Product Title: AB Rainbow Plated Yellow Tiger Eye Faceted Round Beads Strands – 128 Facets – 6mm to 12mm Mixed Sizes – 38cm/strand – Electroplated Quartz Gemstone Beads for Jewelry Making
Product Description:
Add warm, confident radiance and iridescent magic to your jewelry designs with our AB Rainbow Plated Yellow Tiger Eye Faceted Round Beads Strands. This stunning combination pairs the grounding, protective beauty of natural yellow tiger eye with an advanced AB (Aurora Borealis) rainbow electroplating finish – creating a spectacular display of shifting spectral colors across each bead's surface.
Yellow tiger eye is a beautiful variety of quartz, prized for its warm, golden-brown to honey-yellow and amber tones, accompanied by a signature chatoyancy – a luminous, floating band of light that moves across the surface like a cat's eye, creating a mesmerizing, depth-filled effect. The AB rainbow plating coats each bead with a microscopic thin film that reflects rainbow hues – purple, blue, green, pink, gold, and teal – that shift and dance as the bead moves in the light, complementing the stone's natural golden glow and creating a truly enchanting, multidimensional effect.
These beads feature a 128-facet precision cut – far more facets than standard beads – creating exceptional light reflection, brilliant sparkle, and maximizing both the natural chatoyancy and the rainbow plating effect from every angle. The beads range from approximately 6mm to 12mm in mixed sizes, offering a dynamic, graduated look perfect for statement pieces. Each strand measures approximately 38cm (15 inches) in length, strung and knotted for safe shipping. These strands are a favorite among professional jewelry designers, crystal enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a grounding, protective gemstone with a touch of enchantment.
Important Note on Plating: AB Rainbow Plated Yellow Tiger Eye features genuine natural yellow tiger eye with an applied electroplated rainbow finish. This treatment enhances the stone's natural beauty and creates the spectacular color-shifting effect.
Why Jewelry Makers Choose These AB Rainbow Plated Yellow Tiger Eye Bead Strands:
128 Facet Precision Cut: Each bead features 128 individual facets – far superior to standard 16 or 32 facet beads – delivering exceptional light reflection and brilliant sparkle while maximizing both the natural chatoyancy and rainbow plating effect.
Genuine Natural Yellow Tiger Eye Base: Authentic quartz gemstone – golden-brown, honey-yellow, amber, and warm brown tones with signature cat's eye chatoyancy.
Dazzling AB Rainbow Plating: Aurora Borealis electroplated finish creates shifting rainbow flashes of purple, blue, green, pink, gold, and teal across the bead surface.
Mixed Sizes (6-12mm): Beads ranging from 6mm accent beads to 12mm focal beads – perfect for graduated, layered, or statement designs.
Consistent Quality: Well-rounded, uniformly drilled beads with smooth holes for easy stringing on wire, elastic cord, silk thread, or memory wire.
Ready-to-Use Strand: Approximately 38cm (15 inches) per strand – simply cut, arrange, and create.
Versatile Applications: Perfect for solar plexus chakra jewelry, confidence and protection designs, men's bracelets, unisex accessories, stacking bracelets, and magical handmade gifts.
Metaphysical & Spiritual Appeal (Optional – include if relevant to your audience):
Yellow tiger eye is known as the "Stone of Personal Power and Protection." It is believed to enhance courage, confidence, and willpower, provide protection against negative energy, and promote grounding and stability. The AB rainbow plating adds an extra layer of symbolism – representing the full spectrum of light, chakra energy, and spiritual transformation. Together, they create a stone of empowered radiance and uplifting, protective energy.
Specifications:
Material: Natural Yellow Tiger Eye with AB Rainbow Electroplated Finish
Shape: Faceted Round – 128 Facets per bead (high precision cut)
Sizes: Mixed – Approximately 6mm to 12mm per strand
Strand Length: Approximately 38cm (15 inches / 0.38 meters)
Hole Size: Approx. 0.8mm – 1mm (fits most jewelry wire and cord)
Bead Count per Strand: Varies due to mixed sizes – approximately 20-35 beads per strand
Grade: AA (warm golden color, strong chatoyancy, vibrant rainbow plating, smooth polish)
Hardness: 7 (Mohs) – durable for regular wear
Visual Characteristics:
Base Color: Golden-brown, honey-yellow, amber, warm brown, cognac
Natural Effect: Chatoyancy – luminous, floating band of light that moves across the surface (cat's eye effect)
Plating Effect: AB Rainbow – shifting spectral colors (purple, blue, green, pink, gold, teal) across the surface
Effect: 128-facet cut creates exceptional sparkle and maximizes both natural chatoyancy and rainbow plating
Finish: High polish with faceted light-catching surfaces
Included in Package:
1 full strand of AB Rainbow Plated Yellow Tiger Eye Faceted Round Beads – 128 facets, mixed sizes 6-12mm, approx. 38cm length – securely strung and double-knotted for safe shipping.
Care Instructions:
Clean gently with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use water, ultrasonic cleaners, harsh chemicals, or abrasive materials – these may damage the AB rainbow plating. Store away from harder gemstones to prevent scratching. Avoid prolonged exposure to perfumes, lotions, and sweat.
Shop with Confidence:
We hand-select each strand for well-defined snowflake patterns and consistent faceting. Wholesale pricing available for orders of 100+ strands – contact us for a custom quote.
💛✨ What is AB Rainbow Plated Yellow Tiger Eye?
This stunning bead combines two beautiful elements: genuine natural yellow tiger eye and an advanced AB (Aurora Borealis) rainbow electroplating finish.
About Yellow Tiger Eye:
Yellow tiger eye is a variety of quartz that forms when crocidolite (blue asbestos) fibers are replaced by silica, creating a fibrous structure that produces the signature cat's eye effect called chatoyancy. Unlike blue tiger eye (which is the natural, unheated form), yellow tiger eye has been gently heat-treated to turn the crocidolite fibers golden-brown, resulting in its warm, sunny color. The chatoyant band appears as a luminous line of light that moves across the surface when the bead is rotated.
About AB Rainbow Plating:
AB (Aurora Borealis) plating is an electroplating process that applies a microscopic thin film to the surface of the stone. This film creates an iridescent, rainbow-colored effect that shifts and changes as the bead moves – resembling the northern lights. The plating is named after the Aurora Borealis due to its colorful, shimmering appearance.
Natural Yellow Tiger Eye vs. AB Rainbow Plated Yellow Tiger Eye:
| Feature | Natural Yellow Tiger Eye | AB Rainbow Plated Yellow Tiger Eye |
|---|---|---|
| Body Color | Golden-brown, honey-yellow | Golden-brown, honey-yellow |
| Natural Effect | Chatoyancy (floating light band) | Chatoyancy (floating light band) |
| Plated Effect | None | Rainbow iridescent shimmer |
| Overall Look | Warm, earthy, grounding | Warm + magical, dazzling |
| Best For | Confidence, protection, everyday | Statement, celebration, magic |
Why 128 Facets?
Standard faceted beads typically have 16 or 32 facets. Our 128-facet beads feature precision-cut angles that dramatically increase light reflection, creating exceptional brilliance – while also maximizing both the natural chatoyancy and the rainbow plating effect, making both the floating light band and rainbow colors appear more vibrant and dynamic.
Important Care Reminder:
AB rainbow plating is a surface treatment. To preserve the finish, avoid water, ultrasonic cleaners, and harsh chemicals. Clean with a soft, dry cloth only. With proper care, the rainbow effect will remain vibrant for years. Tiger eye is durable (Mohs 7), but the plated finish requires gentle handling.
Perfect for Solar Plexus and Protection Jewelry:
The combination of tiger eye's grounding, protective energy and rainbow iridescence makes these beads perfect for confidence-boosting designs, solar plexus chakra pieces, protection amulets, men's jewelry, and any project needing a touch of magical strength and warmth.
