Tiger's eye and hematite bracelet (7-8mm balls)

BRA-OEILT-26

Very beautiful elastic bracelet made up of 8mm tiger's eye beads and a hematite bead of approximately 8mm.

Tiger's eye is a striped mineral with yellow and brown colors. Silica has gradually replaced these fibers through the phenomenon of pseudomorphosis (one mineral appears with the appearance of another).

This stone, like all stones bearing the name "eye", belongs to the family of microcrystalline quartz. There is also the red-brown bull's eye (which in some cases is a heated tiger's eye), the blue-tinted hawk's eye, and the metallic-tinted iron eye. These stones exhibit remarkable chatoyancy. This is an optical effect formerly called cat's eye.

The name tiger's eye appeared later in Europe, due to its resemblance to the eye of the wild animal. In reality, it refers to the fibers of the stone that display a gradient of colors, changing depending on the viewing angle. There is also golden tiger's eye. This is a tiger's eye with golden yellow colors.

Tiger's eye is an opaque and hard stone. It has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale. In comparison, diamond has the highest hardness, at 10 on the same scale. Today, this stone is widely used in jewelry making. It is also used in lithotherapy due to its energetic powers.

In lithotherapy, tiger's eye, like many stones bearing the name eye, has strong protective powers. It is also a grounding stone. It protects its wearer from harmful influences by reflecting them back to their originator. Thus, it makes the wearer aware of the consequences of their actions.

This stone develops self-confidence and confidence in others. It encourages introspection and allows one to discover the origin of certain emotional blockages. It reveals the true personalities of the people around one. It brings courage and boldness, strengthening determination and self-confidence. By lowering emotional barriers, friendships and romantic relationships are more harmonious.

Tiger's Eye brings calm and balance. This mineral helps overcome negative emotions such as worry, anxiety, restlessness, and shyness. It is ideal for protecting against jealous and envious people. It fosters self-reliance, strong independence of mind, and a beautiful freedom of thought.

This mineral brings energy and vitality. It develops the desire to make plans and achieve one's goals. It is perfect for students, people in training, or those retraining. It increases concentration and memorization.

This stone aids creativity and enhances open-mindedness. It provides the ability to overcome life's challenges. It stimulates willpower and allows for greater self-assertion.