Tiger's Eye
Natural Stone

Tiger's Eye

Color
Brown
About the stone

Tiger's Eye is a variety of quartz with an optical effect called chatoyance (cat's eye), which creates golden-brown reflections that move across the stone's surface. It is associated with courage, protection, and self-confidence.

With the hardness of quartz, it stands up to everyday wear, but moderate care is recommended to preserve its luster and avoid scratches or strong impacts.

Characteristics

What you need to know.

Color · name
Brown
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Care profile
Moderate
See the full care profile in the section below.
Care for Tiger's Eye

How to care for it.

Care profile
Moderate
Care level
Cleaning
  • Warm water with soap or a gentle professional jewelry solution.
  • Avoid ultrasonic cleaners if the stone is not clearly compatible (e.g., some amethysts or topazes may be affected).
  • Avoid steam cleaning unless specifically safe for that stone.
Exposure precautions
  • Remove jewelry before intense physical activities or entering chlorinated pools.
  • Avoid contact with strong chemicals (chlorine, ammonia).
  • Some stones may lose color with prolonged sun exposure; store them properly.
Storage
  • Store in soft pouches or separate compartments to prevent scratches.
  • If the metal oxidizes easily (like some silver alloys), consider anti-tarnish strips.
  • Avoid areas with high humidity (bathrooms, saunas).