Cat's eye tourmaline bracelet South Africa A (7.5-8.5mm balls)

Dimensions:

Approximately 18cm - Suitable for wrists of approximately 17 to 19cm

Bracelet composed of 7.5-8.5mm cat's eye tourmaline balls
Colors and patterns may vary from one stone to another.

Cat's eye tourmaline is one of the rarest varieties of tourmaline. It bears this name because of the phenomenon of light reflection which is reminiscent of a cat's slit eye. This phenomenon is called chatoyance. This optical feature is exceptionally rare and is only found in a handful of fine stones. It is caused by the presence of tiny parallel fibers or needle-like inclusions in the stone. Exposed to light, when the stone turns, we can see a reflection in the shape of a cat's eye on the surface of the tourmaline.

Cat's eye tourmaline is particularly sought after by collectors and jewelers. It has a hardness of 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale. For comparison, diamond has a hardness of 10, the maximum hardness on this same scale. Cat's eye tourmaline usually comes in translucent and in different colors. We find it in green, pink, yellow, orange, blue to blue-green, purple to red, green to brown, black.

Cat's eye tourmaline is generally translucent to opaque. Once cut and polished, it has a glassy to resinous luster. It is mainly cut in the shape of an oval or pear-shaped cabochon to maximize the chatoyance of the stone. It is worth emphasizing that cat's eye tourmaline is not artificially heated, processed or enhanced.

The main deposits are located in South Africa, etc.

Cat's eye tourmaline, like many other tourmalines, repels negative energies. It is an excellent protective stone that helps keep people away from bad influences, subject to anger, resentment, jealousy and envy. Thus, its wearer can open up to others in complete peace of mind. He learns to trust and show compassion and empathy.

This incredible stone is also an anchoring stone. It encourages the wearer to enjoy the present moment, to stop thinking about their past and to look forward to the future with serenity. It promotes introspection, allows you to reconnect with your inner self. Thus, past traumas, often from childhood, are identified and can therefore be overcome. It encourages action, while providing good intuition.

Cat's eye tourmaline develops concentration, memorization and attention. It provides assurance and self-confidence. It helps overcome anxieties, anxiety and excessive shyness. It brings the sweetness of life, the ability to face the various difficulties of life and to develop well-being on a daily basis. It breeds self-control and ambition. It helps alleviate fears or fears, makes you want to get started and achieve your goals.