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11.74 Ct. Cabochon Tiger's Eye from South Africa
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Item ID: | K12663 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 18.11 Width: 13.06 Height: 7.18 |
Weight: | 11.74 Ct. |
Color: help | Golden Brown |
Color intensity: help | N/A |
Clarity: help | Opaque |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Cabochon |
Cutting style: | Cabochon |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | South Africa |
Per carat price: help | $6 |
Few gemstones carry the sense of age and quiet power that tiger's eye does, and this South African example speaks plainly of that legacy. For centuries, tiger's eye has been admired for its silky chatoyancy and warm golden brown tones, prized by artisans and collectors across cultures, and this oval cabochon continues that tradition with refined simplicity. The stone weighs 11.74 carat, and measures 18.11 by 13.06 by 7.18 mm, with a classic cabochon cut that enhances the band of light that seems to glide across its surface. Evaluated at eye level, the clarity grade is opaque, with no enhancements, and an excellent polish that emphasizes both depth and sheen. The banded golden brown coloration is natural, color intensity is not applicable as the beauty of this gem lies in the play of light and the layered chatoyant effect rather than in saturated hue alone.
This tiger's eye is an ideal heart for a piece meant to become an heirloom, a jewel made to be touched and worn through seasons. Worn as a ring, pendant, or set into a signet style cuff, the stone's oval silhouette and warm tones harmonize with yellow gold and rose gold, and they also provide a striking contrast against the coolness of sterling silver. At The Natural Gemstone Company we present this gem not only as a singular object of beauty, but as a link to ancient taste and enduring craft, a gem whose unenhanced integrity and polished finish invite confident use by jewelers and collectors. The tactile weight of 11.74 carat and the inviting dome of the cabochon encourage designs that celebrate the stone as a focal point, and our provenance information confirms its South African origin for those who prize transparency in sourcing. If you seek a piece that balances storied history with everyday elegance, this golden brown tiger's eye embodies that balance, ready to be set into a design that will carry its quiet legacy forward. For further details or bespoke mounting suggestions, The Natural Gemstone Company is pleased to assist with personalized guidance and secure delivery.
