The strand is 16 inches long, with 30 rounds.  Each round bead measures 12 mm in diameter.  The color is true to the nature of tiger's eye with striping but instead of a gold tan color, this strand has a red base. Tiger's eye is the special stone of Geminis, people born between May 21 and June 20. It is thought to be a great gift for 9th anniversaries. Some people think that wearing tiger's eye improves mental clarity, something we all could use. The changeable silky luster that plays with the light is called chatoyancy. We love that word.