Tiger's eye is a yellow-brown gemstone prized for its unique beauty and varied origins, notably in South Africa and Australia. This stone, often used in jewelry, is ideal for those seeking a natural aesthetic while benefiting from its symbolic history, linked to protection and good luck.
Tiger's eye is a gemstone (formerly known as a "semi-precious stone") appreciated in jewelry and lithotherapy alike. In a bracelet, ring or necklace, its unique yellow-brown color appeals to men and women alike.
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Tiger's eye is a fine yellow-brown stone that owes its name to its resemblance to the eyes... of a tiger. But it wasn't always so named. The Mesopotamians called it Oculus Belus, which translates as the eye of Belus. This name refers to Belus-Marduk, the god of fortune and the most powerful of the Babylonian gods.
Known since antiquity for the creation of ornamental objects and jewelry, tiger's eye has survived the ages. During the Roman Empire, this gemstone was used by warriors as a talisman to protect them in battle and to give them courage. In the Middle Ages, it was worn as a pendant to ward off spells and ward off the evil eye.
Among Amerindians, this natural stone is considered a powerful sacred stone. According to their beliefs, tiger's eye stone had magical powers capable of protecting against curses, evil spirits and negative energies. It was also a great help for meditation and for connecting with nature.
Among the Chinese, the stone is considered a good-luck stone. Ideally placed in a feng shui-compliant home, it is said to bring positive energies. The Chinese also consider it a stone of good fortune, attracting wealth and prosperity.
In the 19th century, deposits were discovered in South Africa. Believing it to be an extremely rare stone, it was classified as a precious stone and commanded a very high price.
But other deposits were discovered in North Africa during the 20th century. Tiger's eye was no longer a rare stone. Its price was devalued and it was reclassified as a semi-precious stone.
This gemstone belongs to the quartz family. It has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale and a density of 2.68.
It forms in igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks. It is composed mainly of silicon dioxide.
Tiger's eye belongs to a family of stones known as "eyed" stones, such as cat's eye, falcon's eye, snake's eye and bull's eye, which were highly prized in the Middle Ages...
Opaque, this gemstone is yellow-brown with darker brown lines.
There are rare reddish, blue-gray and green varieties.
When tiger's eye is simply heated and turns red, it is called bull's eye. If it turns blue, it's called hawk's eye. This is a natural phenomenon; the stone is not tinted.
The main deposits are in Western Australia, Burma, South Africa, Brazil, the United States, China, Namibia, India, Sri Lanka, Madagascar and Russia.
In lithotherapy, tiger's eye is considered a powerful stone of protection. It protects against black magic, spells and curses.
It is said to refocus energies and thoughts, and to encourage perseverance in achieving one's goals. It harmonizes yin and yang.
Placed in a room in the home, it acts as a barrier to negativity.
Linked to the solar plexus chakra (third chakra), this natural stone encourages decision-making and self-esteem. Placed on the root chakra (first chakra), it would be useful for achieving greater emotional stability and self-confidence.
Tiger's eye is often used as a meditation stone.
Please note: our gemstones are not sold for lithotherapy. Natural stones are no substitute for medical expertise or treatment.
Like all stones used for lithotherapy, tiger's eye stones need to be cleaned and recharged regularly to retain their beauty and all their benefits.
To purify it, simply immerse it in a container of salted distilled water for a few hours (avoid tap water, as limescale can damage your stone). Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with a soft cloth.
You can also pass it over incense smoke or bury it in the ground for a few hours.
If you wish to recharge your tiger's eye stone, place it in sunlight or moonlight for a few hours. Tiger's eye is resistant to heat and light.
To enhance this ritual, place your stone on a quartz cluster.
This gemstone blends equally well with the cool tones of925 Silver andStainless Steel, as with the warm tones of Gold-Plated and Gold-Filled. It's the perfect material for a wide range of handcrafted jewelry!
In lithotherapy, this stone should not be worn alone, as it is so powerful that it may cancel out the benefits of other gemstones. However, to reinforce its protective qualities, you can combine it withblack tourmaline, black onyx or obsidian. To reinforce its protection against negative energies, combine it with pyrite. To boost self-confidence, try the carnelian-tiger's eye duo.
What stone shouldn't I wear with tiger's eye? Tiger's eye is a dynamic stone, so don't combine it with soothing stones such as amethyst, howlite or rose quartz.
Several natural stones are associated with the sign of Leo: tiger's eye, citrine, carnelian, jasper and amber.
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