Tiger-Eye Bracelet

Tiger eye is known in crystal tradition as a stone of action and bravery, and is often chosen by people who like a bold, earthy look. Every action begins with a steady, assured thought, and tiger eye is traditionally associated with that kind of clear, confident thinking. As a bracelet, it is a handsome everyday accessory with a warm golden shimmer.

What is tiger eye?

Tiger eye belongs to the quartz family and is opaque, with a silky sheen. It forms when quartz grows over other minerals, such as crocidolite, giving the stone its natural colour striations. You will most often see streaks or overtones of yellow and brown, and rarer varieties in blue or red also exist. Because the bands are natural, every bead is slightly different.

Symbolic meaning

In chakra symbolism, tiger eye is most usually associated with the solar plexus chakra, which tradition links with confidence and a sense of personal control. In folklore the stone is also linked with courage, focus, clear decisions and a steady outlook. These associations are cultural and personal; they are not proven effects. Many people enjoy wearing tiger eye simply because it feels meaningful to them.

A short history of tiger eye

Tiger eye has been worn for a very long time and in many cultures. In ancient Egypt, stones like these were reportedly worn by nobility and pharaohs, who associated them with the midday sun. In Chinese folklore, the tiger is a popular symbol of strength, and tiger eye was reportedly cut into amulets. Roman soldiers are said to have worn it in the belief that it would bring them courage in battle. The stone was found in South Africa in the late 1700s and later became popular around the world, with deposits in Mexico, Australia, Russia and elsewhere.

Tiger eye and prosperity in folklore

For centuries, tiger eye has been linked in folklore with prosperity and good fortune, and some people hang a piece over a doorway as a decorative tradition. We treat this as a story rather than a promise, and a tiger eye bracelet is best enjoyed as a beautiful piece of natural-stone jewellery.

How to wear a tiger eye bracelet

Tiger eye pairs well with black onyx or agate, with gold-tone metal and with denim, knitwear or tailoring. Wear it alone for a simple statement, or stack it with other beaded bracelets. Wipe the beads with a soft dry cloth and keep them away from harsh chemicals.

To find a bracelet, see our Men's Tiger Eye and Black Agate Beaded Bracelet Set, the Men's Tiger Eye Beaded Bracelet with Buddha Charm and the Men's Tiger Eye Beaded Bracelet with Gold Leopard Charm, or browse all men's beaded bracelets.

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