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

Presenting an exceptional matched pair of tiger eyes from The Natural Gemstone Company, an elegant combination of natural beauty and timeless appeal. This pair weighs 12.93 carats and 14.18 carats respectively, offering substantial presence for statement jewelry or refined designer pieces. Each gem is round in shape with a classic golden brown hue that highlights the characteristic silky sheen of tiger eye. These stones are tablet cut to a shallow profile that emphasizes the horizontal golden banding. With dimensions of 24.98 x 24.92 x 2.26 mm for the 12.93 carat piece, and 25.20 x 24.77 x 2.03 mm for the 14.18 carat piece, the pair is closely matched for size and proportion, making them ideal for earrings, paired inlay work, or mirrored pendant designs. The overall presentation is one of warm sophistication, a natural pair that delivers both visual harmony and the earthy glamour tiger eye is known for.

Examining the stones more closely, their tablet cut delivers a broad, flat surface that showcases the chatoyant band so prized in tiger eye. Each gem displays a crisp, linear golden band that traverses the face, producing that eye like effect as light moves across the surface. The clarity grade is opaque when evaluated at eye level, a natural characteristic of tiger eye that contributes to its distinctive appearance rather than detracts from it. Color intensity is noted as n slash a, with the appeal resting in the rich golden brown tones and the contrast between dark and luminous bands. The polish on both stones is graded excellent, giving each surface a smooth reflective finish that enhances the play of light and the silky texture. No enhancement has been performed on these gems, so the banding and coloration are wholly natural.

These tiger eyes originate from South Africa, a region renowned for producing specimens with strong chatoyance and deep honeyed tones. The Natural Gemstone Company carefully selects each piece for matching qualities in color, banding, and overall aesthetic, ensuring that paired stones complement one another when set together. Because there has been no enhancement, collectors and designers can be confident in the integrity and natural character of the material. The substantial carat weights and wide diameters make these gems versatile for a variety of design approaches, from refined stud earrings that center the eye band, to larger pendant settings that allow the tablet cut to sit flush against the chest, showcasing the horizontal stripe. For the jeweler seeking a matched pair with consistent visual direction, these stones offer a reliable and attractive starting point.

When considering design and setting, the tablet cut and shallow thickness make these stones particularly suited to flush bezels, low profile bezels, and custom inlay work where a flat plane is preferred. To accentuate the golden band, orient the stones so the band runs horizontally across the wearer, this orientation maintains the classic tiger eye look and maximizes the chatoyant effect during movement. These gems pair beautifully with warm metals such as 14 karat or 18 karat yellow gold and rose gold, which echo the golden tones, and they also provide a striking contrast when set in polished sterling silver for a more contemporary aesthetic. Adding small accent stones such as faceted citrine or garnet can complement the warm palette, while leaving the tiger eyes unadorned emphasizes their natural striped beauty. For care, clean gently with warm soapy water and a soft cloth or brush, rinse thoroughly and dry completely before storing, avoid prolonged exposure to strong chemicals and extreme heat, and store separately to prevent abrasion with harder stones.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we stand behind the quality and provenance of every gem we supply, and these tiger eyes are no exception. With specified measurements of 24.98 x 24.92 x 2.26 mm and 25.20 x 24.77 x 2.03 mm, and the distinct weights of 12.93 carats and 14.18 carats, this pair is offered as a matched, natural, and unenhanced option for discerning designers and collectors. Stock for stones of this size and matching character is limited, so please reach out to our team for availability, pricing, or to request additional photos and viewing under different lighting to best appreciate the chatoyancy. We can also assist with custom setting recommendations, secure shipping options, and any certification or documentation you may require. Contact The Natural Gemstone Company to reserve this matched pair, and allow our experience to help you realize a finished piece that highlights the inherent beauty of these South African tiger eyes.