Cats Eye Chrysoberyl

Cats Eye Chrysoberyl is both a popular and extremely valuable gemstone that is genuinely rare, being found only in a few deposits in the world.  The chrysoberyl, with its hues ranging from honey-colored to mint green, is a popular gemstone, and one which is esteemed by gemstone lovers the world over.  Cat's Eyes are particularly popular in men's jewelry. Cats Eyes color ranges from a golden honey to mint green, with the rich gold colors generally being the most valued.

The attribute that gives this stone its popularity and name is the phenomena known as chatoyancy, also known in the gem trade as “the catseye effect”. The reason for this fascinating phenomenon is very fine inclusions within the stone. When a light source is directed on these inclusions it creates a bright strip that appears and runs perpendicular to the inclusions. This strip will then glide across the surface of the stone when turned over. Though other gems exhibit this Cats Eye effect,they are not as defined and distinct, giving only Chrysoberyl the privilege of having the Cats Eye name. All other gemstones displaying chatoyancy must have their given name preceding, an example of this is Quartz Cat's Eye.

Another interesting attribute that Catseye Chrysoberyl displays is what is known as the “milk and honey” effect. When a light source is directed at the side of the stone, one side of the eye will be a milky color and opposite side will remain gold. When the stone is rotated, the colors switch.

The most important factor to consider when evaluating Cats Eye is the strength and sharpness of the eye. The eye of the stone must have a fine line running through it that is distinct and easily recognized. The depth of the stone's color and the level of transparency are also important factors and considerably impact upon the stone's worth. These unique and astonishing characteristics along with its rarity makes Cats Eye a popular choice for connoisseurs and gemstone collectors alike.

The prices and value of Cats Eye Chrysoberyl can vary tremendously, depending on the size and quality of the gemstone.  AJS Gems is your source for the highest quality Cats Eye Chrysoberyl and many other precious colored stones from across the globe, available at Bangkok direct wholesale prices.  Your gorgeous gemstone from AJS Gems is sure to impress when set into jewelry, be it a platinum mans ring, a lovely yellow gold ladies ring, a silver pendant necklace or white gold earrings sold as a matched set.  Our loose gem stones are used to create the finest gemstone jewelry - You will positively love setting your loose cut gems into yellow gold, white gold, silver or platinum jewelry, whether your design or your jeweler's creation.  Discover the thrill of designing your own unique top quality Cats Eye Chrysoberyl rings, Cats Eye Chrysoberyl earrings, Cats Eye Chrysoberyl pendants,  wedding sets, or that special bracelet necklace set to be given as a loving gift to that special someone in your life.  Creating the finest jewelry starts with finding the best gemstones, and the best gemstones are found at AJS Gems.
 
Why Buy Loose Gemstones Instead of Pre-Set Jewelry?
 
There are many reasons, but mainly it comes down to value and choice...

When buying your Cats-Eye Chrysoberyl gemstone loose instead of a pre-set stone, you can be sure that you are getting the best value for your money.  Loose gemstones are less expensive, a better value, and you can really see what you are paying for.  The most important part of getting the right price and finding the best value is to first see what you're getting.  A jewelry setting will hide the inclusions inside a gem, and can deepen or brighten its color.  With a loose stone you can much more easily inspect the gem and see it for what it really is.  In this way you can get a better idea of its true worth and be sure you are paying a fair price.

The second advantage of buying a loose gemstone is choice.  You are free to pick the exact color, cut, shape and variety of the stone for the setting of your dreams, be it yellow gold, white gold, platinum or silver; prong set or bezel set with diamond accents.  You can experience the joy of creating your very own, one-of-a-kind jewelry design. Choose from a variety of jewelry settings and styles to create a completely original presentation that will perfectly suit your individual gemstone and will be as unique as you are!

We have become one of the world's leading precious and semi-precious loose Catseye Chrysoberyl dealers with one of the most extensive selections of Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl.  At AJS Gems, you will find a large collection of Fine Quality Wholesale cut loose Cats Eye Chrysoberyl gemstones to help add beauty and maybe a little extra fun to your life.

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Attributes

Translucent yellowish chatoyant chyrsoberyl is called cymophane or "cats eye chrysoberyl". Cymophane has its derivation also from the Greek words meaning 'wave' and 'appearance', in reference to the chatoyancy sometimes exhibited. In this variety, microscopic tubelike cavities or needlelike inclusions of rutile occur in an orientation parallel to the c-axis producing a chatoyant effect visible as a single ray of light passing across the crystal. This effect is best seen in gemstones cut in cabochon form perpendicular to the c-axis. The color in yellow chrysoberyl is due to Fe3+ impurities.

Cats eye chrysoberyl is a very hard material, with a hardness of 8.5 on the Mohs scale.  Chrysoberyl has distinct cleavage and a vitreous surface luster.  Chrysoberyl has a refractive index of 1.745.  The refractive index (RI), measured using a refractometer, is an indication of the amount light rays are bent by a mineral.  Birefringence is the difference between the minimum and maximum RI. When birefringence is high, light rays reflect off different parts of the back of a stone causing an apparent doubling of the back facets when viewed through the front facet.

Most gems have a crystalline structure. Crystals have planes of symmetry and are divided into seven symmetry systems. The number of axes, their length, and their angle to each other determine the system to which a crystal belongs.  Chrysoberyl crystallizes in the orthorohombic crystal system, forming in slender prisms and usually has a "tabular" crystal habit. Crystal twinning is common.

Color

              

The popular cats eye chrysoberyls come in many nuances between lemon and greenish yellow, and in honey colors and shades from mint green to brownish green, with rich gold colors generally the most valued. The most important value factor is the strength and sharpness of the eye.

Fine cats-eye chrysoberyl gems often also shows the "milk and honey" effect. When a bright light source is directed at the side of the stone, one side of the eye will be milky white and the other remains gold. When the stone is rotated, the colors switch. 

 

Loose Cats Eye Chrysoberyl gemstones are always cut as cabochons for it is the only cut that will allow the spectacular cats eye effect to be displayed.  When cutting a cabochon, gem cutters will center the cats eye slit so that it bisects the stone.  The vast majority of cats eye gems have been native cut with uneven bottoms, but this is not a sign of haphazard work or poor lapidary skills. Specialists in cutting these gems are great masters at revealing and centering an eye, which frequently necessitates such unevenness.

Chrysoberyls exhibiting weak chatoyancy are commonly faceted.  Faceted Chrysoberyl has a honey-gold color and is found in shapes such as Ovals, cushions, rounds and emerald cuts. It may remind you of yellow sapphire, topaz, or citrine.  Faceted chrysoberyl is transparent, with few visible inclusions.

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Mythology
 

Cat’s-eye chrysoberyl is the international gemstone of Sri Lanka ( Ceylon ).

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