Tiger's Eye Earrings • Handcrafted by Navajo Artisan • Sterling Silver

These Navajo artisan handmade Sterling Silver dangle earrings have an oval tiger eye stone with 3mm sterling silver beads. They measure approximately 1-3/4" long (including the french wire) by 1/2" wide. Crafted by Navajo artisan Sandra Francisco. Also called Tigers eye or Tiger eye is a chatoyant gemstone. Tiger Eye stone contains a golden yellow reflection on a brown ground color.  The most important source of tiger eye is South Africa, but it is also found in California.  Native American Indians believe it conveys courage and protection.You may find pieces made from Tiger's Eye in many places that sell jewelry, as these stones are on the zodiac birthstone list.  This golden brown stone is a Capricorn birthstone as well as a Gemini birthstone, so you may find a wide range of different birthstone jewelry available.  By wearing a Tigers Eye ring or bracelet you will keep the energy closer to the lower chakras, where it is most effective.   Tigers Eye jewelry is easy to find, and it works most effectively when it is worn within the lower chakras.