Natural Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye 0.8ct Oval Cabochon

A grey oval chrysoberyl cat's eye cabochon from Sri Lanka, 0.8ct at 6.7x4.3mm. The stone has an elongated oval profile with a pale grey body colour. A chatoyant band crosses the dome and shifts clearly under directional light. The elongated shape gives the cat's eye effect good movement across its long axis.

Sri Lankan chrysoberyl cat's eye is one of the most sought-after chatoyant gemstone types. This example is untreated and natural, showing a clean chatoyant line in the characteristic pale grey chrysoberyl body. Suited for a bezel setting where the long axis of the oval can be oriented to show the chatoyant band at its best.

• Stone type: Chrysoberyl
• Treatment: Untreated
• Cut: Oval cabochon
• Size: 6.7x4.3mm
• Weight: 0.8ct
• Clarity: Opaque
• Origin: Sri Lanka

Natural chrysoberyl cat's eye, Sri Lanka - sold loose.