Tigers eye jewelry features golden-brown quartz that displays chatoyancy, the optical cat eye effect created by parallel silk fiber inclusions within the stone. This variety of chalcedony rates 6.5-7 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it suitable for daily wear in rings, pendants, and bracelets. Our collection of pure tigers eye pieces pairs this South African and Australian quartz with .925 sterling silver settings. Browse over 130,000 in-stock designs with free US shipping.
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Chatoyancy occurs when light reflects off parallel fibrous inclusions within the quartz. These fibers are remnants of crocidolite that transformed during the stone's formation.
Yes, tigers eye rates 6.5-7 on the Mohs hardness scale, comparable to quartz. This makes it resistant to scratches and suitable for rings, bracelets, and other frequently worn pieces.
Most commercial tigers eye is mined in South Africa and Western Australia. Deposits also exist in India, Myanmar, and parts of the United States.