Product Description
Cat Figurine Carving Tiger-eye Stone
This beautiful hand carved Tiger's Eye gemstone cat stone carving is 3 inches tall by 2.1 inches wide and 1.3 inches thick.
This chatoyant Tiger-eye is from South Africa.
Tiger Eye is a quartz usually with rich yellow and brown stripes but can be red or blue. It contains oriented fibers of crocidolite that have been replaced by silica.
With its strong chatoyance, the gemstone gets its name from its resemblance to the eye of a tiger.
Metaphysical properties: Tiger's Eye is said to be a stone of protection that is also very grounding. It enhances integrity, willpower, practicality and correct use of power. It is a stone that enhances good luck, and brings prosperity, often in the form of money. Tiger's eye is also a very protective stone, and is especially protective during travel.
The Cat is a symbol for feminine energy, agility in body and spirit, and is believed to keep the wearer safe in travel. This animal is resourceful, strong and fearless. Use a cat figure to increase courage and confidence.
In ancient Egypt the cat was an object of worship. In Ancient Greece and Rome, the cat was attributed to the goddess of liberty, and it was sacred to the goddess of the moon.