Tiger’s eye beads

The tiger’s eye beads are microcrystalline quartz’s that have the crystals which can be seen only under a microscope. These beads derived its name as tiger’s eye because they have a clear resemblance to the eyes of the tiger. The color of these beads mostly ranges from golden to honey yellow and they seem to dance in the light. These beads also have medicinal significance. It is used to aid the purification of blood, treat the ulcers and stubbornness. You will find the tiger’s eye beads in the countries like India, South Africa, California, Sri Lanka and Western Australia. Store the tiger’s eye beads in a stable temperature and do not let it to come in contact with alcohol.

There are two types of tiger’s beads: one is the Red Tiger’s Eye. The oxidation of the iron changes the color of the beads in this case and the other one is the Blue Tiger’s Eye. This is usually grey colored having diverse blues that is stripes all over.

The tigers eye beads are available on temporary strands ranging from 4mm to 20mm. there are contrasting brown and golden bands and it seems as if you are looking into the eyes of the dazzling tiger. You can intensify its sheen by stringing it with champagne colored pearls. This will create a dramatic effect.

There are about 28-92 Tiger’s eye beads on each temporary strands that are about 15.5” in length depending upon its width. The higher the width, less is the number of beads; whereas less the width more number of beads on every strand. You can purchase these temporary strands from a wholesaler and make your own jewelry.

You can make necklaces, bracelets, ear rings, finger rings from the tiger’s eye beads. Use your own creativity and create your own jewelry from these beads at home that will be unique and indifferent from others at a very reasonable cost.

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