Buy Yellow Cat's Eye Opal Gems

Opals are one of the most varied of all gemstones. They are most famous for their dazzling play-of-color phenomenon where a rainbow of colors can jump and dance before your eyes but they can also be found in array of single colored stones such as bright orange fire opals or yellow cat's eye opals.

What is a yellow Cat's Eye Opal?

Yellow Cat's Opal is a phenomenal type of Opal that is created by the presence of fibers or needles within the stone which can reflect light. When properly and skillfully shaped and polished, the gemstone resembles the eye of a cat, hence the name.

Where is yellow Cat's Eye Opal found?

Yellow cat's eye opals are particularly rare with only Madagascar and Tanzania seen as reliable sources although Brazil is also thought to be a potential supplier. Idaho in the US and Western Australia have produced some unusually colorful examples which also display play-of-color but quite a weak eye.

Is yellow Cat's Eye Opal valuable?

Yellow cat's eye opals are both a popular and very valuable gemstone that is genuinely rare, being found only in a few deposits in the world.

Yellow Cat's Eye Opal Price

The price of a yellow cat's eye opal is primarily determined by the distinctiveness of the eye as well as it being well-centered and appearing to glide smoothly across the surface of the stone as it is moved in the light. After this the color of the stone can also be a factor. In general, most yellow cat's eye opals will range from $2 - $15 per carat no matter the size.

Is yellow Cat's Eye Opal treated?

Yellow cat's eye opals are not artificially enhanced or treated in any way other than the cutting and polishing that creates stunning gemstones.

What jewelry is yellow Cat's Eye Opal suitable for?

Yellow cat's eye opals have a rating of 5.5 to 6.5 on Mohs hardness scale which is quite a low rating for jewelry items however they are always cut into cabochons with round domed tops and flat bottoms so there are no easily chipped corners or edges to worry about. Yellow cat's eye opals are very unique gemstones so one-off pendants or rings with protective settings would be the ideal use in jewelry.

Is yellow Cat's Eye Opal a birthstone?

Yellow cat's eye opals are a birthstone of October and would make an ideal gift for anyone who has a birthday in that month. A yellow cat's eye opal can be used as a traditional gemstone gift for the 14th wedding anniversary.