Tiger Eye (tiger’s eye) is a chatoyant gemstone that is a metamorphic rock with a golden to red-brown color and silky luster. It is a member of the quartz family. Chatoyant indicates that the gemstone shows a band of bright reflected light caused by aligned inclusions in the stone. A stone that is metamorphic means that it developed under great heat or pressure such as the folding of the layers of the earth’s strata.
It is found in Australia, China, Namibia, South Africa, US, and UK
Other names can include: haw-eye, falcon’s eye, zebra eye and cat’s eye
Types of tiger eye
Blue Tiger’s eye – stress relief
The blue tiger’s eye is another variety of this unique stone, and perfect for everyone dealing with anxiety and stress. The stone soothes emotions and reduces stress levels. It helps with fear and anger as well as other negative emotions.
Green Tiger’s eye – strengthening beliefs
The green tiger’s eye protects against losing money and curses. It attracts wealth, success, and good fortune. It boosts self-esteem, confidence, and improves astral visions. The green stone improves energy flow. It helps to remove negative thoughts. It also helps to deal with depressive emotions.
Red Tiger’s eye – the symbol of success and wealth
The red tiger’s eye is one of the most popular varieties of this stone, as it is thought this stone represents wealth and success. It can be used as a talisman to increase positive energy and money flow, as well as increase fortune. It can help to reduce negative aspects of depression, apathy, add self-esteem, courage, and motivation
Tiger’s Iron
Tiger’s Iron is a rock composed of tiger’s eye, red jasper, and black hematite. It is characterized by wavy stripes of colors and shine, that create an attractive pattern which makes it extremely precious for jewelry making. Tiger’s iron is mostly mined in South Africa and West Australia.
Tiger eye is a 7 out of 10 on the Mohrs scale making it perfect for everyday wear.
Why is Tiger Eye Special?
The appreciation of tiger eye crosses many civilizations and is long associated with protection especially by warriors .
Tiger Eye has been revered throughout history.
Ancient Egypt
The ancient Egyptians believed that the stone's bands of gold were the rays of the sun god and associated it with the sun's power. Pharaohs and other high-ranking officials wore tiger's eye jewelry for strength and vitality, and it was also placed in their tombs to help guide them in the afterlife.
Ancient China
The tiger was an important symbol in ancient China, and tiger's eye was carved into small tigers to protect the wearer.
Rome
Roman soldiers carried carved tiger's eye (and often incorporated into their breast plate) into battle as a protective talisman to give them strength and deflect weapons and give them courage.
Greece
The Greeks wore tiger's eye jewelry to strengthen their focus and for protection.
It is also thought to be a powerful energizer used to amplify internal strength which may be dormant or repressed.
It gained the moniker of the “all seeing eye”
Wearing or combining tier eye with amber, lapis lazuli, hematite and citrine can amplify its positive energy and create a powerful synergy that promotes healing, protection and prosperity.
The month for which tiger eye is a birthstone seems to be open for debate, we found June as it is the birthstone of Gemini, Taurus, Leo and Capricorn.
How to Care for Tiger Eye Jewelry:
Use a soft cloth and gentle soap and water to clean the tiger eye. Follow the cleaning with a soft dry cloth should do the trick.
Try to prevent cosmetics, lotions, sunscreens from encountering the stone.
Our artist friends here at Sundara Joon have been hard at work making some beautiful pieces incorporating this special stone. Check out their special jewelry for yourself. Peridot is a wonderfully popular stone on its own but is equally lovely when paired with other colorful gemstones.
