{"title":"Hawks Eye Bracelets","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlue-grey hawks eye — the chatoyant quartz that formed when blue crocidolite fibres were replaced by silica. The moving band of light is a reflection off those parallel fibres. Deep saturated blue tiger’s eye in the trade is usually heat-treated, and each listing says which one it is.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"silver-obsidian-aquamarine-hawks-eye-bracelet","title":"Silver Obsidian, Aquamarine \u0026 Hawks Eye Bracelet","description":"\u003cp\u003eThree stones, three hardness values, one strand. Silver obsidian gives the dark base with a metallic sheen across the surface, aquamarine brings the pale blue, and blue-grey hawks eye adds a narrow band of reflected light. They are spaced rather than clustered, which is how a mixed bracelet should be strung if you want the softer beads to survive daily wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver obsidian, aquamarine, hawks eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single loop, elastic, no clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 15-18 cm (5.9-7.1 in) wrist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 (obsidian) to 7.5-8 (aquamarine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the three stones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a mixed-stone bracelet, so the beads differ in hardness as well as colour. That matters more than it sounds: a quartz bead at 7 will slowly scratch a softer bead at 3.5 if they rub together over months, which is why mixed bracelets are strung with the harder stones spaced rather than clustered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFit and sizing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a single loop, elastic bracelet on elastic with no clasp, and fits approx. 15-18 cm (5.9-7.1 in) wrist. Because the core is elastic it rolls on over the hand, so there is nothing to fasten one-handed. If you need a specific length, message us before ordering and we will tell you what is in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat the bracelet by its softest stone. Wipe with a soft dry cloth rather than soaking it, keep it away from perfume and chlorinated water, and store it flat so the elastic does not stretch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping and returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are processed in 1-3 business days from our Shenzhen studio. Standard delivery to the US takes 10-20 business days and costs $8; shipping is free on orders over $70. Express delivery is $15. A tracking number is emailed once the parcel is handed to the carrier. Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery on unworn pieces in their original packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich stone is the softest here?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObsidian, at about 5 to 5.5 on the Mohs scale, followed by hawks eye at 7 and aquamarine at 7.5 to 8. That is why the strand mixes them rather than grouping them: the harder beads are less likely to grind against the softer ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the silver sheen a coating?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Silver obsidian is volcanic glass with microscopic mineral inclusions that reflect light in a sheet rather than a single point. The sheen is inside the glass; nothing is plated onto the bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the bracelet fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle loop on elastic, approximately 15-18 cm (5.9-7.1 in). It rolls on without a clasp, so there is nothing to fasten one-handed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I clean a mixed bracelet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe with a soft dry cloth and treat it by its softest stone: no soaking, no ultrasonic cleaning, and keep perfume and hairspray off the beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does delivery take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are processed in 1-3 business days from our Shenzhen studio. Standard delivery to the US takes 10-20 business days and costs $8; shipping is free on orders over $70. Express delivery is $15. A tracking number is emailed once the parcel is handed to the carrier. Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery on unworn pieces in their original packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/new-arrivals\"\u003eNew arrivals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/bracelets\"\u003eAll crystal bracelets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/es\/blogs\/journal\/sterling-silver-crystal-bracelet-guide\"\u003eSterling silver bracelet guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vincryst","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52480345604391,"sku":"VIN-CB-014","price":27.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/2011\/1143\/files\/VIN-CB-014-01.jpg?v=1793289551"},{"product_id":"silver-obsidian-hawks-eye-bracelet-for-men","title":"Silver Obsidian \u0026 Hawks Eye Bracelet for Men","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilver obsidian and blue-grey hawks eye, cut larger than a standard strand and strung as a single loop on a heavier elastic core. Both stones are dark with a reflective surface: obsidian returns a sheet of light, hawks eye a narrow band. It is designed as a men’s bracelet but nothing about it is gendered beyond the bead size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver obsidian and hawks eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single loop, elastic, no clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 16-19 cm (6.3-7.5 in) wrist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 (obsidian) to 7 (hawks eye)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the two stones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a mixed-stone bracelet, so the beads differ in hardness as well as colour. That matters more than it sounds: a quartz bead at 7 will slowly scratch a softer bead at 3.5 if they rub together over months, which is why mixed bracelets are strung with the harder stones spaced rather than clustered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFit and sizing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a single loop, elastic bracelet on elastic with no clasp, and fits approx. 16-19 cm (6.3-7.5 in) wrist. Because the core is elastic it rolls on over the hand, so there is nothing to fasten one-handed. If you need a specific length, message us before ordering and we will tell you what is in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat the bracelet by its softest stone. Wipe with a soft dry cloth rather than soaking it, keep it away from perfume and chlorinated water, and store it flat so the elastic does not stretch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping and returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are processed in 1-3 business days from our Shenzhen studio. Standard delivery to the US takes 10-20 business days and costs $8; shipping is free on orders over $70. Express delivery is $15. A tracking number is emailed once the parcel is handed to the carrier. Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery on unworn pieces in their original packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the metal part silver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no metal in this bracelet. The word silver in silver obsidian describes the colour of the sheen inside the volcanic glass, not a metal content. Nothing here is plated or filled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size wrist does it fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoughly 16-19 cm (6.3-7.5 in) on an elastic core, which sits slightly larger than a standard strand. If you are between sizes, message us and we will check the actual length in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I wear it in water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObsidian and hawks eye both tolerate brief contact with water, but the elastic core and the polish do not. Take it off for swimming, showers and washing up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does delivery take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are processed in 1-3 business days from our Shenzhen studio. Standard delivery to the US takes 10-20 business days and costs $8; shipping is free on orders over $70. Express delivery is $15. A tracking number is emailed once the parcel is handed to the carrier. Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery on unworn pieces in their original packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/new-arrivals\"\u003eNew arrivals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/bracelets\"\u003eAll crystal bracelets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/es\/blogs\/journal\/sterling-silver-crystal-bracelet-guide\"\u003eSterling silver bracelet guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vincryst","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52480351240487,"sku":"VIN-CB-015","price":29.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/2011\/1143\/files\/VIN-CB-015-01.jpg?v=1793289713"},{"product_id":"blue-hawks-eye-bracelet-natural-chatoyant-quartz","title":"Blue Hawks Eye Bracelet — Natural Chatoyant Quartz","description":"\u003cp\u003eHawks eye is the blue-grey member of the chatoyant quartz family, and it formed the same way as golden tiger's eye: blue crocidolite fibres were replaced atom by atom with silica while the fibre structure stayed intact. The result is a bead with a narrow band of light that sweeps across as the stone turns. Quartz measures 7 on the Mohs scale, so it takes a high polish and holds it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural hawks eye (chatoyant quartz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single loop, elastic, no clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 15-18 cm (5.9-7.1 in) wrist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout hawks eye\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHawks eye is the blue-grey member of the chatoyant quartz family. It formed when crocidolite, a blue asbestos mineral, was replaced atom by atom with silica while keeping the fibre structure — the same process that produces golden tiger's eye, only the parent fibre was blue rather than golden. The shimmering band of light across the bead is a reflection off those parallel fibres, not a coating. Quartz measures 7 on the Mohs scale, so the bead is hard and takes a high polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFit and sizing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a single loop, elastic bracelet on elastic with no clasp, and fits approx. 15-18 cm (5.9-7.1 in) wrist. Because the core is elastic it rolls on over the hand, so there is nothing to fasten one-handed. If you need a specific length, message us before ordering and we will tell you what is in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe with a soft damp cloth. The fibre structure is sealed inside quartz, so the surface is stable, but avoid sharp knocks that could chip an edge, and store separately from diamonds or sapphires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping and returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are processed in 1-3 business days from our Shenzhen studio. Standard delivery to the US takes 10-20 business days and costs $8; shipping is free on orders over $70. Express delivery is $15. A tracking number is emailed once the parcel is handed to the carrier. Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery on unworn pieces in their original packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the blue natural?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue-grey hawks eye is natural. Deep saturated blue tiger’s eye sold in the trade is often heat-treated to shift the tone, so if strictly untreated colour matters to you, ask before ordering and we will tell you what we can confirm for the batch in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between hawks eye and tiger's eye?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey share the same structure. Tiger's eye formed from golden crocidolite fibres, hawks eye from blue ones; in both cases silica replaced the fibre and left the chatoyant band behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle loop on elastic, roughly 15-18 cm (5.9-7.1 in), no clasp to fasten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe with a soft damp cloth. The fibre structure is sealed inside quartz, so the surface is stable, but avoid sharp knocks that could chip an edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/new-arrivals\"\u003eNew arrivals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/bracelets\"\u003eAll crystal bracelets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/es\/blogs\/journal\/sterling-silver-crystal-bracelet-guide\"\u003eSterling silver bracelet guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vincryst","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52480356221223,"sku":"VIN-CB-017","price":27.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/2011\/1143\/files\/VIN-CB-017-01.jpg?v=1793289770"}],"url":"https:\/\/vincryst.com\/es\/collections\/hawks-eye.oembed","provider":"Vincryst","version":"1.0","type":"link"}