High Quality Blue Tiger's Eye Bracelet
This listing is for one bracelet. 8.4mm beads
The chatoyancy (shimmer) effect in Tigers Eye comes from asbestos that has been replaced by Quartz in the crystal's life. It is another crystal that has been prized by ancient civilizations for centuries, the Egyptians believed it symbolized divine vision and so gave the statues of their gods' eyes made of Tigers Eye. It was believed to combine the power of their sun god Ra and their earth god Geb. The Romans also loved Tigers Eye, they carried it into battle to give themselves the courage and to deflect weapons.
The Chinese believed Tiger's Eye would restore the balance of the Yin and Yang energies, and they linked it with their sacred animal the Tiger. Ancient cultures also used Tiger's Eye as a means to decide if someone was trustful and reliable, and it was also a popular feature in voodoo rituals. Tiger's Eye was believed to be a strong protector against the Evil Eye, and was frequently used in amulets for warding off bad luck and curses. It is thought to bring good luck and prosperity to the wearer. The most common color is golden but blue tiger's eye is also popular, and is the color that tiger's eye is before turning the more well known, golden color.