1.15 ct. Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl
Color: Medium Greenish-Yellow
Clarity: Transparent
Origin: Orissa, India
Cut: Oval Cabochon
Treatments: None
Measurements: 6.5 x 4.2 mm
If you have looked at all at the supply of Chrysoberyl cat's eye in the market, then you know that there is a huge range of qualities. From stones that are essentially opaque to those that show a fine level of gem transparency. This lovely example is at the top end of this range, a very gemmy stone with a fine, sharp eye. It does all the neat visual tricks that these are famous for, including the ‘opening’ and ‘closing’ of the eye with two light sources as well as the ‘milk and honey’ effect when light strongly from one side. What is particularly fine about these Orissa stones is the intense bodycolor - vibrant chartreuse color that is quite different than the deeper colored brownish stones that hail from Sri Lanka. An exceptionally clean gem with a great eye, these are very hard to find.