These 4mm Cat’s Eye Quartz checkerboard faceted coin beads offer a refined, textural take on one of quartz’s most visually intriguing phenomena. Carefully calibrated and precision cut, each petite coin displays a soft, shifting band of light that moves across the surface as the beads turn—an effect known as chatoyancy, or the “cat’s eye.” The checkerboard faceting enhances this natural glow, adding crisp sparkle and dimensionality while maintaining a smooth, low-profile silhouette ideal for detailed, fine jewelry work.
Cat’s Eye Quartz is a natural quartz containing parallel fibrous inclusions that reflect light in a concentrated line, creating its signature eye-like shimmer. In this strand, tones range from smoky charcoal to warm olive-gold, giving the beads a subtle metallic depth that pairs beautifully with both precious and base metals. Their uniform 4mm size and coin shape make them perfect for delicate bracelets, layered necklaces, spacers, or intricate bead embroidery—adding quiet drama and movement without overwhelming a design.
