Cat's Eye Heart
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Turn it in the light and watch a band of light roll across the surface.
The effect—called chatoyancy, from the French chat (cat) and oeil (eye)—happens when fibrous mineral inclusions run parallel within the stone's structure and reflect a narrow band of light back toward the eye, moving as the angle changes. This piece is carved in a heart form and polished to the high dome necessary for the chatoyant band to appear. Cat's eye material occurs in multiple mineral species; notable sources include Sri Lanka, Brazil, China, and Zimbabwe, depending on variety.
Cat's eye stones appear across many gem traditions and cultures for their distinctive optical property. In the third eye and root chakra tradition they are associated with awareness, protection, and grounding.
A carving that rewards the person who handles it—the effect disappears when the light is flat and reappears when it isn't.
Every crystal is hand-picked for exceptional beauty, quality and energetic integrity, then vortex-charged in Sedona’s sacred energy. This process infuses each piece with a high-frequency presence, delivering a crystal experience that feels as powerful as it looks.