Oval Tiger's-Eye Cabochon

Tiger's Eye is a member of the quartz family and one of the most popular gemstones in the lapidary and jewelry trade — prized for its accessibility, affordability, and durability in finished pieces. Its defining characteristic is chatoyancy, commonly known as the "cat's eye" or "wavy eye" optical effect. When light reflects across the gem's silky, fibrous internal structure, a luminous band of light appears to shift and glide across the surface, giving the stone its signature all-seeing eye appearance.

These oval cabochons display the warm, earthy color palette Tiger's Eye is known for — ranging from yellowish-brown to rich brown, with occasional reddish-brown tones. The smooth, domed cabochon cut is ideal for showcasing chatoyancy and works beautifully in rings, pendants, earrings, and bracelets. With a hardness suitable for everyday wear, Tiger's Eye is a reliable choice for production jewelry and custom metalsmithing projects alike.

To clean, use warm, soapy water. Use of an ultrasonic or steam cleaner is generally considered safe for this stone.

Features

• Natural Tiger's Eye gemstone — no treatments applied
• Striking chatoyancy ("cat's eye" optical effect) produced by fibrous internal structure
• Warm yellowish-brown to brown color palette with earthy reddish-brown tones
• Smooth oval cabochon cut enhances light reflection and chatoyancy display
• Member of the quartz family — durable and well-suited for everyday jewelry wear
• Available in a wide range of sizes to suit varied design and setting requirements

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