Tiger Eye

Browse Serendipity’s tiger eye jewellery — handcrafted in sterling silver by Johanna Rodriguez in her Sydney workshop. Tiger eye is a captivating golden-brown gemstone celebrated for its chatoyancy — a silky, shifting optical effect that resembles the slit pupil of a tiger’s eye as the stone moves in the light.The characteristic golden-amber bands are created by fibres of crocidolite (blue asbestos) that have been replaced by quartz while retaining the parallel fibre structure. This gives tiger eye its distinctive shimmer, which runs in a luminous band across the surface. Tiger eye scores 7 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it durable for rings, earrings, pendants and bracelets. Blue tiger eye (hawk’s eye) and red tiger eye (bull’s eye) are striking colour variants.Tiger eye has been used as a protective talisman for centuries, historically worn by Roman soldiers in battle. In crystal healing it is associated with the sacral and solar plexus chakras, enhancing courage, confidence, focus and personal power. It is a popular stone for anyone navigating a new challenge or building resilience.Our tiger eye jewellery is handmade in sterling silver settings that showcase the stone’s natural chatoyancy. Free AU shipping on orders over $99.