Deep, matte black and warm, silky reddish-brown beads alternate on the wrist: the black onyx and red tiger eye bracelet has a bold, contrasting yet earthy look. The roughly 6 mm AA-quality beads are strung on a stretch cord, so the bracelet slips on easily without a clasp.
The two stones
Black onyx is the deep-black variety of chalcedony; tradition regards it as a grounding, protective stone, known as a stone of stability and inner strength. Red tiger eye is a golden-brown, silky quartz in a warm red tone — its banded play of light (chatoyancy) gives a lively flash, and tradition links it to courage, drive and grounding. Together the two stones form a powerful yet balanced pairing.
Finish
AA-quality beads of roughly 6 mm on an elastic cord; the bracelet measures about 6.5 cm around. The finer beads give an understated yet characterful look. As natural stones, the shades vary slightly from piece to piece.
Good to know
The black-and-red pairing has a masculine feel but also works as a unisex piece. The same bracelet is also available in larger 8 mm beads.