Description
This tigers eye sphere is polished to a high gloss from golden brown tigers eye, and each one comes with a wooden sphere stand. Every sphere is photographed and lettered, so choose the exact one you would like from the options above and that is the sphere you receive.
Sizes run from 39mm, a comfortable palm sphere, to 55mm, which has a lovely weight in the hand.
What a tigers eye sphere looks like up close
Bands of honey gold, warm caramel and deep chocolate brown wrap around each sphere. Tilt it under a lamp and a silky line of light rolls across the surface, moving as you turn it.
That shifting shimmer is called chatoyancy, the same effect seen in a cat’s eye. On a sphere it shows from every angle, which is why tigers eye is such a favourite in this shape.
About tigers eye
Tigers eye is a variety of quartz. Its shimmer comes from fine fibres inside the stone that line up in parallel and catch the light.
Because it is quartz, it sits at 7 on the Mohs scale, so it is a sturdy stone for handling. You can read more about how it forms on the Gemdat tigers eye page.
Tigers eye sphere meaning and traditional uses
Tigers eye is traditionally linked with confidence, courage and steady focus, and with the solar plexus chakra. It is also associated with Leo and Gemini.
A sphere is often chosen because its rounded shape is thought to spread a stone’s energy evenly around a room. Many people keep one on a desk or bookshelf as a reminder to stay steady and keep going.
Ways people like to use a sphere:
- Rested on a desk during work, study or planning.
- Held in both hands for a few slow breaths before something that needs courage.
- At the centre of an altar or crystal grid.
- On a windowsill or shelf, where the gold bands catch the daylight.
Caring for your tigers eye sphere
Tigers eye is hard wearing, but a polished sphere can still scratch if it rolls against harder stones or chips if dropped. Keep it on its stand when not in your hands.
Wipe it with a soft cloth to bring back the shine. Smoke, sound or moonlight are gentle ways to cleanse it, and our crystal cleansing guide covers each method.
Choosing your sphere
- A: 55mm, 236g, £39
- B: 51mm, 191g, £39
- C: 40mm, 89g, £18
- D: 39mm, 87g, £18
Each sphere comes with a wooden sphere stand. Natural stone varies, so expect small marks and natural features that are part of the tigers eye itself. Browse more crystal spheres or see everything in our tigers eye collection.
Crystal correspondences are traditional and shared as part of a personal practice. They are not a substitute for medical or professional advice.
