Cats Eye (Vaidooryam) should only be worn upon recommendation by an astrologer who has thoroughly studied your horoscope. In Vedic astrology, Cat's Eye is the gemstone for the mythical planet 'Ketu' (also known as 'Dragon's Tail' as it is the headless lower body of the shadow planet Rahu). Cat's Eye is worn to boost the benefits of Ketu in one’s horoscope.

It is suggested to consult an expert astrologer for the day, time, and other requirements of wearing Cat’s Eye as the requirements may differ with every individual and their respective horoscopes.

Cat's Eye (Lehsoonia or vaidurya stone) gemstone should ideally weigh at least 1/10th carats of your body weight. (60 kg body weight = 6 carat stone)

The stone should preferably have high clarity, pure color and no chemical or heat treatments.

Chrysoberyl Cats Eye (Ceylonese from Sri Lankan) is considered to be the best Cat Eye gemstone. Quartz Cats Eye is used as a substitute.

Cats Eye stone benefits most during the Dasa or the malefic phase of Ketu, the headless body of the shadow planet ‘Rahu’.

Cats eye stone effects the health conditions of its wearer positively. It is believed that sudden health related traumas requiring crucial surgeries are mostly caused due to the malefic effects of Ketu in one’s horoscope and wearing cat eye stone benefits in nullifying the negative effects of Ketu.

Wearing Cats Eye results in the growth of a person’s wealth and improves their financial conditions.

Cats Eye gemstone benefits the business or the professional life of its wearer. It is known to revive declining Businesses or financial ventures.

Cats Eye protects its wearer from road accidents, envy of their foes, debts, poverty and other such diabolical situations.

Ketu is considered a spiritual and religious planet. One of the benefits of wearing cat’s eye gemstone is that a person feels content, detached from worldly desires and interested in spirituality.

TypePrice / Carat

Second Quality. Rs. 3,000/-

First Quality. Rs. 4,000/-

Good Quality. Rs. 6,000/-

Best Quality. Rs. 10,000/-

World Class Quality. Rs. 15,000/-

Cats Eye stone price in India and worldwide depends upon Weight (carats/ratti), Treatments and Quality (Clarity, Shape & Polish and Colour). A key feature of the Cats Eye or Vaiduryam stone is its cat's eye effect, and a strong cat's eye effect increases the price significantly.

Natural Chrysoberyl Cat’s Eye gemstone price in India in rupees is between Rs 1300 per carat and rupees 22,000 per carat and above.

Quartz Cat’s Eye price in India in Rupees ranges from Rs. 225 per carat to Rs. 600 per carat and above, astrologically most effective being the quality with cost per carat of Rs 600 and the least effective the quality with price per carat of Rs 225.

For best astrological effects, your first choice should be the quality with Chrysoberyl Cat’s Eye price between Rs 9,000/ct and Rs. 22,000/ct. Your second choice should be from the range of price of Cat’s Eye stone in India between Rs 5,000/ct and Rs 9,000/ct. And finally, if budget constrains then you can go with range with price of Cat’s eye gemstone of Rs. 2,200 per carat. Chrysoberyl Cat’s Eye priced below Rs 2,200/ct should be avoided if possible.

Sri Lankan or Ceylonese Cats Eye stone price per carat can be converted into Lasuniya stone price per Ratti by multiplying it by 0.9 (so, Rs 10,000/ct = Rs 9,000/ratti). Most gemstone dealers sell heated and treated Cats Eyes thereby not making you get your money's worth. Some unscrupulous dealers sell Quartz Cat's Eye and pass them off as the Chrysoberyl quality. Therefore, do ensure that you get a trusted lab certification mentioning tests for treatment.

Cat's Eye is a unique gemstone and has been named so because of its striking resemblance to the eye of a cat. This resemblance is caused by the phenomenon known as ‘Chatoyancy’ displayed because of the presence of unique white lines on the surface of the gemstone that look like reflection of light.

The quality of Cats Eye depends upon its cats eye effect, Color and Clarity. The stone should have a smooth surface and be free of spots and natural inclusions. The color should be pure and uniform.

For Astrological purpose, the Cats Eye's quality depends mainly on the absence of spots and blemishes and less on color.

The cut and shape of Cats Eye only has ornamental significance and not astrological. However, it is considered better to have a neatly polished and round surface.

The cats eye effect of a vaidooryam stone should be as strong as possible. Quality of a vaidooryam stone is primarily dependant on the sharpness of its cats eye effect that should move smoothly when the gemstone is turned around its axis.

1. Where Should I Buy Natural Cats Eye?

Be careful as many dealers sell treated or synthetic Cat’s Eye having less or no astrological effects. Some unethical jewelers pass off Quartz Cat's Eye as Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye to unsuspecting customers. Therefore, when you buy Cats Eye Online, ensure that you get a Lab Certificate of its authenticity from a Reputed Lab and that the dealer is ready to get the gemstone certified from any reputed lab of your choice (careful: there are fake labs as well!).

The seller should also have a clear refund policy and hopefully, a large presence (larger organizations are likely to be more careful about their brand and stay away from unethical practices).

2. Which Is The Best substitute for Cats Eye?

Good quality Chrysoberyl Cat’s Eye might be a little expensive for many people. Therefore, you can go for a Quartz Cat’s Eye, which is much cheaper, as a substitute for Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye. However, substitutes are astrologically less effective than the primary stone.

3. Gemstones Related To Cats Eye :

There are many names of Cat's Eye gemstone that are popular among people. Some of the names and their alternate spellings are:-

Vaidurya or Vaidoorya or vaidooryam stone or vaiduryam stone

Sootramani or Sutra Mani

Lehsuniya, Lehsooniya, Lasuniya, Lahsuniya

Viduraja or Vidooraja

Vidalaksha or Bidalaksh

4. Procedure Of Wearing Cats Eye Gemstone :

The best choice as the metal for Cats Eye should be Silver. The second choice as the metal for Cat’s Eye should be Panchdhatu, which should be avoided if possible.