Tigers Eye

Tiger Eye has also been known as “Crocidolite cat’s-eye” or “African Cat’s-eye”. It can also have different spelling i.e. tiger’s-eye and tiger eye. Tiger Eye gemstone can be found in South Africa, with the best stones coming from the region of Griqualand West.    

There or other various forms of Tiger Eye, each with their own unique names.  For example, Tiger Eye, Hawk's-eye is similar to tiger eye. The main difference is that the Crocidolite was replaced by quartz.

Tiger Eye has played an important role in history of time. The Roman soldiers wore tiger's-eye as protection during battle. Tiger Eye was believed to have the ability to be all perceive due to its unique appearance.  Tiger Eye is said to do away with the ‘blues’.  Other beliefs include lower blood pressures, psoriasis, and bronchial asthma to just name a few.  

As a jewelry piece, Tiger Eye continues to be widely used as a pendant. This is where its features are best displayed.