Tiger's Eye is a member of the quartz family and one of the top-selling gemstones among jewelers and metalsmiths. Its enduring popularity stems from its striking optical phenomenon known as chatoyancy — when light reflects off the stone's fibrous internal structure, a luminous, wavy band appears across the surface, evoking the appearance of a watchful eye. Known historically as the All-Seeing Eye, Tiger's Eye displays warm, earthy tones ranging from yellowish-brown and brownish-yellow to reddish-brown. These heart-shaped cabochons are well-suited for pendants, rings, brooches, and other jewelry designs where a bold focal stone is desired.
Tiger's Eye is readily available, affordably priced, and durable enough for everyday wear, making it an excellent choice for production jewelry as well as one-of-a-kind pieces. Available in a range of heart sizes to accommodate a variety of settings and designs.
Features
- Genuine Tiger's Eye cabochons in a heart shape
- Displays natural chatoyancy — the distinctive optical cat's eye effect
- Warm yellowish-brown to reddish-brown color tones
- No treatment applied
- Durable quartz-family gemstone — ideal for everyday wear
- Available in eight sizes from 6x6mm to 20x20mm
- Care: clean with warm, soapy water; ultrasonic and steam cleaning are generally safe
Specifications
| Stone Type |
Tiger's Eye |
| Gem Family |
Quartz |
| Shape |
Heart Cabochon |
| Color |
Yellowish-brown to reddish-brown |
| Optical Effect |
Chatoyancy (cat's eye) |
| Treatment |
None |
| Cleaning |
Warm soapy water; ultrasonic and steam are generally safe |
Available Options
| Part # |
Size |
| 926-006 |
6x6mm |
| 926-008 |
8x8mm |
| 926-010 |
10x10mm |
| 926-012 |
12x12mm |
| 926-014 |
14x14mm |
| 926-016 |
16x16mm |
| 926-018 |
18x18mm |
| 926-020 |
20x20mm |