Four 18mm Tiger Eye briolette drops and two 8x4mm Tiger Eye tube beads adorn these swinging filigree earrings.  Made of brass with an oxidized antique gold finish.  The briolette drops are dark on the flat side and have more chatoyance on the edges.  The swing provided by this setting allows these gemstones to flash the tiger eye gold hues as they move.

Tiger Eye, named for it’s resemblance to the colors found in a Tiger’s eye, is a type of quartz where oriented fibers of crocidolite were replaced by Mother Nature with silica. This combination creates chatoyancy (a vertical reflection) and is usually banded with shades of gold to brown to black. Other gemstones (such as Hawk’s Eye, Tiger Iron, Falcon’s Eye, etc.), were created by the same process but with different minerals.

Tigereye was worn by Roman solders for protection in battle and was believed to be “all seeing”. The Egyptians used tigereye stones to make amulets. They believed that it transmitted the power of Ra, their sun god. 

Many cultures believe that Tigereye should be worn for protection against the Evil Eye. It has also been associated with wealth. One myth says that burning a candle circled by Tigereye will attract wealth. Some have associated clairvoyance and personal insight with Tigereye. It is believed to protect the wearer’s health, money and guard against evil spirits.