Tiger's Eye

Tiger’s Eye is a captivating gemstone that exhibits unique patterns and colours. While the golden-brown variety is the most well-known, there are several types and varieties of Tiger’s Eye. There are different grades of gemstone, different grades of stone may have a mix of other gemstones embedded into the Tiger's Eye.

1. Golden Tiger’s Eye: This is the most common and widely recognized variety of Tiger’s Eye. It displays a golden to brownish-yellow base color with parallel bands or stripes of darker brown or black. Golden Tiger’s Eye is known for its beautiful chatoyant effect, creating a shimmering appearance.

2. Red Tiger’s Eye: Also known as Ox Eye or Bull’s Eye, this variety showcases shades of reddish-brown to deep red. It often exhibits the characteristic chatoyancy found in Tiger’s Eye gemstones. The red color is caused by the presence of iron oxide within the stone.

3. Blue Tiger’s Eye: Blue Tiger’s Eye, also known as Hawk’s Eye, is a less common variety. It features a blue-gray to bluish-green base color, attributed to the presence of iron minerals. Blue Tiger’s Eye often exhibits the chatoyant effect, with the band of light moving across its surface. The blue hue adds a unique and captivating element to this type of Tiger’s Eye.

4. Green Tiger’s Eye: Green Tiger’s Eye is another less common variety that displays shades of green, ranging from light green to deep olive green. The green color is also caused by the presence of iron minerals within the stone. Green Tiger’s Eye can exhibit the chatoyant effect, showcasing a striking interplay of light and color.

5. Tiger Iron: Tiger Iron is a unique combination stone that consists of Tiger’s Eye, Red Jasper, and Black Hematite. It exhibits alternating bands of golden Tiger’s Eye, red jasper, and metallic black hematite. This variety showcases the characteristics of all three minerals, resulting in a beautiful and distinctive pattern.