Genuine Tigers Eye & Yellow Calcite Necklace, Natural Gemstone Beaded Necklace

Genuine Tigers Eye & Yellow Calcite Necklace, Natural Gemstone Beaded Necklace "Roman soldiers wore engraved tigers eye to protect them in battle. It is still used as a stone of protection today." Striking in appearance, tiger's Eye can be polished to a high shine. It is the most common addition to cufflinks and men's rings, and is often used for jewelry beads. This semiprecious stone gets its name from from the appearance of a stripe in the polished gem, similar to the pupil of a cat's eye, that moves back and forth in the light. Calcite is a semi-precious stone with transparent to opaque colours. Ancient Egyptians carved many items out of calcite. In Ancient China, the orange calcite was named honey jade and symbolized wealth, good fortune, happiness, friendship, and loyalty. 12 mm (approx.) tiger's eye square beads 10 mm pastel yellow calcite round beads The length is about 18", stainless lobster claw clasp + extension chain.