# Gemstone Lucky Cat - Gold Tiger Eye > Gemstone Lucky Cat - Gold Tiger Eye is a tiger's eye crystal. Priced at £12.80, it is in stock and ships UK-wide in 2–5 working days. Yellow and gold are sun colours, associated with confidence, joy and success. It suits someone starting a new job, exam season or a bold project. ## Facts | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | URL | https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/gemstone-lucky-cat-gold-tiger-eye387 | | Product type | Gemstone Figures | | This option | Gold Tiger Eye | | Material | Tiger's Eye: quartz with fibrous inclusions that create chatoyancy | | Colour | Golden brown with a silky, shifting band of light | | Hardness | 6.5–7 on the Mohs scale | | Natural or man-made | Natural quartz replacing crocidolite fibres. | | Where it is usually found | South Africa and Western Australia | | What's included | One crystal | | SKU | gemf-54 | | Price | £12.80 | | Availability | In stock | | Care | Wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away; avoid soaps, salt and long soaks. | | Delivery | UK only. £3.95, free over £40; 2–5 working days | | Returns | 14 days from delivery (UK Consumer Contracts Regulations) | | Payment | Card via secure Shopify checkout | | Category | Gemstone Figures (https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/types/gemstone-figures) | | Seller | Starseed UK, online only (UK), hello@starseeduk.co.uk | ## Description Gemstone Lucky Cat - Gold Tiger Eye is a natural tiger's eye piece. Yellow and gold are sun colours, associated with confidence, joy and success. Styling: yellow and gold catch the light on a sunny shelf and lift a north-facing room. This is one of 4 options in the Gemstone Lucky Cat range; nearby choices include Rose Quartz, Amethyst, Black Obsidian. Tiger's Eye is quartz with fibrous inclusions that create chatoyancy, typically golden brown with a silky, shifting band of light. It measures 6.5–7 on the Mohs hardness scale. Natural quartz replacing crocidolite fibres. The shifting band of light is called chatoyancy, from the French for 'cat's eye'. Gold tiger's eye is the classic honey-brown form; blue and red forms also exist. ## Traditions (belief, not health claims) People have collected and carried stones as amulets for thousands of years. Roman soldiers are said to have carried tiger's eye for courage, and it remains associated with confidence and focus. In modern crystal tradition tiger's eye is linked with the solar plexus chakra and with Leo and Capricorn. These are traditions and beliefs, described for interest, not health or medical claims. ## How to use - Keep it in a pocket, on a desk or in a crystal grid. - Hold it during meditation as a point of focus. - It pairs traditionally with citrine or carnelian. - Journalling idea: note the date you bought it and what drew you to it; collectors enjoy looking back on how a collection grew. - Shelf idea: group stones by colour, from deep to pale, for a display that reads like a gradient. - Meditation idea: rest it in an open palm and use its weight and temperature as a point of focus for five slow breaths. ## Care - Wipe with a fine, slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away; steer clear of soaps, salt and long soaks. - Dust softly; check whether the stone tolerates water. ## Policies - Delivery: UK delivery £3.95, free over £40, 2–5 working days. UK addresses only. - Returns: You can cancel within 14 days of delivery under the UK Consumer Contracts Regulations; email hello@starseeduk.co.uk to arrange a return and we refund within 14 days of receiving it back. - Payment: Payment is by debit or credit card (and the wallets Shopify supports) through secure Shopify checkout. ## Other versions - [Gemstone Lucky Cat - Amethyst](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/gemstone-lucky-cat-amethyst390): £12.80 - [Gemstone Lucky Cat - Black Obsidian](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/gemstone-lucky-cat-black-obsidian392): £12.80 - [Gemstone Lucky Cat - Rose Quartz](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/gemstone-lucky-cat-rose-quartz393): £12.80 ## Questions and answers (18) ### What is the Gemstone Lucky Cat - Gold Tiger Eye used for? Keep it in a pocket, on a desk or in a crystal grid. Roman soldiers are said to have carried tiger's eye for courage, and it remains associated with confidence and focus. ### Is the tiger's eye in the Gold Tiger Eye crystal real? Natural quartz replacing crocidolite fibres. Each piece is natural, so colour and markings vary from the photo. ### How do I cleanse my tiger's eye crystal? Popular rituals are a night under the full moon, a few seconds in incense smoke, or a rest on selenite. A quick rinse is fine for this stone if you dry it straight away. These are rituals, not cleaning requirements. ### Is the Gold Tiger Eye crystal a good gift? Yes, especially for someone starting a new job, exam season or a bold project. At £12.80 it makes an easy add-on or stocking filler. You can send it to any UK address at checkout. ### When will my Gold Tiger Eye crystal arrive? Most UK orders arrive within 2–5 working days. Delivery costs £3.95 and is free over £40. ### Can I send the Gold Tiger Eye crystal back if I change my mind? Yes, within 14 days of delivery. Email hello@starseeduk.co.uk to start a return. Faulty items are also covered by the Consumer Rights Act. ### What's the difference between Gold Tiger Eye and Rose Quartz? Both are Gemstone Lucky Cat pieces. Gold Tiger Eye centres on yellow; Rose Quartz centres on rose. They cost the same. ### Which Gemstone Lucky Cat options are there? 4 options: Rose Quartz, Amethyst, Black Obsidian, as well as this one. ### What does yellow mean in ritual tradition? Yellow and gold are sun colours, associated with confidence, joy and success. ### What is Tiger's Eye associated with? Roman soldiers are said to have carried tiger's eye for courage, and it remains associated with confidence and focus. These are beliefs, not health claims. ### What chakra is Tiger's Eye linked with? In modern crystal tradition, the solar plexus chakra. ### Which zodiac signs go with Tiger's Eye? Leo and Capricorn, according to popular crystal tradition. ### How hard is Tiger's Eye? 6.5–7 on the Mohs scale. That's durable for everyday handling, though it can still chip if dropped. ### Where does Tiger's Eye come from? Tiger's Eye is usually found in South Africa and Western Australia. ### What goes well with Tiger's Eye? It is often paired with citrine or carnelian. ### Will the Gold Tiger Eye crystal look exactly like the photo? Very close, but natural and handmade pieces vary a little in colour, markings and size. ### Is the Gold Tiger Eye crystal suitable for beginners? Yes. Choose by colour and tradition. ### Can I send the Gold Tiger Eye crystal straight to someone as a gift? Yes. Enter the recipient's UK address as the delivery address at checkout. More: https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/questions/gemstone-lucky-cat-gold-tiger-eye387