In Pakistan, lehsunia is the everyday trade name for cat's eye chrysoberyl, and the black ones are often the first thing buyers picture. The name is tied to tradition: it is linked in Vedic astrology with Ketu, a belief we mention as tradition only. Plenty of buyers simply like the way the band moves.

The hard facts for this stone: 12.1 carats, a warm black body, reference GS-CE-0015, priced at Rs. 9,080 (about Rs. 750 per carat). Chrysoberyl ranks 8.5 on the Mohs scale, so it will take daily wear in a ring with ease.

For a stone of twelve carats, a wide silver shank is the sensible choice, and you will want a setting that wraps the edge. Test the band on arrival by turning the stone under a single lamp; it should tighten and open smoothly. Lehsunia is usually sold without enhancement, and we will tell you what we know of this specific stone if you ask on WhatsApp. If you are curious about the other names used in the trade, see our Urdu and English gem names, or the cat eye category.

Order with Cash on Delivery anywhere in Pakistan: open the parcel, check the stone, then pay. If it is not right for you, you have 7 days to return it. 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 12.1 Carat. Its price is Rs. 9,080 — roughly Rs. 750 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-CE-0015 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, a certificate is available on request, 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. Certificate available on request. 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.