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Remove filtersThe golden brown gemstone Tiger’s Eye belongs to the quartz family with varying concentrations of iron. This creates the most noticeable of Tiger Eye properties, the alternating light and dark stripes in the stone, which are reminiscent of a cat’s eye. When you look at the gem from a different point of view, the luster also changes. Raw Tiger Eye is found in Australia, Mexico, South Africa and the United States, among other places. In the past, it was worn as a talisman against negative influences.
The stone has been known and popular for centuries. The ancient Greeks used the Tiger Eye stones to give them a good mood and to strengthen the senses, such as vision and smell. In addition, they believed that the stone protected them from negative influences such as people with bad intentions. Around the Middle Ages, Tiger Eye gemstones with their repelling effect were widely used as Talisman Amulet. It was believed to protect the wearer from black magic and the Evil Eye. In the nineteenth century, the blue and yellow varieties became popular because of their value and decorative appearance. At the end of this century they were called Tiger’s Eye and Falcon’s Eye, so that they were not confused. In South Africa, legends circulated about gold and diamonds, which attracted many people to the Prieska region. Large amounts of Tiger’s Eye and Falcon’s Eye were discovered here. The price of this stone was at first as high as that of the Diamond, but the price dropped quickly when these large stocks were discovered.
The meaning of the name Tiger’s Eye comes from the reflection of the light in the stone. It looks like a cat’s eye. In addition, the stone could give strength, courage and confidence, “The Eye of the Tiger” so to speak. According to enthusiasts, the stone makes you energetic and self-confident, which in turn suits the tough tiger.
Additionally Tiger Eye crystals are also said to give perseverance, decisiveness and analytical ability. For this reason, the stone is widely used during studying and other tasks that require concentration. When wearing the stone you could also become inquisitive, creative, and curious. Cats are curious after all! Tiger’s Eye is also used in exciting situations, such as an important presentation or a job interview. It could make you less shy and give you strength and confidence in the face of fears, bullying, and negative feelings. Finally, the yellow tiger’s eye could be a good aid in making decisions, by giving insight into ourselves and helping you to see situations better.
Tiger’s Eye is believed to help relieve pain and cramps, especially with abdominal pain, muscle pain, joint pain and intestinal cramps. The effect of Tiger Eye could also have a positive influence on the endocrine system, the stomach, the spine, the nervous system, the reproductive organs and fertility, the ears and eyes, the respiratory tract, the throat, colds, asthma and hyperventilation.
Don’t forget to take care of your gems and minerals every now and then. You do this by occasionally ridding the stones of the negative energy that they absorb. You can cleanse both the polished variant and the rough Tiger’s Eye in every possible way. For example, you can:
You can read more tips in our blog with Basic Tips to Care for Your Gemstones.
The stone has been very popular for centuries. Especially in Africa, the stone was used as an amulet against black magic and voodoo. The crystal would then reflect the negative energy back to its origin, so that the sender of the bad intentions would get a taste of their own medicine. Nowadays you see that Tiger’s Eye is also often used in jewelry. The colors and the beautiful shine of the stone make the stone popular in, among other things, a Tiger Eye Ring or a Tiger Eye Bracelet. You can also buy Tiger Eye Pendants or Tiger Eye Necklaces. You can also Make Your Own Jewelry with Spiru’s beading products. You will find a rich assortment of supplies, including our Tiger Eye Beads.
This gemstone belongs to the lower three chakras and could therefore have a grounding and protective effect and may bring you balance. However, the stone would have the greatest effect on the solar plexus chakra, or the third chakra, which is located around the navel. The gemstone would go well with the Gemini constellation and Leo constellation. Tiger’s Eye would also strengthen the inner eye and thus improve your intuition and spiritual abilities.
The reflection of the light makes the stone popular, especially among children. In addition, this crystal is suitable for children from primary school who are shy or suffer from performance anxiety. It would also be a suitable stone for children and adults who are already a bit older to support decisiveness and perseverance.
Tiger’s Eye is one of the well-known Healing Crystals. Are you curious about more gems that would activate healing or ground you more? Maybe the Agate, Onyx, Carnelian or the Red Jasper is something for you. Are you looking for gemstones that belong to the upper chakras? Then you can take a look at the well-known Amethyst, Celestine, or Selenite. Do you want to combine multiple Gemstones? Do what feels right for you, because there are no fixed rules. You can find all your gems at Spiru!
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