct line or band of light is moving across the stone's surface. The intensity and colour of the cat's eye stone effect can vary depending on the mineral composition, with the finest specimens displaying a sharp and vivid band of light.

Type of Cat’s Eye Stone

• The cat’s eye gemstone can be found in several varieties across the world- with chrysoberyl cat’s eye being the most common. This unique variety (usually found in golden-yellow to greenish-yellow) exhibits a captivating and striking effect with unique textures gliding all across the stone surface especially significant in specimens found in Sri Lanka, India, Brazil, Burma, and Madagascar.
• However, other types of this fabulous gemstone have often been talked less about. It's worth mentioning that certain varieties of quartz, like Tiger's Eye, also exhibit a similar phenomenon. But in astrology, this chatoyant effect is specifically referred to as the chrysoberyl cat's eye gemstone. Below are some of the types of cat’s eye:

Cat’s Eye Moonstone

Found in shades of greyish-white, yellowish-brown, or green, Cat’s eye moonstone supports a peaceful mental state, which brings wealth and prosperity to one’s life. It brings emotional stability and love.

Cat’s Eye Opal

Treasured for its vibrant brown to orange shades, cat’s eye opal (or cat's eye fire opal) exhibits mesmerizing chatoyancy in orange, red, yellow, green, blue, and violet hues. The intensity of these colours can vary depending on the combination of the cat's eye opal’s unique composition. GemPundit has a collection of vibrant cat's eye opal gemstones from 0.85 carats to 2.34 carats.

Chrysoberyl Cat’s Eye

This specimen is known as the best cat's eye stone (both from an astrology perspective and for beauty purposes). It derives its etymology from the Greek word “chrysos” for “golden” and “beryllos”, a “sea-green stone”, about the Chrysoberyl cat’s eye spectacular transparent to translucent yellowish-green effects.

Who Should Wear a Cat's Eye Stone?

• Astrologically, the lahsuniya ratna is the physical representation of Ketu (one of the nine celestial bodies of Navagrahas). According to Vedic astrology, although Ketu (a shadow planet in the solar system) is associated with spirituality, liberation, karmic patterns, and mystical experiences, its bad influence (depending on its placement in an individual's birth chart) is responsible for creating difficult situations in one’s life.
• It is believed to have both positive and negative impacts (where negative influences get amplified if ketu is not placed in the right house of birth chart or if it is afflicted by enemy planets like the Sun, Moon, Mars, or Saturn). Cats' eyes are also called the June birthstone.
• While the gemstone itself is well-laden with apparent boundless benefits, its astral effects are documented in Vedic astrology more efficiently than anywhere else. According to available scriptures, Ketu is responsible for various mishappenings which can be avoided if one awakens the positive side of this body.

1. Planet: Ketu
2. Vedic Rashi: Kumbha (Aquarius) and Vrishchika (Scorpio)
3. Western Sun Sign: Scorpio
4. Friendly Planets: Venus, Mercury, Saturn & Rahu
5. Enemy Planets: Sun, Moon and Mars

How to Wear a Cat's Eye Stone?

Cat’s Eye Stone Benefits

• Ketu is the planet associated with lahsuniya stone (a mid-precious gemstone). Additionally, in Hindu astrology, Ketu is considered to be a point (unlike a physical body) in the solar system. Thus, it is often called a shadow planet.
• Represented by dark, grey, and a headless body, Ketu can bring malefic effects in one’s life if it is under a retrograde motion (meaning moving back from Earth’s perspective). This phenomenon is known to bring somewhat challenging circumstances, hurdles, delays, and obstacles in one’s life. Cat’s eye stone benefits in emerging out of this dasha or the malefic phase of Ketu.

Spirituality and Enlightenment

A cats eye bracelet and other jewels can influence humans towards spirituality, worldly detachment, self-introspection, self-realization, and a deeper understanding of life's mysteries.

Liberation and Transformation

The coveted gemstone is associated with liberation and transformation. It can invite unprecedented changes in one's life, breaking conventional patterns and monotonous structures. Ketu is considered a spiritual and religious planet. One of the benefits of wearing a cat’s eye gemstone is that a person feels content, detached from worldly desires, and interested in spirituality.

Intuition and Psychic Abilities

Ketu is endowed with intuition and psychic abilities. Wearing a cat's eye gemstone benefits in bestowing individuals with a heightened sense of perception, allowing them to tap into hidden knowledge or perceive subtle energies.

Karma and Past Lives

Ketu is believed to be connected to past lives and karmic influences. Its presence in a birth chart can trigger unresolved karmic lessons or unfinished business from previous incarnations.

Mysticism and Occult Sciences

Ketu is associated with mysticism, occult sciences, and esoteric knowledge. Individuals influenced by Ketu may have an affinity for these subjects and may be drawn to practices like meditation, astrology, or spirituality. Wearing a cat's eye helps focus energies on these aspects of life.

Cat’s eye for health

A cat's eye stone affects the health conditions of its wearers positively. It is believed that sudden health-related traumas requiring crucial surgeries are mostly caused due to the malefic effects of Ketu in one’s horoscope and wearing a natural cats eye stone benefits in nullifying the negative effects of Ketu.

Rich and Abundance

Wearing cats eye jewellery results in the growth of a person’s wealth and improves their financial conditions.

Improved Business Prospects

Cats Eye gemstone benefits the business or the professional life of its wearer. It is known to revive declining businesses or financial ventures.

Note: Before you buy cats eye gemstone online always make sure to take advice or suggestion from an astrologer.

Types of Cat’s Eye Jewellery

Cat’s Eye jewellery blends sophistication with enigmatic elements to create a captivating expression. This stone adds a unique charm to your collection whether you wear it as rings, pendants, brooches, or earrings.

Cat’s Eye Moonstone Ring

People seeking elegant yet minimalistic accessories should wear a cats eye ring. A glowing "eye" effect provides a magical touch that allows this stone to adapt to any dress code from simple to elegant celebrations.

Minimalistic Cat’s Eye Opal Pendant

The sleek minimalist cats eye pendant offers both stylish design and classy elegance. The shiny colour of this object works beautifully with all types of clothing for both business meetings and formal social occasions.

Chrysoberyl Cat’s Eye Brooch

Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye brooches bring a vintage style that transforms your contemporary wardrobe. Their distinctive eye design along with vivid colour ranges creates elegant statement accessories which work exceptionally well with coats or blazers.

Cat’s Eye Quartz Earrings

The Cat's Eye variety of quartz presents an elegant and fun earring choice to please modern women. Their lightweight body and prominent luminosity draw attention to the stone's special glow which creates nighttime magic for your day outfits.