Cat's Eye Oval Cabochon Gemstone

A cat's eye cut as a smooth oval cabochon, domed specifically to gather light into a single bright line across the top of the stone. Tilt it and the band travels — the effect gemmologists call chatoyancy, and the only reason this material is ever cut without facets.

Highlights

• Oval cabochon with a high, even dome
• Greenish grey body colour with a warmer tone at the shoulders
• A distinct chatoyant band that shifts as the stone is turned
• Polished all round, loose and unset

Setting and wear

Cabochons of this profile set well into a bezel or a closed-back ring, which protects the dome and holds the eye upright. Orientation matters: the band should sit across the finger, not along it.

Care

Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Keep away from ultrasonic cleaners, steam, abrasives and household chemicals. Store in a soft pouch, away from harder stones.

Specifications not listed on this page have not been independently verified and are therefore not stated. For certification, precise weight, origin or treatment details, please contact us before purchase.