QUALITY SCALE
CAT'S - EYES
Untreated
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HOW
TO CHOOSE
The ideal choice for
a cat's-eye chrysoberyl is one
that exhibits distinct chatoyancy
and a well-balanced change in
its honey-colored and milky
portions as it moves, and has
a good overall shape and form.
In reality, however, such a
stone rarely exists. The optimum
size for a cat's-eye used as
the main stone in a ring is
7 to 8 millimeters (about .25
to .33 inch), and a weight of
over two carats. Assuming that
a pleasing overall appearance
is the absolute minimum requirement,
it is realistic to choose a
stone with emphasis on either
the appearance of the chatoyancy,
or the stone's color. When buying
loose stones, it is especially
important to not select a stone
with a base that is too deep.
It is difficult to set a deep
stone in jewelry, and odds are
that such a gemstone would end
up not being used at all.
The
value of a three-carat-size
cat's-eye chrysoberyl of jewelry
quality is approximately US
$5,000 for the stone alone.
(2001) |
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GEM OF VALUE |
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Weight:4.69ct
Size(mm):L9.6 x W9.3
x D5.43
Untreated
Gem Quality
US $15,000 |
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