Tiger’s eye is a gemstone that has been a rising trend for a while now. The stone is part of the quartz family and is usually golden to red-brown in colour. However, the standout feature of tiger’s eye is its chatoyancy. Chatoyant stones are ones that have an optical reflectance effect reminiscent of animal eyes. As a result, tiger’s eye is believed to have many protective spiritual properties. Just like tortoiseshell, its timeless colour makes it versatile to be worn in many different ways. To get you started, here are 3 ways you can wear tiger’s eye.
3 Ways to Wear Tiger’s Eye: The Guide
1. On your timepiece
Perhaps the obvious choice coming from us, but nevertheless a worthwhile one. Many watches on the market nowadays use gemstones for dials. Tiger’s eye makes a great choice for a dial colour, as it contributes character to a timepiece without overbearing the design. Unique and practical, a tiger’s eye watch is a relatively low-risk way to start introducing the stone to your style.
We recommend: Herbelin Antarès Watch Case – Tigers Eye Dial / Stainless Steel CASE ONLY H17444APS07
We personally like this Herbelin Antarès Watch Case. Giving you complete freedom to personalise your watch just as you’d like it, the Antarès collection features mix-and-match case and strap options. This model only includes the case which is complete with the tiger’s eye dial. Protected by high-quality sapphire glass, the case measures 19mm in width and is made from stainless steel. Its petite rectangular shape gives the watch an antique character and perfectly frames the dial’s tiger’s eye inlay. Colourwise, the silver of the case paired with the silver-tone hands also contrasts the warmth of the golden brown. Little but eye-catching, the Herbelin Antarès Watch Case with Tiger’s eye dial is the luxurious way to break into tiger’s eye accessories.
Pairing recommendation: Herbelin Antarès Interchangeable Watch Strap – Brown Suede Leather / Stainless Steel STRAP ONLY BRAC17048A117
We recommend pairing this tiger’s eye dial with this Herbelin Antarès strap. The suede texture gives the watch a vintage bohemian look to add some edge to your style. Meanwhile, its tan-brown colour will help to foreground the golden-brown hues of the tiger’s eye. The strap itself can easily be released with a simple click and lock that requires no tools, so setting up your new personalised watch will be no problem. Fastening the strap to the wrist is a simple pin buckle. For an easy-going but far from plain accompaniment to the tiger’s eye case, this suede strap is bound to score you and your watch many compliments.
2. As a bohemian beaded bracelet
Following the same theme, bohemian-style beaded bracelets have been a snowballing trend for a few years now. Gemstones are a particularly popular choice for this style. This is especially because many of these stones are claimed to have spiritual healing properties in traditional lore.
We recommend: Thomas Sabo Bracelet 19cm Brown 925 Sterling Silver Blackened Obsidian Tiger‘s Eye A1408-806-2-L19
Thomas Sabo’s Rebel at Heart beaded bracelet is an excellent way to jump on this trend. The shiny tiger’s eye and black obsidian pairing gives the bracelet a mysterious character that is bound to make you stand out. With the piece’s versatile colour scheme, the bracelet is also pairable with any style and taste. As an added detail, some of the beads are adorned with Asian engravings.
3. Layered with other pieces
Of course, you don’t need to have tiger’s eye at the centre of your look initially. Ease yourself in by combining hints of tiger’s eye into a layered look. This is easily achievable through earrings, necklaces, rings… there are infinite possibilities. However, to help you out, here are some of our own suggestions.
We recommend: Thomas Sabo Tiger’s Eye Sterling Silver Pendant PE833-826-2
If you’re looking to create a layered necklace look with a tiger’s eye piece, we recommend this Thomas Sabo pendant. Resting on a circular tiger’s eye inlay is a compass rose detailing with an ornate silver frame. This is made from 925 sterling silver which therefore ensures longevity. Around the circumference of the pendant, the silver has been blackened in order to emphasise its engraved detailing. Overleaf, the pedant features the same compass rose detail engraved onto the pendant back. Overall this piece measures approximately 34mm in height and 24mm in width. This model includes the pendant only, meaning that you can easily add it to your favourite chain.
Pairing recommendation: James Moore TH Silver Singapore Chain 18″ G1104/18
Alternatively to your own necklace, we recommend pairing the Thomas Sabo pendant with this James Moore necklace. Made from sterling silver, the chain measures 18 inches in length and fastens with a spring ring. Putting an elaborate twist on the necklace is its detailed Singapore chain style. For a more maximalist look, you can combine the pendant with this chain. Or, if you already have your own chain for the pendant, you can wear this necklace alongside it for a layered look.
Alternatively, we recommend: Thomas Sabo Rebel At Heart Tiger’s Eye Signet Ring X / 66 TR2242-826-2-66
Signet rings are a great addition to any ring collection. Due to their chunkiness, they also look great as a stack or as part of a layered ring look. The Thomas Sabo Rebel At Heart ring therefore makes a great starting point for a multi-piece look to subtly introduce tiger’s eye into your style. At the centre of the ring is the polished tiger’s eye inlay which is set into a 925 sterling silver frame. On the band, winding Acanthus engravings adorn the outer side of the band. The ring has a polished finish on the inside for comfort. Either as a gift or as a personal talisman, the tiger’s eye in this design can serve as a reminder of protection and peace.
Pairing recommendation: Elements Silver Silver Plain Band Rotating Ring (Size N) R109
Although you could pair the Thomas Sabo ring above with many different slim bands, why not be a bit daring? This silver spinner ring from Elements Silver would balance out the signet ring well. Its chunky band means that it offers a counter focal point to the signet ring, especially if worn on the opposite hand. A further advantage of its width is that it accommodates a spinning ring. Spinner rings have been proven to reduce anxiety and aid with concentration, meaning that it also has practical properties. However, if the prospect of a spinner ring doesn’t appeal, its sleek polished finish and minimalist design mean that the spinner is only a subtle addition aesthetically.
That concludes our short guide of 3 ways to wear tiger’s eye. We hope you have enjoyed it and if you have had your eye on any other tiger’s eye pieces, be sure to let us know in the comments!
