Quartz Crystal

When people talk about appreciating nature, they are often referring to observation of wildlife, weather patterns or picturesque mountain scenes. In fact, nature’s splendid grandeur extends below the surface of the earth as well. Many of the most distinctive, eye-catching gemstones have been mined from the earth’s crust and fashioned into wearable jewelry.

The astonishing tiger’s eye gem is just one of these. The tiger’s eye gets its name from the unique bands of red and black stone that interweave throughout its middle. Technically speaking, the red is a deposit of jasper and the black is hematite. From a jewelry enthusiast’s standpoint, however, the mineral contents of gemstone bracelets aren’t as important as their visual appeal.