Durability first. Chrysoberyl, the mineral behind lehsunia, scores 8.5 on the Mohs scale, only a step below sapphire. That puts this 9.75 carat black cat eye comfortably in ring territory: dust, keys and ordinary friction are not a threat, though a sharp knock is still worth avoiding. For a pendant the margin for safety is even wider.

The stone is a dense black body with a bright band that opens and closes as it turns, reference GS-CE-0012. At Rs. 7,310, the rate works out at about Rs. 750 per carat. This is a weight that fills a silver ring nicely, substantial on the hand but practical to wear every day.

When you receive it, turn it under a single light and watch the band tighten and spread; that response is the signature of a chatoyant stone. Lehsunia is usually sold as found, but ask on WhatsApp and we will tell you what we know about this specific piece.

To clean, use lukewarm water and a soft cloth, then dry it and store it in a pouch of its own. Look through the cat eye stones for similar pieces.

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 9.75 Carat. Its price is Rs. 7,310 — roughly Rs. 750 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-CE-0012 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.

From six carats up a stone becomes the centre of attention. It wants a broader shank or a secure claw setting and suits an occasion ring, a signet or a centre pendant. Clean natural material of this size turns up far less often, and the per-carat rate reflects that.

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.