Tiger's Eye Graduated Rope Necklace

A long rope of graduated tiger's eye beads, 53 inches, that move from larger stones to smaller along the strand. The beads carry the stone's golden brown banding and its ethereal chatoyancy. A wavy band of light shifts across the surface like the slit of a cat's eye. A stack of seven bell pod beads in yellow bronze, finished with a verdigris patina, sits along the strand, giving the piece an ancient feel. The length invites more than one way to wear it. Left long, it falls to an opera or lariat line, and it can be knotted at the bottom, doubled, or tripled close around the neck. The bell pod beads are hand-carved in wax and cast in yellow bronze, their green patina set against the warm gold of the stone. Tiger's eye belongs to the quartz family. Its shimmer comes from subparallel intergrowths of quartz and altered amphibole fibers stained by iron oxides. As the original fibers oxidized, they produced the stone's golden and rust-brown bands while keeping the fibrous structure that catches and bends the light. The effect is silky rather than glassy, a luster that moves as the strand moves. Details · Material: Tiger's eye; bell pod beads in yellow bronze with verdigris patina · Length: 53" · A one-of-a-kind piece FAQ How can I wear a strand this long? Several ways. Wear it full length as an opera or lariat, knot it at the bottom, or wrap it double or triple around the neck. How should I care for tiger's eye? Wipe with a soft cloth after wear. Store flat and separately. Avoid water, chemicals, abrasives, hard surfaces, and ultrasonic cleaners.