Older tiger's eye silver pendant

An older pendant from a Tibetan jewelry collection.

The pendant consists of an oval iridescent tiger's eye set in silver . The back is elaborately chased with Tibetan motifs.

The piece comes from an extensive collection of Tibetan jewelry from the 19th and 20th centuries and was probably never worn. Both the quality of the tiger's eye and the silver workmanship are of exceptionally high quality.

Dimensions:

• Length (incl. eyelet): 3.6 cm
• Width: 1.9 cm
• Eyelet diameter: 3 mm

Tiger's eye is a golden-brown gemstone with a shimmering play of light (chatoyance) reminiscent of a tiger's eye. It is considered a protective stone that strengthens inner stability and self-confidence and was traditionally worn as a talisman against negative energies.