Tiger's Eye Necklaces & Pendants
Tiger's eye necklaces and pendants in natural golden-brown stone, with the silky band of light that rolls across the surface as you move. Choose a faceted drop, a simple bar, a heart or an angel, or a handmade orgonite amulet like our Lotus-Om pendant, which pairs tiger's eye with turquoise under a lotus and Om symbol. In crystal tradition it is the stone of courage and focus; read our tiger's eye meaning guide.
How to choose a tiger's eye necklace
| Piece | Stone and setting | Style | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Angel pendant | oval tiger's eye in a silver-tone angel | small, sweet, an easy gift | $24 |
| Elegance & Power pendant | polished tiger's eye bar on a silver-tone chain | minimal, works for men too | $27 |
| Drop of Light pendant | faceted tiger's eye drop, gold-tone frame and chain | classic, everyday | $32 |
| Tree of Possibilities pendant | tiger's eye under a gold-tone Tree of Life, black cord | symbolic | $34 |
| Lotus-Om and Sri Yantra pendants | handmade orgonite with turquoise and tiger's eye | spiritual amulet | $36 |
| Heart Serenity pendant | hand-shaped tiger's eye heart | statement | $37 |
What tiger's eye is. Tiger's eye is quartz packed with fine mineral fibers that iron has turned golden. Those parallel fibers make the moving band of light, called chatoyancy, from the French for "to shine like a cat's eye." It rates 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, and South Africa is its classic source. In crystal tradition it stands for courage, focus and confidence, and it was long carried as a talisman against the evil eye.
How to wear it. Tradition links tiger's eye to the solar plexus, so many people choose a 20 to 24 inch chain that lets the pendant sit at the center of the chest; 18 inches keeps it near the collarbone. Gold tones warm the honey color, silver gives contrast. It is tough enough to wear every day.
Real or fake? Tilt the stone under one lamp: on real tiger's eye a bright band rolls smoothly across the surface, and the stripes are wavy and uneven. Perfectly even stripes, a still shine or electric colors usually mean glass, resin or dye. Our tiger's eye meaning guide has five simple checks.
Care. Wipe it with a soft cloth, and skip long soaks, harsh chemicals and ultrasonic cleaners. Unlike amethyst, it does not fade in the sun. Orgonite pendants take a dry cloth only. More in how to cleanse crystals. For a classic pairing, see our black obsidian pieces, or all our protection amulets.