4.26 Ct. Cabochon Tiger's Eye from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This elegant specimen from The Natural Gemstone Company is a beautiful opaque golden brown tiger's eye, weighing 4.26 carats, presented in a round cabochon shape with dimensions 9.96 x 10.01 x 5.38 mm. The cabochon cutting style is ideal for chatoyant stones because it maximizes the silky luster and the banded eye effect. Grading this piece, the material is classified as opaque, with an excellent polish that delivers a sharp and silky cat eye. Clarity for tiger's eye is considered in terms of the uniformity and definition of the chatoyancy rather than internal transparency, and this stone shows even banding and a consistent color field that will read well under varied lighting. No enhancements have been applied, which increases its appeal to buyers who prioritize natural condition and stable long term value. The origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a respected locality for fine gemstones, which contributes provenance and traceability to the gem description that many educated collectors and designers find important.

In terms of durability, tiger's eye is a variety of quartz, and its hardness on the Mohs scale is approximately 6.5 to 7, which compares favorably to common jewelry stones but is lower than corundum and diamond, which are 9 and 10 respectively. This means the stone is suitable for everyday wear in rings pendants and bracelets when properly set, but it should be protected from sharp blows and severe abrasion to preserve the surface polish and chatoyancy. For mounting recommendations, a bezel or partial bezel setting will protect the cabochon edge while allowing the eye effect to remain visible. From a value perspective, this unenhanced Sri Lankan tiger's eye offers collectable qualities through its natural origin, precise cabochon cutting, excellent polish, and clear chatoyancy. Buyers who appreciate well documented natural gems will find this piece attractive because it combines aesthetic appeal with straightforward gemological characteristics. The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind the description and offers this tiger's eye as a responsibly sourced and carefully finished example of its type, suitable for both design use and private collection.