Lehsunia is one of the harder gemstones you can buy at this price. Chrysoberyl rates 8.5 on the Mohs scale, which sits just under corundum. In practice that means a 9 carat cat eye like this one, reference GS-CE-0002, can go into a daily-wear ring and come through years of ordinary use without the surface dulling.

Hardness is not the same as toughness, so a hard knock against a counter edge is still worth avoiding. A bezel or a closed silver setting protects the girdle and keeps the stone secure while you go about your day.

The stone itself is a soft grey-green with a narrow, well-centred band. Under a single light source, turn it slowly and the line should tighten and open again, and that movement is the first test of a real chatoyant stone. At 9 carats it is substantial on the hand yet comfortable. Its price is Rs. 5,400, which is about Rs. 600 per carat.

Clean it with warm water and a soft cloth, then keep it in a pouch away from other gems. Ask us on WhatsApp about treatment, since the family is usually left natural but we prefer to confirm each stone. See other options in the cat eye range.

Cash on Delivery is available across Pakistan, so you inspect the stone before paying, and returns are accepted within 7 days of delivery. 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 Carat. Its price is Rs. 5,400 — roughly Rs. 600 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-CE-0002 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.