Tiger’s Eye Authenticity Guide
1. Temperature & Weight
Real tiger’s eye feels cool to the touch and takes longer to warm in your hand.
Fake or composite stones warm quickly and feel lighter.
2. Chatoyance (“Cat’s Eye” Effect)
Genuine stones display a silky band of light that moves across the surface.
Imitations look flat or overly shiny with no moving sheen.
3. Color Variation
Natural tiger’s eye ranges from golden honey to deep brown, with subtle streaks or waves.
Fakes are overly uniform or have harsh lines.
4. Surface & Feel
Real stones are smooth but slightly silky, not glassy.
Fake stones are too glossy, slippery, or may have mold marks.
5. Light Test
Hold one bead under a phone flashlight.
Real tiger’s eye shows depth and inner glow; fake stones reflect light flatly without dimension.
