Hawk's eye jewelry has a mysterious and magnetic allure. The blue-gray reflections, sometimes steel blue, sometimes anthracite, that ripple under the light with a silky shimmer, give each piece a fascinating depth. Hawk's eye is actually the "older brother" of tiger's eye. It is the same fibrous quartz containing crocidolite, but in its original state: the blue amphibole fibers have not yet been oxidized by iron. It is when these fibers oxidize that the blue turns golden and hawk's eye transforms into tiger's eye. Hawk's eye is therefore the oldest and rarest form of this family of chatoyant quartz.
In lithotherapy, hawk's eye is a stone of vision, lucidity, and expanded perspective. It works on the third eye chakra and the throat chakra, which clearly distinguishes it from tiger's eye, which acts on the solar plexus. Where tiger's eye provides confidence and protection, hawk's eye opens the inner gaze and develops clairvoyance. It is a stone that helps to see beyond appearances, to perceive situations with increased lucidity, and to gain perspective like a hawk observing the world from above. It is recommended for people who feel blinded by their emotions, who need clarity in a confusing situation, or who seek to develop their intuition and discernment.
Hawk's eye naturally pairs with tiger's eye (the vision-confidence duo, covering from the third eye to the solar plexus), amethyst (wisdom and depth), or lapis lazuli (truth and expression). For maintenance, a rinse with clear water and recharging by moonlight are sufficient. Unlike tiger's eye, which loves the sun, hawk's eye recharges better in the moon, consistent with its more introspective energy. With a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, it is a solid and resistant stone for everyday wear.
South Africa hawk eye pendant A (holed stone) + cord
South Africa hawk eye pendant with rolled stone and 925 silver buckle
