Blue Tiger's Eye
Cool Chatoyancy, Night-Blue Depth
Blue tiger's eye, often called hawk's eye, offers silky moving bands in deep blue-gray tones. It brings motion and contrast with a cooler mood than classic golden tiger's eye. The effect is subtle at distance and dramatic up close.
Cultural Meanings
The hawk's eye name reflects the gem's sharp, directional sheen and cool coloration. It entered modern jewelry language as a distinct look within the tiger's eye family.
Stone Profile
ColorBlue-gray to deep navy with chatoyant bands
TransparencyOpaque
LuminescenceUsually inert
Main OriginsSouth Africa, Namibia, Australia
Mineral Facts
- 1Blue tiger's eye often represents less oxidized stages of fibrous precursor material.
- 2The moving light band appears strongest on well-oriented cabochon cuts.
- 3It is favored in unisex jewelry for its restrained but dynamic character.
