1. Historical Origins

The history of Tiger's Eye can be traced back to ancient Greek mythology. According to legend, after the Trojan War, Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, faced numerous perils on his journey home. The goddess Athena bestowed upon him a Tiger's Eye bracelet, which helped him overcome dangers and safely return to reunite with his queen. This legend established the cultural foundation of Tiger's Eye as the "Stone of Courage."

Tiger's Eye belongs to the quartz family and is a variety of silicified crocidolite. Its formation process is truly fascinating: under high temperature and pressure, the fibers of crocidolite or blue asbestos in the earth's crust are intensely replaced and cemented by silica gel, preserving the original fibrous structure. Later, infiltration by minerals such as iron oxide gives it rich hues of brown, amber, and gold.

2.Culture & Meaning

1.1 Meaning in Different Cultures

--In Indian culture, Tiger's Eye is revered as the most sacred stone, believed to strengthen faith, inspire courage, and enhance execution capabilities.

--In ancient Egyptian culture, Tiger's Eye symbolized power and wisdom, with pharaohs wearing Tiger's Eye ornaments to seek divine protection.

--In European aristocratic society, Tiger's Eye became an important symbol of status and identity, representing authority and glory.

2.2Benefits and Functions

Known as the "Stone of Courage" and "Stone of Career," Tiger's Eye offers multiple benefits:

--Enhances Courage and Confidence: It stimulates the wearer's inner potential, fostering bravery and fearlessness in the face of difficulties and challenges.

--Attracts Wealth and Fortune: In traditional culture, Tiger's Eye is often used as a Feng Shui treasure for attracting wealth. Particularly, golden and yellow Tiger's Eye are regarded as symbols of prosperity.

--Balances Body and Mind: It promotes blood circulation and metabolism, effectively releases negative emotions from the body, and helps restore physical and mental well-being.

With its distinctive "Tiger's Eye effect" and rich cultural significance, Tiger's Eye stands as a precious gem that transcends mere decoration and spirituality, continuing to be highly esteemed in contemporary society.