

The spirit of the tiger is a reminder of the importance of primal instincts and accepting the shadow self to slink out of the jungle and stand in the light.

The tiger is the true queen of the jungle: strong, courageous, and ever ready to pounce. The origins of the gemstone's name are no accident and go further than a simple reference to a color scheme. It was also used as a protective amulet on the breastplates of roman soldiers in battle. The stories behind Tiger’s Eye says that the Egyptians fell hard for the iridescent rays of the Tiger Eye Stone, they believed that it expressed divine vision and would even use it as a stone to represent the eyes when creating great deities. In the 16 th century, Tigers Eye was so rare it was considered to be an element so precious, its worth was so much higher than gold. It is formed by altering crocidolite, maintains its mineral rich moods, and takes its golden orb color scheme from iron oxide. But beyond the powers of protection, the Tiger Eye comes with a whole host of healing properties.įrom the big cat lands of South Africa, the spice islands and tumbling tea plantations of India, and the arid endless outback of Western Australia, Tiger’s Eye is mined in places where heat, dry air and a sense of wilderness runs rampant. It was said to ward off curses and to keep the wearer safe from ill-wishes. Traditionally the Tiger Eye Gemstone was carried as a protective amulet against the forces of evil. Colored with golden bands, flecks of sand, and smudges of inky black and brown – there’s no disputing the wild force and energy that can be found in this stone.

Nicknamed The Shapeshifter, the earthly rich and curious gemstone of Tiger’s Eye invites the wearer to embrace their inner-strength, personal willpower, and to call on the powers of protection. The power and courage of the queen of the jungle.Once considered more precious than gold.
