19.24 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Cabochon Tiger's Eye Pair from South Africa

Introducing a beautifully matched pair of natural tiger eyes, available from The Natural Gemstone Company. Each stone is a substantial oval cabochon, weighing 9.60 carats and 9.64 carats respectively, with dimensions of 18.03 x 13.05 x 5.93 mm and 18.01 x 13.06 x 6.03 mm. These gems display a warm golden brown hue and are cut en cabochon to emphasize the chatoyant band that gives tiger eye its iconic eye of the tiger appearance. The clarity grade is opaque when evaluated at eye level, the polish is excellent, and there has been no enhancement. The origin of this matched pair is South Africa, which is known for producing high quality tiger eye material. Because these two stones are so closely matched in size, weight, shape, and color, they make an ideal matched set for paired jewelry, and they offer the classic, elegant character that collectors and designers look for in natural cabochon gems.

Visually these tiger eyes reward close inspection with a striking linear flash that moves across the surface as the stone is tilted under light. The cabochon cut and the excellent polish work together to create a smooth, lustrous surface that highlights the golden band against a deeper brown background. In some lighting conditions the band appears sharply defined, and in softer light it becomes more diffuse, giving the pieces a living quality. The golden brown tones are warm and versatile, pairing beautifully with yellow gold, rose gold, and oxidized silver settings. Because the pair is so well matched, you get balanced symmetry when they are set as earrings, cufflinks, or any design where matched twins are required. The natural chatoyancy is a hallmark of genuine tiger eye and is preserved here because no heat treatment or dyeing has been applied.

From a practical perspective these tiger eyes are well suited to a variety of jewelry applications. Tiger eye is a form of quartz with a Mohs hardness around seven, which provides reasonable resistance to everyday wear when set appropriately. For cabochon tiger eye, bezel settings are often recommended because they protect the edge of the stone and secure the dome in place, but prong settings can also work if the design is balanced to reduce impact risk. Because these stones are opaque and highly polished, they sit beautifully above a setting and catch the eye without needing faceting. To maintain their appearance, clean with warm soapy water and a soft cloth, avoid harsh chemicals and prolonged exposure to extreme heat, and have set pieces checked periodically by a trusted jeweler. Ultrasonic and steam cleaning may not be necessary and can be avoided to ensure longevity, especially if the setting or mounting has any inclusions or structural limitations.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we take pride in sourcing natural, untreated stones and presenting them as ready components for designers and collectors. This matched pair of 9.60 and 9.64 carat oval cabochon tiger eyes from South Africa is a fine example of natural chatoyant material, offered with full disclosure of weight, dimensions, cut, clarity as opaque evaluated at eye level, polish, and lack of enhancement. If you would like additional high resolution images, customized mounting recommendations, or assistance matching these to a specific metal or design concept, please contact our team. We can help you envision how these golden brown tiger eyes will look in finished jewelry, and provide guidance on setting techniques that highlight the chatoyancy while protecting the stones for years of enjoyable wear.