0.99 Ct. Yellow Cabochon Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This is a rare and collectible 0.99 carat translucent round yellow chrysoberyl from Ceylon, presented in a classic cabochon form with dimensions of 5.53 x 5.53 x 3.29 mm. This gem has been carefully evaluated and is graded very slightly included at eye level, with medium color intensity and an excellent polish, and it carries no enhancements. Offered through The Natural Gemstone Company, this piece is intended for connoisseurs who seek a singular natural specimen that will become the focal point of a bespoke creation, rather than a mass produced accessory. Its modest size and perfect dome make it especially suited to elegant ring mounts or refined pendant settings where the stone can be displayed and oriented to maximize its optical character.

What gives this chrysoberyl its unmistakable signature are the finely aligned, needle like inclusions that thread through the stone like woven silk, producing a compelling cat eye effect, known in gemmology as chatoyancy. When light grazes the surface, a sharp band of silvery light races across the dome, appearing as a precise central line that divides the lemon yellow field and then sweeps away as the gem moves. The band is notably clean and well defined for a translucent chrysoberyl, a result of the parallel orientation and consistent spacing of the inclusions, and the excellent polish and symmetrical cabochon profile amplify this phenomenon. Against the gem body, the band shows a bright contrast, sometimes leaning to a pearly white, sometimes carrying a faint warm glow, which underscores the natural depth and texture within the stone. Small, very slight internal markings remain visible under close inspection, and these unique inclusions are not flaws, they are the very fingerprints that confirm provenance and authenticity.

Pieces like this are seldom available in an untreated state from a respected origin like Sri Lanka, and owning this chrysoberyl signifies membership in an exclusive circle of collectors who value provenance and natural rarity above all. The Natural Gemstone Company invites collectors and designers to reserve this cabochon for a one of a kind commission, where the moving band of light will transform a custom piece into an heirloom quality treasure.