The golden-brown silk of tiger's eye
Tiger's eye is a fibrous quartz variety known for its silky, undulating shimmer – a phenomenon called the cat's-eye effect. Its colour combines golden-brown, honey-yellow, and darker chestnut bands. On this gemstone tree the small tiger's eye chips show their shimmer beautifully under light. We recommend it to you because the warm brown tones suit more classic interior spaces well.
Handcraft
The trunk and branches are made of copper wire, hand-twisted and bent by the makers. Small tiger's eye chips are attached at the branch tips where light plays nicely on the stones. The base is solid. As tiger's eye is a natural mineral, the brown tones and shimmer direction vary slightly between pieces.
Where it looks lovely
The warm brown looks beautiful on dark-wood shelves, next to classic-bound books, or on a working desk. As a gift it suits people who love warm, earthy tones or classic decorations.
Size and weight
The tree is approximately 9-10 centimetres tall with a base around 4-5 centimetres wide. It weighs only a few dozen grams.
Care guidance
Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth against dust. Avoid water and cleaning chemicals. Tiger's eye tolerates light relatively well, but long direct sunlight is still better avoided to protect both the stones and the copper wire together. Keep it away from strong heaters and humid rooms so the copper-wire surface does not become dull. When moving the piece, always hold it by the solid base, never the branches, so the small stone chips do not loosen. If one stone should come off, you can re-fix it carefully with a small drop of glue.