Tiger Eye Pendant: Assorted cut & polished Tiger Eye

~ Tiger Eye ~

Unique for its chatoyant behavior, tiger eye, has been used as a valued gem stone for thousands of years. Traded, sold for carving or used for jewelry. Ancient Egyptians believed it came from the Nile River Valley with the Power of the sun. Worn by Roman soldiers for protection, they believed it had the traits and embodiment of a tiger.  The Greeks believed it strengthened their senses for focus in battle.