Tiger eye gemstone has a rich yellow and golden brown stripes, with a fine golden lustre when polished. Tiger eye is quartz that contains oriented fibres of crocidolite that have been replaced by silica. Tiger eye is displaying chatoyancy (a vertical luminescent band like that of a cat's eye) . Tiger eye typically has lustrous alternating yellow or brown bands. Tiger eye with its bands resembles an eye of tiger, so it is called tiger eye stone.

The gemstone is the anniversary gemstone for the 9th year of marriage.

Tiger Eye is widely used in pendant and beads where it's lovely tiger-like peculiarity displays out best.

Tiger eye relieves high blood pressure. Tiger eye wear is very helpful in the presence of following diseases: bronchial asthmakidney, rheumatic heart disease, otitis and psoriasis.

This gemstone is used for focusing the mind. It is said that Tiger Eye offers protection during travel, strengthens convictions and confidence. This very warm stone is beneficial for the weak and sick.