Stone necklace out of Silver 925 with Tiger´s eye. Length:41-46cm. Cross-section:2mm. Adjustable length. Shiny.

Silver 925, also known as Sterling Silver, contains 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper. Pure silver is not used in jewelry making, as it is too soft. Silver has a seductive look with its warm color-temperature and has been used in jewelry making since ancient times. The disadvantage of silver is: It can react to sulfur in the air (depending on air quality and skin type). This is commonly known as ´tarnishing´ or ´oxidation´. The best way to remove these dark spots is the following: polishing cloth boil water in a pan and add some salt and a piece of uncoated aluminium foil. Then put your piece of jewel into the pan and "pickle" it wait for a while. Effective are also polish products especially made for silver-cleaning.

Tiger´s eye is a mineral of the quartz group. The charmstone can vary in colour, from yellow to reddish brown. Nowadays, It is used to treat migraine and as precaution to relieve cramps. Tiger´s eye is also important for bones and joints. It can also accelerate the healing process in case of bronchitis . Asthmatic people can also benefit from the healing power of the stone. In the Middle Ages, people thought that wearing a tiger-eye gave protection against evil looks and curses. Today, it is rather believed to help keeping focus in difficult situations and keeping the right distance. The stone helps indecisive people to make up their minds and have a final decision. Tiger´s eyes bring warmth, a good feeling and trustfulness. Tiger´s eye is the ideal charmstone for Virgos. The stone also helps Gemini and Leo people to eliminate negative vibes of their Zodiac Sign.