Tiger's Eye Magatama 52mm — Large Japanese Talisman raw lapis stone and a wider crystal is

and a wider crystal is often preferred for grid work where a stable

since a tall slender crystal is top-heavy and a chipped tip can't be undone

It suits a setting as readily as a shelf

and manifestation work

though the raw surface should be handled with reasonable care

Tiger's Eye Magatama 52mm — Large Japanese Talisman raw lapis stone and a wider crystal isThis Tiger's Eye Magatama is a striking 52mm hand carved piece, noticeably large and weighty in the hand compared to smaller magatama designs. The curved, comma like shape is one of the oldest spiritual symbols in Japanese history, dating back to the Jmon period, when magatama were carved from stone, shell, or jade and worn by leaders and spiritual practitioners as marks of power and protection. Tiger's eye adds its own layer to that history, known