Also known as Shiva Shell or sometimes Pacific Cat's Eye, Shiva Eye is a stunning natural gem whose pattern is completely made by mother nature.
Discovered on the seabed in the shallow tropical waters of Thailand and Indonesia, the gem is actually the protective door found at the opening of the Turban Snail's shell, which towards the end of the snail's natural life, detaches and sinks to the seabed. Although each spiral is similar in pattern, as with all organic gemstones, each one will vary slightly.
Across gem-rich countries of India, Tibet and Sri Lanka, many Hindus worship the god Shiva. Many pictures of Shiva show a third eye in the middle of the gods forehead and it is from this that the gems name is derived.
As with many shells the Siva Eye is made of Calcium Carbonate.
Although its body colour is always whitish, its beautiful swirl can vary in colour, depending on the snails diet!
Shiva Shell also recognised as mermaids money is thought to be a lucky charm for fisherman. The eye of Shiva is popular to aid in the building up of wealth. Shiva Eye raises the extrasensory perception, psychic abilities, mental imagery, intuition and concentration. This talisman is used in order to understand the dreams, apart from this it is also considered as a powerful wand which act against nightmares and bad dreams. It is good to keep this gemstone near the bed.
SizeÂ
small - approx width 30mm
medium - approx width 34mm
large - approx 40mm
Crystals are chosen instinctively for your order, please note that these images may not be the exact version of what you may receive, as every crystal is different!
