Ethiopian Opal 4x9-12mm Pear Black - 15-16 Inch Confidence Tiger Eye has been revered

Tiger Eye has been revered and feared throughout history as an all to seeing

It was named and first described by the Greek philosopher and botanist Theosphrastus in 315 BCE

but rather a speckled teal Jasper found in Africa and often treated to simulate the beautiful blue to green associated with true Turquoise

5 inches (12

where it gets its name

Ethiopian Opal 4x9-12mm Pear Black - 15-16 Inch Confidence Tiger Eye has been reveredEthiopian Opal was first discovered in Ethiopia in 1994, with additional major finds in 2008 and 2013. Beautiful specimens of Precious Opal, Fire Opal and Black Opal with spectacular play of color are now being found in these areas. Ethiopian Opal typically occurs in brown, red or orange body color, yet yellow, white and clear stones are also seen.