Blue Tiger’s Eye Mala Necklace

Description

Blue tiger’s eye mala, sometimes called hawk’s eye, arrives in a depth of shifting slate and ocean blue, each bead catching light with the quiet iridescence that defines this rare variant of the tiger’s eye family.

Sourced from deposits in South Africa and Brazil, blue tiger’s eye forms when crocidolite fibers are replaced by quartz while retaining their fibrous structure, a geological process that produces the distinctive chatoyance prized by jewelers for centuries. In Himalayan mala-making traditions, the stone has long been selected for its distinctly cooling tone, a quality that sets it apart from the warmer gold of classic tiger’s eye and makes it a favored material for practices requiring sustained, quiet attention.

This mala comprises 108 hand-knotted beads, each measuring 8 mm in diameter, strung on braided silk cord with a traditional guru bead and tassel at the counting knot. Each bead is polished to a satin finish that preserves the natural silky bands running through the stone, cool and smooth against the skin. The full strand measures approximately 50 cm and rests comfortably in the palm or sits naturally at the collarbone when worn as a necklace.

Blue tiger’s eye mala necklace. 108 hand-knotted beads, 8 mm diameter. Natural blue tiger’s eye gemstone, satin finish. Braided silk cord with guru bead and tassel. South African or Brazilian origin. Length approximately 50 cm. Suitable for meditation or daily wear.

A stone of clarity and held attention. Handcrafted for lasting daily use. Part of the Artisan d’Asie mala collection.