Cat's eye - properties of the stone and meaning for humans

Chrysoberyl cymophane cat's eye Natural chrysoberyl most often has a yellow-green color.
The extraordinary effect of the cat's pupil after processing in the form of a cabochon appears due to the many parallel voids along the crystallographic axis, inclusions of asbestos and rutile “needles”. All together they create the mesmerizing internal glare of the stone. The following precious and semi-precious stones have similar appearance and physical and chemical properties to a cat's eye: scapolite, quartz, selenite, jade, spinel, corundum, moon and sun stones, tourmaline, diopside.

Colors and varieties

The effect was first obtained by processing yellow-green chrysoberyl, which became the classic embodiment of the variety. The similarity to a cat's eye in color and glow also played a role. The signature highlight is created by rutile needle inclusions.

If the name of the stone is not specified in the variety, then it means chrysoberyl. The following stones also have this effect:

• quartz – usually green;
• moonstone - white, blue, blue.

Precious rubies, sapphires, opals, and topazes are processed using the cat's eye technique. The type of stone determines how much a particular cat's eye will cost.

People who professionally deal with talismans believe that the magical properties of a crystal depend on its color. The appearance of the stone determines exactly how it affects the health and aura of the owner. The most common cat eye colors are:

• Golden with brown tints of varying intensity. This is a talisman of power. It is suitable for managers and simply people who have to make important decisions. It gives self-confidence and helps strengthen authority. It will be easier for someone who has achieved harmony with such a crystal to manage people, they will become more willing to obey him. For maximum effect, such a stone should be worn in the most visible place, for example, on the chest.

Gold and brown cat eye

• Yellow cat eye. A very common type of gem. Such stones are most recommended for those whose work requires them to teach and instruct people. These are teachers, instructors, priests. The aura of the crystal allows you to add significance to the words of the wearer. Magicians believe that the gem can enhance the ability to convince people that they are right. It is best worn as a pendant or ring.

Yellow cat eye

• The dark green gem is considered the performer's mineral. It is suitable for those people who do heavy physical labor. Those whose work requires precision and does not forgive mistakes can also count on help. Thanks to its effect, concentration improves, stress tolerance increases, and the emotional background is restored. However, not only firefighters, miners or the military can recommend such a cat's eye. It also allows you to ward off the evil eye or damage from a person, making him invulnerable to energy vampires. It is believed that such protection will work best if you wear a bracelet with a stone in front of everyone. An artificial crystal does not have the properties of the original.

Dark green cat eye

• Golden green cat eye. The oldest, classic type of gem, it is the one that most closely resembles the pupil of a purring animal. In modern stone magic, it is considered a magnet for flows that attract money. It will be an ideal gem for businessmen, will help them conclude profitable contracts, and provide for all possible risks. It is also suitable for financial analysts, traders, and economists. The crystal supports self-confidence, helps you become calmer and find your inner core. Its effect is best manifested if you wear the mineral in the form of a rosary or bracelet.

Golden green cat eye

To enhance the play of light in the crystal, the cat's eye stone is specially ground as a cabochon. Its processing must be filigree: the light strip is always located parallel to the axis of the gem. The colors shimmer due to light reflecting off the needles, spicules and air bubbles inside the crystal. A similar result can be achieved by subjecting the mineral to leaching.

Compatibility with names and zodiac signs

The astrological properties of the cat's eye are suitable for most representatives of the zodiac circle. Each zodiac sign will benefit from the partnership with the amulet. However, some signs are significantly lucky, since the power of the crystal helps and takes care of them in all areas of life.

(“+++” – the stone fits perfectly, “+” – can be worn, “-” – is strictly contraindicated):

• Having mastered the power of the stone, people under the sign of Cancer can count on strong relationships at home and at work. The talisman will not let the fire of love go out.
• Pisces receive magical support in creative endeavors. The energy of the crystal strengthens confidence, helps to show talent, and implement plans.
• Scorpios gain confidence in the future, as the stone relieves fears and anxieties. Clarifying the situation helps you collect your thoughts and make the only right decisions.

Names with which the cat's eye is compatible:

• Denis, Dmitry, Peter, Marina and Vera receive the support of a yellow stone.
• Let Vitaly, Grigory, Evgeniy, Valentina and Natalya count on the help of the green crystal.
• Let Vera, Anna and Mikhail confidently acquire a talisman of a golden-green or yellow color.

Each shade of gems is endowed with beneficial properties. The main thing in choosing is to rely on your own taste and inner feelings.

Place of Birth

Chrysoberyl cat's eye
Chrysoberyl cat's eye is a very valuable jewelry stone. Most often, this mineral is found in the thickness of granite or shale. Its best samples are mined in Sri Lanka and Madagascar. Also known from the Malyshevskoye deposit (Emerald Mines, Middle Urals, Russia).

It is also mined in South Africa, the Czech Republic, India, Ceylon, Colorado, Brazil, Australia, and Russia.

The deposits are being actively developed as more and more people learn about the healing and magical properties of the stone, and it is becoming more and more in demand.

Gem Features

The main characteristic that distinguishes cymophane from other stones is the beam on the surface. An optical illusion that creates the appearance of a cat's eye. The streak is created due to various impurities in the composition.

Distinctive points:

• iridescence - the presence of multi-colored reflections;
• The reflection of each variety is a golden hue;
• beauty, durability when cutting;
• trait characteristic - white color;
• fragility with increased hardness of the stone.

The color depends on the presence and proportion of impurities in chrysoberyl: ferrous oxide, chromium. Sometimes the color of the mineral changes. When turning, the cat's eye becomes lighter or darker.

The effect, reminiscent of a cat's pupil, is also found in other stones. Iridescence is observed in opal, moonstone, and quartz.

The magical properties of a cat's eye

Cat's eye jewelry
We have already mentioned the magical properties of the cat's eye stone more than once. As in ancient times, the gem is valued by sorcerers and magicians. In Ancient India, for example, there were legends according to which a person who has achieved harmony with a gem learns to understand the language of animals.

According to medieval beliefs, the mineral warded off death from the wearer. Such beliefs arose due to the association with the cat, which has nine lives.

For nobles who left Russia after the revolution and civil war, the cat crystal helped them survive the hardships of the break with their homeland.

The talisman acts somewhat differently on members of the opposite sex, emphasizing the desired qualities. Men acquire strength of character, courage and perseverance. Women are charm, mystery and enchantment.

Psychics of our day call the following magical properties of the cat's eye:

• He is able to ward off trouble, rid the wearer of the evil eye and damage. Warning the wearer about danger, the talisman becomes heavier.
• The mineral also enhances the owner’s charm, making him more charismatic and attractive to others. Therefore, a talisman with a cat's eye is recommended for timid people. It will make yesterday's shy people more determined, purposeful and persistent.
• The crystal makes the wearer more attentive to the signs of fate that are sent from above to each person. It opens a connection with the cosmos and strengthens the aura. It is believed that thanks to the talisman one can learn to read hints and non-verbal signs that people use in communication.
• The cat's eye helps to establish contact between people. Its effect strengthens friendships, “cements” marriage, and helps maintain fidelity. If your partner is obviously not your person, then the mineral will make the breakup less painful.
• The mineral is able to activate hidden potential and awaken dormant talents. For those who have already found their way in creativity, the cat's eye helps not to fall into a crisis of ideas.
• The gem attracts cash flows. Jewelry with cat stones is often recommended to businessmen, traders, and financiers. Some magicians also recommend the mineral to those who are fond of gambling.

Carefully!

Although the cat's eye was used for black magic in the Middle Ages, now psychics do not advise doing so. The gem is very energetically susceptible, so the evil that the wearer emits can infect the crystal and return to the owner.

History and origin

The French scientist, mineralogist Hauis, at the end of the 18th century, described an amazing effect called “cat's eye”. A shining beam moving across the surface of the crystal gave rise to this exotic name.

Cat's eye, a type of chrysoberyl (cymophane), was popular among distant ancestors due to an optical phenomenon. Numerous archaeological finds of processed stone are proof of this.

In the old days, cymophane was considered one of the most expensive gems; representatives of the upper class could decorate themselves with it. The unique properties of the mineral were highly valued, so chrysoberyl was mainly used as an amulet.

The ancients believed that the cat's eye helped to “see to the root,” identify the essence of the problem and assist in communication with the other world. The rich paid a high price for the magical talisman.

The history of the origin of chrysoberyl begins thousands of years ago. It was assumed that if a stone looks like a cat's eye, it means it has remarkable magical powers. The cat's eye effect is also characteristic of other gemstones, such as Tourmaline, Quartz, Moonstone or Jade. A network of rutile needles creates a glow sliding across the surface.

Medicinal properties

Cat's eye ball made of stone
The cat's eye has strong energy, and it is a good assistant in healing practices. But even without being a healer, anyone can acquire such a talisman in order to improve their health.

Attention: of course, no one disputes the importance of official treatment or calls for abandoning it. But it will be more effective if you have this wonderful mineral with you, which enhances the effect of medications and therapeutic procedures.

When and for what diseases is it recommended to wear cat eye products for medicinal purposes:

• angina;
• cold;
• intercostal neuralgia;
• nervous disorders;
• cycle disruptions in women;
• hypertension;
• asthma;
• alcoholism;
• joint problems;
• muscle tension, even to the point of cramps;
• soreness in some skin diseases;
• lymph stagnation;
• decreased visual acuity;
• disorders of the gastrointestinal tract;
• regeneration processes of skin, muscles and bones.

Also, wearing a stone activates the brain and helps make decisions in difficult situations, and in the postoperative period speeds up recovery.

The healing properties of the stone will help smooth out the uneven character of its owner: it will make the aggressive one softer, and it will give courage to the meek. Some experts believe that the main meaning of the cat's eye is the harmonization of personality and space.

In adolescence, emotional overload and a dramatic perception of the world are inevitable. An amulet or decoration made from a cat's eye will help reduce psychological stress and protect the young person from mood swings and rash actions. It is better to wear it in the form of a rosary or a bracelet.

Storage and care

Cat's eye is a very hard stone that is not afraid of mechanical damage. But it itself can scratch other jewelry, so it should be wrapped in cloth or stored separately.

From time to time you need to clean the gem from negativity and dirt: wash it in a weak, lukewarm soap solution, rinse under running water and immediately wipe it well with a soft cloth (if you just dry it, the shine may be lost).

Do not allow the stone to come into contact with cosmetics, chemical cleaning agents, or abrasives.

And remember that temperature changes will make the gem look worse.

Talismans and amulets

Ring with a cat's eye stone
The cat's eye stone has been considered magically powerful for centuries and was worn as an amulet that protects against dark forces. Not much has changed today.

This is a talisman for diplomats, teachers, and representatives of creative professions. The mineral will give inspiration, reveal talent, add charm and eloquence.

The magic of the stone smoothes out extremes in the owner’s character. It makes the aggressive one softer, the soft one more decisive.

• Girls looking for love for life wear a pendant, earrings or ring.
• Green or yellow copies are a money talisman, stored next to banknotes. Jewelry with a mineral is worn by ladies who want to get an increase in salary or a higher position. For men, a crystal in their pocket or a ring is enough.
• Blue quartz protects against envy, jealousy, anger, and aggression.
• Pendants are worn by children to prevent sore throats.
• It is believed that you can save a person from death by giving him a necklace or rosary.
• The cat stone is placed in a place of honor in the house to strengthen family ties.
• The image of a reserved business person is created by jewelry with stones of the same color. Multi-colored ones are worth buying for people who position themselves as free from conventions.
• The cameo stone neutralizes the evil eye best.

For the power of the stone to work, you need to know how to wear it correctly:

1. When decorating, it should be in contact with the skin. Any frame will do.
2. Other gems for decoration are excluded. The cat's eye is an egoist who does not tolerate neighbors. Like a cat that walks by itself.

The best talisman or amulet is a ring. In it, the cat's eye exhibits magical properties to the maximum.

About witches, royal weddings and military intelligence

For a long time, gems that looked like the eye of a predator were not loved by the public. They were of great importance for witches and sorcerers, and were called the “devil’s stone.” And cats, whose eyes were so reminiscent of a gem, were considered suitable companions for witches. And “big-eyed” stones were not found often.

The situation changed at the end of the 19th century. Queen Victoria's seventh son, Arthur William Patrick, married Princess Louise Margaret. The groom's wedding gift was a ring with a cat's eye - chrysoberyl. Naturally, society ladies immediately fell in love with the “eye-stone” and wanted to wear jewelry from it.

If there is demand, there will be supply. The search for deposits of eyed stones began.

Interesting: in the Middle Ages they were sure: a warrior wearing a big-eyed gem was invisible to the enemy. It is clear that a ring with magical properties would be suitable for any intelligence officer. Only the gem in those days cost crazy money. A scout, an ordinary soldier, could not afford to have such decoration. But the military leaders who wore iridescent rings did not go on reconnaissance missions.

Products and decorations with a cat's eye

A set of jewelry with a cat's eye-cymophane.
Most often, the cut of the material is round or oval. You can also often see large beads made from this stone. The frame is predominantly silver. Yellow gold is used noticeably less often. The following types of jewelry are very common:

• rings;
• bracelets;
• earrings.

The most popular are bracelets consisting of a large number of beads. Pendants and necklaces are less common.

Combination with clothes:

1. Fluffy skirts, light summer dresses, ethnic outfits. This is the most harmonious combination and the easiest to use.
2. Sets with a formal jacket and jeans. In this case, the jewelry is combined with light, romantic blouses. This combination looks extraordinary.
3. Jewelers make rings and pendants from large stones. They look expensive and exotic. They are recommended to be worn with evening dresses and long floor-length dresses.
4. The earrings are suitable for everyday wear. The main thing is that the whole image is chosen in neutral colors.

Natural cat's eyes will not be cheap. Even if it's quartz. Gems with an iridescent effect do not lie on the road.

The cost of processed chrysoberyl, depending on the size and quality of the stone, ranges from $30 to $300. Add the price of the frame and the cost of the jeweler's work. Get an idea of ​​what a cat eye will cost. And if you want earrings, then multiply the price of the stone by two.

There are offers on the Internet to buy beads or a bracelet made from a cat's eye for $3-5. It is clear to anyone that the stone was created not by nature, but by the hardworking residents of China, or by a local “jeweler” literally on his knees.

Tsimofan, who's next?

The ethics of jewelers says: only chrysoberyl has the right to be briefly called “cat’s eye”. Other gems with this optical effect should specify the type of stone (for example, “cat's eye quartz”).

Chrysoberyl

Not only the rare tsimofan (cymofan) - a gem with a cat's eye effect. In principle, stones with an amazing effect are rarely found. That's why they are quite expensive.

There are many varieties of minerals with iridescence.

Expensive and cheap (without the cat's eye property) stones soar in price as soon as they look at the world through the eyes of a lazy cat.

Types of such gems:

• quartz;
• zircon;
• emerald;
• nephritis;
• apatite;
• andalusite;
• goethite;
• moonstone (adularia).

The list goes on. The miracle of the amazing cat's pupil is that it can appear in many gems - or it may not appear.

Such colorful cat eyes

It is important that the gem is treated as a cabochon. Then the serious, slightly incredulous gaze of the gem will look at you. But in some raw crystals, when you turn it in your hand, the iridescence of a cat's eye appears.

1. Tsimofan. From the noble chrysoberyl family. The color of the mineral is usually green: whitish-green, golden-green, emerald green, greenish-brown. There are yellow and blue cymophanes.
2. Quartz cat's eye . Colors grey, white, green, yellow.
3. Tourmaline cat's eye . Colors pink, green, blue-green, brown to black. A purple stone with a red tint is good.
4. Moonstone, adularia . In addition to the cat's eye effect, it has a special glow and shimmer. The combination of two optical effects gives adularia the love of everyone who sees the gem. The color of moonlight, mysterious, blue-white, unclear, enchanting...
5. Prehnite cat's eye . A mineral little known to stone lovers. And gemological historians know that prehnite is the first mineral named after a man, Captain van Pren. They brought the pebble from the distant Cape of Good Hope.

The color of the stone and its mystical properties

You can buy jewelry with an iridescent effect, whose magical properties will help in your work and career.

Jewelry with cat's eye

Here's what esotericists say about gems of different colors:

1. White gem . It's for women. Protects against gynecological diseases. It will help mommy not to go crazy when the child is 10-20 minutes late from school or from a walk. It will help the housewife not to find problems on her own head.
2. Yellow gem with an iridescent effect . This stone will help priests, teachers, psychologists - those who need the trust and respect of their audience.
3. Iridescent pink mineral . The stone is “hermaphrodite” in its energy. It is equally good for men and women. Its main property is to harmonize the owner’s emotions. Extinguishes the aggression of the ardent owner of the jewelry. For those who are too timid, the peephole will give them a bit of courage and determination. If your work is related to advertising or trade, this is your gem.
4. Blue cat eye. May be useful for psychics and magicians. The blue eye of a predator will help develop intuition, clairvoyance, and attention to details that are usually not noticed by anyone. You don’t work, you’re just a happy romantic and a dreamer (if there are such people left on the planet) - a gem for you.
5. Grape-green gem with an iridescent effect . A real money magnet. It will provide the owner of the stone with “luck” - good luck in financial matters and drawing up profitable contracts. “Owners of factories, newspapers, ships” - this eye will see your profit everywhere.
6. Blue or white-blue adularia can harm “two-faced” people, those who are “both ours and yours.” The pebble also doesn’t like playing with the law. Purity of thoughts and deeds is the motto of the gem.

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Important: the value of a stone with iridescence is higher, the stronger and more clearly the optical effect is manifested.

How to distinguish an original from a fake

Cat's eye (imitation) sew-on cabochon 25x10x4 mm bright green
You cannot buy a real cat's eye in the gem markets and in a cheap base frame, its cost is too high. It can only be purchased in a specialized store, with all the documentation, which will indicate whether it has been processed in any way.

1. The mineral is very hard, leaves scratches on the glass, and only a diamond or ruby ​​can leave a mark on it. This quality is one of the criteria for verifying the authenticity of a gem.
2. The second way to distinguish a fake from a natural stone is to place it in a dark place. Amazingly, a true cat's eye will begin to emit a faint glow, similar to the flickering of a cat's pupil in the darkness.
3. The third sign of natural chrysoberyl is its natural shine, which is visible to the naked eye. And if you wipe the stone with a soft cloth, it will sparkle even brighter.
4. The fourth method is the speed of warming the stone in your hand. The natural one will remain cool for a long time, and the synthetic one will heat up quickly.
5. The fifth way is to observe whether the strip of light moves when the stone rotates. A real stone has a static stripe.

Important!

Natural cymophane is almost never used in earrings, because it is very difficult to find two stones with similar patterns. Beads from these stones are also created in isolated cases: the stone is quite heavy and very expensive, its cost is comparable to ruby, diamond, and sapphire.

Interesting Facts

There are many interesting facts associated with chrysoberyl:

1. From the Greek, the word “cymophanes” is translated as “wave-like.”
2. The largest chrysoberyl, called “Hope,” weighs 475 carats. It is now on display at the British Museum.
3. Chrysoberyl weighing 300 carats was presented to Queen Victoria of England. She was impressed by the beauty of this specimen. The mineral also ended up in the British Museum.
4. Ivan Bunin had a ring inlaid with a cat's eye. The writer considered it his talisman and almost never parted with it.

Natural chrysoberyl has powerful magical and healing properties, and many mystical stories are associated with it. Many owners of such a talisman claim that they feel its energy and therefore do not want to part with it, even for a short period.

Artificial cat's eye stone

The catsite material (that is, a segment of a cat's eye) and the production method were developed in the USA. The cat's eye mineral is colored fiber optic glass. Small specimens are transparent, large ones are cloudy.

The main supplier of artificial rich green or yellow-brown stones is China. Their red price is $3-25.

The price of a natural one is comparable to a diamond, sometimes exceeding it. Depends on the mass, the degree of purity of the material and the brightness of the glare. For example, cut stone inserts weighing 3–5 carats have a price of $30–100 per carat.

How to choose and wear correctly

Future owners should choose the color of chrysoberyl in accordance with their own character. For those with a gentle disposition, yellow, white and gray minerals are better suited.

Blue and bright green are useful for relaxed and emotional individuals. Purple and pink stones should be chosen by indecisive people.

Jewelry with chrysoberyl is universal. They can be worn with both casual wear and evening wear.

An original bracelet in a combination of white and green minerals.

How to care for stone

We take care of it carefully. No chemical household products, ultrasonic or steam cleaning.

Wash the baby soap in warm water and carefully clean the dirty jewelry. Rinse thoroughly with clean water - soap residue on the stone will damage the decoration aesthetically and damage you personally as a good housewife.

Due to its piezoelectric properties, the stone attracts dust. Store the jewelry in a closed box, bag, or casket.

Important!

Keep the “decoration house” away from the computer, TV, and microwave.

The hardness of almost all gems with iridescence is quite high. It is difficult to scratch it.

Combinations with other stones

Tsimofan is best combined with opaque and translucent stones, incl. opal, carnelian, agate, turquoise and onyx. Being in one piece of jewelry, minerals will enhance each other’s effects.

In addition, chrysoberyl harmonizes with other iridescent stones, incl. falcon and tiger eye. Talismans with these gems attract wealth and promote career growth. Jewelry that combines cymophane with emeralds or diamonds attracts love into the life of the owner.

Stone in silver.