It’s officially the Year of the Tiger. In Chinese tradition, the animal symbolizes strength, bravery, wisdom. It’s considered the ruler of other animals and representative of new beginnings. Similarly, tiger’s eye—a gemstone with shades of brown, bands of gold, and a silky finish—is believed to be a stone of protection and channels the courageous and powerful nature of the tiger. In celebration of the Lunar New Year, here are some of the most extraordinary tiger’s-eye pieces on the market.
Handcrafted in Los Angeles, Sherman Field’s reversible circle locket can either showcase a side of deep tiger’s eye or the jeweler’s signature shade of 18k gold. It has space for two interior photos—and the jeweler even handles the printing and installation of them.
Exuding a certain disco sensibility, Fred Leighton’s oversize 18k gold and tiger’s eye clip earrings from the ’70s prove that bigger is better.
Contrasting rich tiger’s eye with vibrant turquoise, David Webb’s 18k gold, platinum, and diamond-embellished X necklace is the perfect example of what the jeweler is renowned for: distinctive art deco designs with details that only handcrafted pieces can achieve.
When the grace of fine jewelry and engineering of watchmaking combine, you get something like delicate yet powerful like Piaget’s vintage 1970s watch. The basket-weave bracelet and 23 mm octagon dial lie flat against the skin for a totally feminine effect.
A seamless cocktail ring, this rounded tiger’s eye and 18k gold piece was originally designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. The brand offers custom engraving for a personalized touch.
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