Cat's Eye · Price Guide
Cat's Eye Price Guide (2026)
Cat's eye pricing is driven almost entirely by the quality of the chatoyant eye itself — sharpness, straightness, and centering — rather than by clarity grading in the usual sense, and genuine chrysoberyl material commands a substantial premium over the quartz and other cat's-eye substitutes common at the low end of this market.
Indicative price bands
| Quality tier | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Commercial (weak or off-center eye, often lower-grade material) | ₹3,000 – ₹10,000 per carat |
| Good (decent chrysoberyl, clearly visible honey-yellow eye) | ₹10,000 – ₹40,000 per carat |
| Fine (sharp, centered eye with milk-and-honey effect, Ceylon) | ₹40,000 – ₹1,50,000 per carat |
| Collector (exceptional large, razor-sharp Ceylon chrysoberyl) | ₹1,50,000+ per carat |
Indicative starting points for loose, certified natural cat's eye in the Indian market — the specific stone's color, clarity, cut, and certificate determine the final price. Request a quote for an exact figure against a documented stone.
See how to judge quality for yourself in our Cat's Eye buying guide, and how we verify every certificate on our Cat's Eye certification page.
Common Cat's Eye Price Questions
Why does eye quality matter more than clarity for cat's eye pricing?
Because cat's eye is cut specifically to showcase chatoyance rather than transparency, a sharp, centered eye is the main thing distinguishing a fine stone from a mediocre one — clarity grading in the usual sense doesn't really apply to this cut.
Is a bigger cat's eye always worth more?
Not if the eye quality suffers — a smaller stone with a razor-sharp, well-centered band is generally worth more than a larger stone with a weak or off-center eye.
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