Tiger's Eye Necklace

Perhaps no other stone makes for a more mysterious and beautiful ornament than Tiger’s Eye jewelry. Also spelled “Tigereye” and known as “Cateye,” the Tiger's Eye gemstone gets its name from its rich brown and yellow stripes that resemble the eye of a cat. The effect in Tiger’s Eye necklaces and jewelry is created when oriented fibers of crocidolite are replaced by silica. Tiger’s Eye gems are actually quartz minerals and have a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale.

  For thousands of years, Tiger’s Eye jewelry has been worn by people for its protective qualities. The Tiger's Eye gemstone is known to protect one during times of travel and is said to enhance luck and prosperity – often monetarily. A Tiger’s Eye necklace makes a great gift, and not only looks stunningly attractive, it is supposed to aid in healing a number of health problems, such as high blood pressure, heart disease and even skin problems. Roman soldiers actually wore Tiger’s Eye jewelry into battle, and it has been widely used in pendants, amulets and talisman.

  More than any other gemstone jewelry, Tiger’s Eye jewelry is ideally suited to help those who are frail, sick or lack confidence. But one does not need to be frail or sick to enjoy the benefits and beauty of Tiger’s Eye jewelry. Kings and queens from years past enjoyed the use of Tiger’s Eye gemstones, as have business owners and people who wanted to benefit from the stone's ability to add clarity to their life. The best Tiger’s Eye gemstones usually come from South Africa.

  Tiger’s Eye gemstones are associated with Gemini and it is the anniversary stone for the 9th year of marriage. Wearing Tiger’s Eye jewelry is an excellent way to ground yourself, and the stone itself can help to foster positive change. People who have ADD or negative emotional states can benefit by wearing a Tiger’s Eye necklace or a Tiger’s Eye ring. Besides all its healing benefits, Tiger’s Eye jewelry really stands out as unique among gemstones and goes very well with shades of brown and yellow. Give it a try and see our complete line of Tiger's Eye jewelry today!