Tourmaline (cat's eye)

Item Description

Here is something that truly isn't as common as one might think. Tourmalines come in virtually every color and have some of the most vivid and rich pinks, greens and blues of any gems out there. Cat's Eye stones are created by orienting the stone perpendicular to the tiny fibrous inclusions inside which in turn reflect the light causing an "eye" to appear. This gem is a good blue color cabochon gem, with an average quality "eye" running along the side of the stone. This gem is only a reference cat's eye stone, and is not a top quality gem because the eye is off center. The stone was photographed using a strong pen light to show off the "eye" better, and looks brighter than it does in person.