TigerEye


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• One genuine bezel-set, cabochon 16 x 20 mm Tiger Eye gemstone
• Photo show actual piece offered. The color of the stone will probably vary from that shown in the photo.
• Measurements are approximate and may vary.
• The letter-number combination at the end of the title is our inventory stock number.
• A small piece of black anti-tarnish paper added for shipment.
• Approximate Size: 23.4 x 30.0 mm
• Approximate Band Width at Back: 5.5 mm
• Approximate Total Weight: 7.4 grams
• This ring is resizable by your local jeweler.
• USA / Canada Ring Size: 6.5
• We can resize this ring up to one size larger. See our Ring Resize lot listed under Other Items in our eBay store.
• Setting & bezel may show hand-tooling marks and roughness characteristic of individually handcrafted pieces.
• Individually crafted and individually unique.
• This item is brand new and ready for immediate shipment.

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Tiger Eye Information:
Tiger Eye is also referred to as Tiger Eyes and Tiger Iron. The word Tiger is also found with an S or apostrophe S added: Tigers or Tiger's. Tiger Eye is a member of the Quartz group of gemstones and is chatoyant. A chatoyant gemstone exhibits a changeable, silky luster as light is reflected within it and reflected off of it. This effect is caused by the fibrous structure of the gemstone. Tiger Eye is famous for its chatoyancy.

Tigers Eye is used in cabochons and beads where its gorgeous, Tiger Eye-like qualities are shown the best. Cabochon or en cabochon is the term used when the stone is cut and polished without faceting usually resulting in a rounded or domed piece. Tiger Eye has a very respectable hardness of 7.0 on the Mohs Scale of Mineral Hardness.

Many legends indicate that wearing Tiger Eye is beneficial for health. Roman soldiers were known to wear Tiger Eye for protection in battle. Tiger Eye was thought to be all seeing and offer protection during travel. Tiger Iron is composed of Tigers Eye, Red Jasper and Black Hematite. The rippled wavy bands of color often resemble a scenic view. Tiger Eye is one of the accepted gems for the ninth wedding anniversary.

When the Tiger Eye is a greenish grey, the gemstone is usually called a Cat Eye or Cat's Eye. If the stone is blue-grey or bluish, it is colored by Crocidolite and is known as Hawk Eye or Hawk's Eye. A darker brown, or mahogany-colored stone is often known as Bulls Eye (Bull's Eye) or Ox Eye.

Colors and Sources:
Tiger Eye is blackish-brown, usually with iron oxide staining. This staining gives it yellowish, golden brown and reddish stripes. A golden yellow reflection on a brown stone is the hallmark of a traditional Tiger Eye.

Notable deposits of Tiger Eye are found in Austria, Canada, India, Myanmar (Burma), Namibia, South Africa, the United States of America and Western Australia.

Note:      Due to current political conditions, all imports (including gemstones) from some countries are not permitted under United States law. In accordance with the law, none of the gemstones offered by CAB-FineJewelry are known to be from these countries. CAB-FineJewelry does not knowingly purchase, trade, sell or giveaway goods from any country embargoed by the United States of America. As individuals we may not agree with some of the laws of our great country. However, rather than breaking the law, we choose to work toward changing these laws in a orderly and legal manner and encourage you to do the same. 

Care:
This piece is extremely soft and should be given careful protection. This should be sparingly cleaned using cool to lukewarm, mild, soapy water and rinsed with the same temperature water. Avoid sudden changes of temperature and, as with all fine jewelry, remove before doing any type of physical work. Traditional gemstone procedure of storing in soft cloth away from other articles of jewelry hold true, too. Ultrasonic cleaners, steam cleaners and chemicals should never be used.
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Important Note about Color: The actual color and lightness/darkness of the stone will vary from what is displayed on your monitor. There are many reasons that can cause this visual situation, One of the more important reason is the difference between transmitted light color (such as light shining through a gemstone), color generation simulations and adjustments (such as your monitor) and reflected light (light bouncing off objects). Add to this each individual’s personal color sensitivities along with variances in ambient (surrounding) light sources used when the photo was taken as well as those where you are looking at the stone. You should expect that the actual item shading and coloring will vary from what you see on any monitor or printed piece.
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