Tiger’s eye beads

Tiger’s eye is named so as it resembles the eye of a tiger. Tiger’s eye has compact fibers of quartz those are compressed inside stone during formation. Light reflects from these fibers which gives the stone a silky appearance. Stone with golden yellow reflection on a brown back ground is called Tiger’s eye. Yellow and brown strips are due to iron oxides. It is generally considered as an anniversary stone for the ninth year of marriage and the birth stone for the sun sign Capricorn.

Tiger’s eye colors vary from brown to brownish yellow and sometimes from blue to blue grey. Tiger’s eye is sometimes given permanent heat treatment.

Tiger’s eye beads are said to have many healing abilities like it relieves high blood pressure. Tiger’s eye beads are helpful against diseases like bronchial, asthma, kidney problems and many more also heals wounds, digestion and stomach problems.

Tiger’s eye beads are used to stimulate wealth and abundance and it enhances the stability to maintain wealth. It creates Harmony i.e. has the power to create order out of chaos. It is said that Tiger’s eye brings calm and serenity from within making you feel calm and composed. Also used for focusing the mind, it is said that Tiger’s eye beads gives protection during travel and increases confidence. Tiger’s eye is very warm and a beneficial stone.

Tiger’ eye beads are usually available in size from 4mm, 6mm. 8mm to 18mm. Common colors in Tiger’s eye is Rich gold with Earthy browns also in unusual colors like red, cream, blue, black. You can use Tiger’s eye beads to make single strand or you can combine it with freshwater pearls. Necklace or bracelet made up of Tiger’s eye looks very stunning.

Protect Tiger’s eye from scratches and sharp blows. Large temperature may affect its structure.

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