Cat's Eye · Certification
Certified Natural Cat's Eye (Lehsunia): What to Verify
The most critical line on a cat's eye certificate is species confirmation — that the stone is genuine chrysoberyl and not quartz, tourmaline, or apatite cat's eye, all of which show similar chatoyance but are far less valuable and are not considered valid for astrological Ketu use. This matters more for cat's eye than treatment disclosure does, since chrysoberyl cat's eye is typically untreated to begin with.
Our authenticity standard for Cat's Eye
Whenever a certificate is available, it's shared with you before you pay — the same commitment described in full on our site-wide Authenticity & Certification page. Because our dealer network sources through multiple independent gemological laboratories, the specific issuing lab may vary by stone; what stays constant is that the report is independent, not a seller's own letterhead.
Once you have a report number, most independent laboratories offer free online verification — compare the certificate in your hands against what the lab's own database shows before finalizing any purchase.
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Common Cat's Eye Certification Questions
How can a lab confirm a cat's eye is chrysoberyl and not quartz?
Standard gemological testing (refractive index and specific gravity) reliably distinguishes chrysoberyl from quartz, tourmaline, and apatite cat's-eye material, which is why an independent certificate matters more here than a visual match alone.
Does chrysoberyl cat's eye typically carry any treatment disclosure?
Usually not — chrysoberyl cat's eye generally reaches the market untreated, so a certificate's main job is confirming species and describing the eye's quality rather than reporting an enhancement.
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Our team is happy to walk you through any cat's eye report before you buy.