Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver & Tiger Eye 18" Necklace and Earrings Set.

This exceptional Taxco pendant necklace and earring set are made of real Golden Tiger Eye stones set in 925 polished sterling silver and features: Necklace: 20" sterling silver delicate chain. Marked "Mexico 925" on the back Earrings: 1" long x .5" wide x .25" wide Marked "Mexico 925" on the back Tiger's-Eye receives its name from the way that light interacts with the stone. When moved under a bright light such as direct sunlight or a bright lamp in the room, the fibers in the stone reflect a line of light that moves across the surface of the stone when it is moved. The line of light reminds people of the line-shaped pupil in the eye of a tiger - thus the name. The "eye" produced when light is reflected from Tiger's-Eye is a phenomenon known as "chatoyancy." In most specimens of Tiger's-Eye, the fiber-shaped structures are curved or bent. This can cause the eye to bend or change orientation when the stone is played in the light. In some specimens the fiber-shaped structures are divided into multiple bands. This produces multiple lines of light, or "eyes," when the stone is played in the light. Much of Tiger's Eye crystal healing properties come from its appearance. In ancient times, warriors and soldiers wore Tiger's Eye when they went into battle because it was believed to bring strength and protection. Roman soldiers in particular believed in the powers of Tiger's Eye crystal because of its eye-like appearance. The eye represented an all-seeing, all-knowing power, which was highly sought after on the battlefield. Tiger's Eye crystal stone meaning was even believed by some cultures to ward off the Evil Eye. Tiger's Eye crystal was also used by other ancient civilizations, like the Ancient Chinese, who believed it would bring good fortune to the wearer. In Eastern mythology, the magical tiger represented courage, integrity and power, so ancient civilizations associated Tiger's Eye crystal with these properties and this mythological creature. These ancient associations and usages support the energy of Tiger's Eye crystal as we understand it today.