Cat's eye stone: colors, healing and magical properties

Origin story

The stone became widespread in ancient times. Archaeologists still find jewelry with this mineral, some of which are centuries old. The stone was widely popular among noble people. Until the beginning of the 20th century, the mineral was called the “devil’s stone” because it was believed that it simultaneously had mystical powers and healing properties. The gem was an integral attribute of clairvoyants, healers and magicians. People wore stone products as amulets - due to the difficulty of extracting the mineral, they are not cheap. First, chrysoberyl is mined from the depths of the earth, and after processing in the form of a cabochon, the stone receives the name cat's eye. The price of the product depends on the transparency of the mineral and the brightness of the strip.

Cat's eye stone

Caring for white blue-eyed pets

Do not be afraid of the difficulties of caring for snow-white pets. This is not much more difficult than for other felines. To keep white pets from causing a lot of trouble, you need to follow some rules:

A white cat needs to be bathed more often than a regular cat. In this case, you should use special products for the care of white fur. You can use dry shampoo instead of regular shampoo.
After bathing, the cat’s fur must be dried with a hairdryer so that during the natural drying process it does not have time to get dirty again, and as you know, dirt sticks less to dry fur.
It is necessary to periodically comb out tangles and simply comb.
In a house where a white cat lives, you will have to carry out wet cleaning much more often so that dust and debris do not collect on the fur.
Most white animals have hearing problems. To avoid trouble, the white fluffy dog should not be allowed outside unaccompanied.
Cats with white fur often suffer from exposure to ultraviolet rays. Therefore, snow-white animals should be protected from prolonged exposure to the sun.
Snow white animals often suffer from allergies, so it is important to carefully choose the diet for your pet.

Properties of the stone

Cat's eye stone has a variety of properties.

Physical

The physical properties are the following:

Iridescence color	Gray-green or golden-green. It varies depending on the concentration of impurities it contains.
Form	The mineral can be cut into a cabochon shape, thereby achieving the cat's eye effect.
Method of education	The mineral is mined from sedimentary rocks or created artificially by combining barium titanium and borosilicate glass.

Magical

For several centuries, people have noticed the magical properties of the stone, these include:

The ability to warn its owner about impending trouble or even avert it altogether.
Protection from negative influences, damage, the evil eye, cleansing the aura.
Helping the owner gain self-confidence, good luck in financial matters.
Strengthening a person’s charm, normalizing the thought process, increasing attentiveness.
Strengthening relationships between family members. A person who owns a stone does not experience feelings of jealousy.
Improving relationships with an enemy (for this you need to give the mineral to him).
Gaining optimism, cheerfulness and patience by the owner of the stone.
Recommended for teenagers in adolescence.
The ability to attract wealth (perhaps this is why he was widely popular among aristocrats).

Earrings with cat's eye stone

Medicinal

The cat's eye stone has not only magical properties, but also a number of healing properties:

strengthens joints;
has a positive effect on the respiratory system, making breathing easier;
normalizes the functioning of the digestive organs;
accelerates cell regeneration in bones, promotes rapid healing in fractures;
stabilizes the activity of the nervous system, relieves tension and headaches;
strengthens the walls of blood vessels, restores the cardiovascular system;
helps improve vision;
normalizes sleep;
treats liver and kidney diseases.

Burmese cat.

A gentle pet with a calm character. These blue-eyed cats cannot tolerate loud noises, are excellent conversationalists for their owners, and love to “talk” with their owner.

The second name for blue-eyed beauties is sacred Burma. This is due to the fact that this breed was bred in temples by monks who sincerely believe in the reincarnation of souls. Legend has it that the Burmese cat is a kind of vessel in which the soul of a deceased person is located. The Burmese cat is most suitable for choleric and phlegmatic people.

Color spectrum

The mineral is suitable for creative people: actors, artists, teachers, military personnel, diplomats. Both men and women can wear the gem. It gives determination to timid people, calms aggressive ones, and inspires creative ones.

Yellow color is suitable for teachers and church workers. It helps convince people that what you say is true. It is better to wear it in the form of a ring or pendant.

Silver jewelry with stone

Golden brown - for powerful people holding managerial positions, administrators, and the military. Gives you self-confidence and raises your authority in the eyes of your subordinates. To achieve maximum effect, the stone should be worn in visible places.

Golden-green is an indispensable assistant for accountants, bankers, and businessmen. The gem brings good luck in business, profitable deals and a flow of clients. Wear gloves with a stone or a rosary. The stone can also be stored in a wallet, which will increase your wealth. The dark green “eye” is recommended for artists and working people. The mineral concentrates attention, relaxes the nervous system, relieves stress, and warns against colds. You can wear a pendant or bracelets with a gem. Also suitable for people with respiratory diseases.

Blue is for dreamers; it can push a person to achieve their cherished goals.

Blue - recommended for timid and insecure people; it will give them confidence in their abilities.

A pink stone will come in handy for impressionable people or those who are looking for their soulmate. It will help you find family happiness and also get rid of insomnia.

White color attracts good luck, gives confidence in the future, and enhances intuition.

Purple stones have a beneficial effect on the nervous system. The combination of several colors (red and blue) will attract romance into the relationship and direct the owner in the right direction.

The black color of the mineral will emphasize leadership qualities and help achieve success.

Artificial cat eye

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 $7-25.

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.

Amulets and talismans

Cat's eye is used in various types of jewelry. The presence of the mineral in the ring will repel negative energy and protect you from the evil eye. A gem in a pendant will give confidence and charm, and relieve illness. A bracelet, beads or rosary will help calm the nervous system, reduce anxiety and moral stress.

Earrings with blue stone

The stone is used not only for making jewelry; it can be used to decorate boxes and candlesticks. You cannot consciously use the magical properties of the stone to achieve goals (attract fortune in gambling). The mineral will benefit a person with good intentions and pure motives. The properties of the gem are better revealed in direct contact with the human body. By placing the stone in a prominent place in your home, you will create a feeling of comfort and strengthen family ties.

Breeds not included in the top ten most famous

Among the variety of cat breeds with blue eyes, there are also breeds that exhibit blue eyes, although not so often.

Ragdolls

Russian white

The breed has a rather fragile build and a calm, balanced character. The body is covered with white dense hair of medium length. There are individuals with blue, amber and green eyes, but blue-eyed offspring are in great demand.

Javanese

This breed was bred artificially by crossing an Abyssinian cat and a Siamese. The result is a breed that has the grace of the Abyssinian and the independence of the Siamese, as well as a variety of coat colors.

Blue-eyed offspring appear with a pure white color, as well as individuals who have inherited the coloring features of the Siamese.

White sphinx

Recently, it is increasingly possible to see a white sphinx in a person’s home. These animals, distinguished by their pinkish skin color, have blue eyes, which is evidence of their purebred. This breed requires special care and attention, but they are affectionate and calm, especially if the owner is near them.

How to recognize a fake?

Due to the difficulty of extraction, the price of the stone is comparable to the price of diamond or cubic zirconia; in terms of strength, it is not inferior to ruby or sapphire. Borosilicate glass is often used in jewelry. Recently, cat's eyes have been made from ulexite (it is several times cheaper than chrysoberyl or quartz), which reduces the price of the finished product, while at the same time the mineral is more susceptible to mechanical damage.

You can distinguish an original from a fake by a vertical or horizontal strip running along the stone. In natural it is straight, but in synthetic it can be crescent-shaped or zigzag. Another difference is the density of the stone. A gem, due to its strength, can easily scratch glass or iron, but only a diamond, ruby or sapphire will leave a mark on it. The original stone lights up in the dark like a cat’s pupil, and if you wipe it with a cloth, the color will be much brighter than before. Counterfeits do not glow in the dark. Synthetic stones are predominantly made in bright green or yellow-brown, often small in diameter, and slightly transparent. Large stones are always cloudy. A real gem has a brown or green sheen; fakes can shimmer in different shades.

Why do cats have blue eyes?

Blue eyes in a cat in combination with a white fur coat depend on three reasons:

Effect of the dominant white W gene on coat pigment. Every animal has this gene. When this gene is dominant, cats are born pure white. But only snow-white animals can have blue eyes.
The presence of a special genetic code (CACA) on the X chromosome. Animals with this combination of genes are called albinos. And, as a rule, they should have red eyes. But in cats, CASA colors the iris of the eyes blue. In the dark or under direct light, the blue eyes of albino cats will glow reddish.
Multiple white spots on the cat's face, merging into a common coat. In this case, the white color of the coat, falling on the iris, transmits the dominant W gene and makes the eyes blue.

Also, a certain breed of cat has blue eyes. They call her Ojos Azules. In Spanish it means "blue eyes". This breed's coat color can vary, but its eye color is only blue.

Who is it suitable for?

Although the stone is considered universal, its properties can increase or decrease depending on the zodiac sign. This gem is ideal for those whose element is Water: Pisces, Scorpios, Cancers. These signs will be able to feel all the magical power and healing power of the stone to the fullest. It will help Cancers get rid of pessimism and improve relationships with people around them.

Because of their temper and ambition, Scorpios are capable of turning a quiet and calm person into their enemy. This sign is recommended to give preference to blue minerals. Cancers and Scorpios should not wear cat's eye jewelry with other stones. For Pisces, an amulet with a stone will serve as a protector and assistant. It will bring passion back into relationships and fill family life with new colors.

Single Libra women, having acquired the stone, will become calmer and their attractiveness will increase. Virgo men will exude self-confidence. The ever-doubting Gemini will gain conviction and begin to dictate terms themselves. Aggressive Aries will become more balanced, calm and attentive. The cat's eye for this sign can be combined with alexandrite.

The most resistant to the influence of the stone are Leos, who initially possess the most powerful energy of fire. A red mineral is suitable for this sign. The stone is not recommended for Capricorns, Taurus and Aquarius; it will only absorb their power without giving anything in return.

Based on the system of selecting stones by name, the cat's eye is suitable for: Maria, Ekaterina, Anastasia, Karina, Elizaveta, Alexandra and Rose. Male representatives: Ilya, Alexander, Evgeniy, Ivan, Kirill, Peter, Konstantin and Nikolai.

Breeds of white blue-eyed cats

Turkish Angora

Among the most popular breeds all over the world, the Turkish Angora occupies not the last place. It first appeared in the 16th century, and its peak of popularity came in the 19th century. But at this time, the craze for the Persian breed significantly reduced the population of the oriental beauty. Only in the 20th century did American and Turkish breeders struggle to restore the breed's numbers.

Basic breed standards

The body of the Angora cat is quite proportional. A small wedge-shaped head sits on a slender, graceful neck. Chic adds a “collar” of long wool. On the top of the head there are large, pointed ears with soft tassels at the tips.

The slenderness of the breed is added by a muscular body and long legs, with the hind legs being slightly higher than the front ones.

The long, fluffy tail attracts a lot of attention. The coat is quite silky, without undercoat.

Representatives of this breed are medium in size and weigh from 2 to 5 kilograms.

Character of the Turkish Angora

Owners of this breed never get bored. The Angora is quite playful and at the same time very curious. He behaves evenly, affectionately, and respectfully with all family members. But the owner gets the most heat. Doesn't like to be alone and gets very sad. But if other animals live in the house, then the fluffy beauty easily finds a common language with them and activities to her liking.

Khao Mani cat

The Khao Mani breed appeared in Thailand in the 14th century and is classified as a relic breed. The name of the breed means “white pearl”. Local residents strictly ensured that the beautiful cat did not leave the country. Only in the 20th century was it possible to transport kao mani to America, where its breeding began.

Among the representatives of this species you can find individuals with different eyes: brown and blue.

Basic breed standards

In terms of size, the cat belongs to the medium category. Weight reaches 3-6 kg. Khao mani looks compact. The head is wedge-shaped, small in size. Small ears are spaced widely on the sides. But the eyes are large, almond-shaped, deep blue. It is not uncommon for eyes to be different colors.

The limbs and tail are of medium length. The legs are slender, the tail is not very fluffy, tapering towards the tip.

The coat is soft, silky, without undercoat. The color is exclusively white.

Character

The character of Kao Mani is easy-going and sociable. He communicates with all family members equally affectionately and respectfully. He spends most of his waking hours in outdoor games. Loves to play with members of the household or with other animals with whom they get along easily. Kao Mani is a very gentle cat, constantly requiring care and affection. Lack of attention can make you feel sad and depressed. The cat expresses its desires with its voice and quite persistently.

Foreign white

Representatives of this breed appeared as a result of painstaking work on crossing representatives of the Siamese and British Shorthair breeds. These cats have only white fur and blue eyes of different shades. standards do not allow a different color.

Basic breed standards

The Foreign White is a medium-sized cat and weighs 3-6 kg. By all standards it is similar to an Oriental cat. The body is long and muscular, but the bones of the skeleton do not stick out. The head is medium-sized and wedge-shaped. On the top of the head there are long erect ears. Thanks to the work of breeders, Foreign Whites have exceptionally blue eyes, shaped like almonds and slightly slanted.

The coat is very short and lies tightly to the body. The tail is long.

Character

By nature, white beauties are very socialized; they find excellent contact with both people and other animals. Quite curious, they strive to be in the center of all events. They love to play, but they do this only with the owner's permission. If members of the household are resting, the Foreign White will settle down nearby and will not disturb anyone. Perfect for older people. “Not verbose”, they only speak up when drawing attention to themselves, for example, going out or when it’s time to eat.

British cat

When you mention a cat of the British breed, an image of a smoky or blue color pops up. Completely white British people, and even those with blue eyes, are very rare. But white is not an exception, but an exterior standard. Eyes, according to the standard, can be coffee, brown, orange or greenish. Due to the variety of eye colors, the likelihood of combining white coat color and blue eyes is negligible.

According to legend, the appearance of the British cat on the territory of Foggy Albion is attributed to the Roman Emperor Claudius. Over the long years of their existence, the population of the British has grown to incredible sizes, so they were considered street cats. After World War II, the number of cats dropped to almost nothing and English breeders had to completely revive the breed.

Basic breed standards

In terms of size, the British beard belongs to medium-sized cats. Weight ranges from 3.5 to 6 kg. But thanks to their dense, knitted body and “plush” coat with a thick undercoat, they look large. The massiveness is added by a large round head with small rounded ears on an equally massive short neck. Large beautiful eyes give the breed expressiveness.

The paws are short, thick, with pink pads. The tail is of medium length, moderately fluffy.

Character

The cats of the British kingdom, like representatives of the human race, have a calm, imposing character. They are sociable, but do not express their feelings openly. They love to retire to a secluded corner and easily tolerate loneliness. Mental abilities are above average, have excellent memory.

Scottish cat breed

The closest relative of the British cat, the Scottish cat, looks like a plush toy. Snow-white tartan is very rare, so its value is quite high. The breed first appeared in Scotland from the crossing of British breed cats.

Basic breed standards

The body of the Scottish cat is streamlined, dense with a wide, massive chest. A large, round head crowns a short neck. Plump, massive cheeks are located on both sides of a small, short nose. On the top of the head there are ears at a considerable distance. Scottish Straights have straight ears, while Scottish Folds have fold ears.

The coat can be either short, resembling soft plush when touched, or long, flowing, silky. The undercoat is present in both species and corresponds to the color.

The paws are short and thick. The tail is not long, but mobile.

Character

The Scottish breed, like its closest relatives, has a calm, balanced character. Some individuals are even phlegmatic. They are very peaceful, but in moments of danger they are able to fight back. They communicate evenly with all family members, without singling out anyone in particular.

Cats are very silent, “not verbose.” Their voice can only be heard when absolutely necessary. They love secluded corners.

Persian cats

Charming Persian cats with white fur and aquamarine eyes are a rarity. There are not so many lucky ones who own white Persians.

There are several legends on the occasion of the appearance of the breed. One of them says that the cat was brought from Persia. Representatives of the breed owe their appearance to domestic cats and wild cats. According to another version, domestic Persian cats and long-haired Siberian cats participated in the creation of the breed.

Basic breed standards

By standards, Persians are considered large cats; their weight can reach 7 kg. With such a weight, the body is large and squat, thanks to short but stable legs. The head is quite large, the neck is short, which gives the impression that the head smoothly merges into the body. The ears are small, set wide apart. The nose is flattened, its color depends on the color of the coat.

The special pride of Persian cats is their fur. It is quite long, in some cases reaching 20 cm, and it is smooth and flowing. There is also long hair on the small tail.

Character

The Persian breed is quite calm and balanced. Cats seem to know about their beauty. That's why they sit proudly on their rug and look around importantly. They get along well with all the inhabitants of the house, both people and animals. They love to play with toys. They feel good in large companies and do not tolerate loneliness well.

Orientals

Among Orientals, completely white individuals are rare. The entire color consists of two colors - white and pink. The ears and pads on the paws are pink.

The Oriental cat came to Europe from Thailand at the end of the 19th century. And the first individuals appeared in the 14th century. Local residents strictly ensured that their beauties did not leave their native country. They were prohibited from taking part in exhibitions. But at the very first exhibition in the twentieth century, orientals received recognition.

Basic breed standards

Orientals are quite graceful creatures. Their graceful, muscular body rests on long, thin limbs. The neck is also long, connecting the narrow wedge-shaped head to the body.

Short wool is very soft, similar to fluff. The lack of undercoat gives the impression that the cat is naked. But some species have long, silky hair with a shiny sheen.

The weight of an Oriental cat can reach 8 kg.

Character

This breed is quite active. The kittens don’t sit for a minute, they rush all over the apartment, turning everything in the apartment upside down. They love to climb higher; curtains serve as a “ladder”. Adult cats are less mobile, but lying on the couch all day is not in their rules. In order for the energy to find an outlet, they need to be occupied with various games.

Orientals communicate well with all members of the household, but they love the owner most of all. They are attached to him and follow on his heels. At the same time, they constantly “talk”, demanding attention. But if suddenly something goes wrong, the cat gets offended and retires. The resentment quickly passes if the owner offers a new game.

Maine Coons

Among the Maine Coon breed there are also white individuals with blue eyes. The breed appeared in America in the 19th century and quickly won love. The breed appeared in its natural environment, according to some sources from a lynx, according to others - from a raccoon.

Basic breed standards

The domestic giant gains weight up to 8 or even 10 kg. The body is large, rectangular in shape with a wide chest. The head is large and square. On the muzzle, slanted eyes are set wide. They resemble an oval in shape. The ears are large and set close to each other. The shape resembles a triangle - wide at the base and tapering towards the tip.

The coat is of medium length and lies close to the body. There is a soft undercoat. There is no fur on the belly, only undercoat. The tail is long, reaches the head, fluffy, tapers to the tip.

Character

A Maine Coon raised in a natural environment needs constant attention. They get along well with people and especially love children. They establish contact with other animals selectively. It is dangerous to keep a chinchilla, hamster, or rat with a cat. A born hunter can mistake them for prey and attack the animal.

The Maine Coon is a rather energetic animal. To release energy, it must be occupied with active games. Running after a toy mouse and catching soap bubbles is a cat’s favorite pastime.

The Maine Coon has a fairly high intelligence. During communication with the owner, he gets used to understanding him literally at one glance.

Sphinxes

The first mentions of hairless cats appeared in ancient Aztec frescoes. The modern image was created in Canada in the city of Toronto in 1966. The Russian branch of sphinxes originates in Rostov-on-Don. The birth of a new breed was quite simple: an ordinary domestic cat gave birth to a completely hairless kitten.

Basic breed standards

Breed standards note that the Canadian Sphynx has a dense, muscular body with an elongated wedge-shaped head. Due to the lack of hair, the skin is velvety and somewhat hot to the touch with a large number of folds. The head is connected to the body by a long graceful neck. The head has large ears set wide apart and medium-sized almond-shaped eyes.

The tail is long without hair, tapering towards the tip. And the legs are small, with the hind legs being slightly longer than the front ones.

Character

Sphinxes are very welcoming and friendly to everyone. But they choose one owner, to whom they become attached in everything. Therefore, if you have to part, then sphinxes take the parting very hard.

The lack of fur forces the animal to constantly look for a warm place. They love to sit on the radiator, warm blanket, pillows. But once you entice them to play, the sphinxes immediately respond and can play for hours. Quite smart, easy to train, and can perform simple tricks.

Javanese

The Javanese cat is a close relative of the Orientals. Bright blue eyes are a common occurrence for the Javanese, but white color is very rare. This fairly young breed was developed at the end of the twentieth century in North America and Canada.

Basic breed standards

The graceful, flexible cat has beautiful, pointed shapes. Has strong muscles. The neck is thin, long, graceful. The head is proportional, like all Orientals, and has a wedge shape. The ears are large, triangular, with rounded tips, set wide on the top of the head.

The coat is long, thin, silky, and fits tightly to the body. There is no undercoat.

The tail is long, reaching to the shoulders. The tail has the longest and fluffiest fur.

Character

When a Javanese cat gets into the house, it will not let anyone get bored. Her irrepressible energy comes out in games, but most of all the cat loves to hunt. She is strongly attached to her owner and requires constant attention.

Javanese is highly intelligent. He easily learns simple tricks and is very good at opening doors and drawers.

The Javanese cat perfectly captures the mood of the owner; if necessary, it can hide in a secluded place. It is difficult to endure loneliness and separation from the owner. They love children very much and stoically endure all their “love.”

Care and storage

Despite the strength of the mineral, it must be handled carefully to prevent the stone from falling. The products should be stored in a tight case or box, avoiding temperature changes and contact with other stones. Avoid interaction with household chemicals and acids. Products are cleaned with a weak soap solution using a cotton swab or flannel cloth, and then wiped dry. If the item is worn daily, then once a month it must be rinsed under running water for five minutes to cleanse it of negative energy. If you do not take care of the stone, it will not have beneficial properties and will become an ordinary piece of jewelry.

Since ancient times, the cat's eye has been considered a talisman against damage, the evil eye and negative influences. Such amulets are ideal for public people. They add attractiveness and charm to women. Owners of the stone note a positive effect on health, relationships with loved ones, creative success and improved well-being.

Himalayan cat.

They are such independent animals that they are not inferior in this even to the Siamese breed. The coat of Himalayan cats resembles the Persian breed, and the blue eyes do not leave any person indifferent.

It is important to remember that the aggressiveness of this cat breed is much stronger than that of some other independent cats. Finding a common language with such a pet is extremely difficult. In addition to the thick coat, which requires constant care, it is necessary to carefully monitor the condition of the eyes, ears and claws of these cats. Not all cat lovers are able to provide regular quality care for Himalayan cats.

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.