At 11.8 carats this iron tiger eye costs Rs. 2,660, which is about Rs. 225 per carat. In this family that rate is common for stones that are cut tidily and show a clean silky band, and the weight is enough to fill a man's ring comfortably.

Iron tiger eye is usually a banded mix of golden tiger eye with dark iron-rich layers, and the attraction is the moving streak of light that slides across the surface as you tilt it. It measures 7 on the Mohs scale, so a ring is a realistic home for it, though a bezel setting protects the edges better than claws would.

Setting advice

A heavy silver bezel works well here, since the stone has enough size to carry a plain mount without extra decoration. If you want a custom silver ring setting, we can discuss it on WhatsApp at +92 308 887 3888.

The family is generally sold without treatment, but the details of this stone are worth confirming with us. The reference is GS-IR-0001, and the wider range is in our iron tiger eye category.

Cash on Delivery is available across Pakistan, so you inspect the stone before paying, and returns are accepted within 7 days of delivery. Before you choose, read our iron tiger eye guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural iron tiger eye with a weight of 11.8 Carat. Its price is Rs. 2,660 — roughly Rs. 225 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-IR-0001 when you message us about it. The photographs show this exact stone, so what arrives at your door is the piece you chose on screen.

From six carats up a stone becomes the centre of attention. It wants a broader shank or a secure claw setting and suits an occasion ring, a signet or a centre pendant. Clean natural material of this size turns up far less often, and the per-carat rate reflects that.

On the Mohs scale iron tiger eye rates 7. It handles daily wear, but a hard knock can still nick an exposed corner, so a protective setting is a sensible choice. Clean it with warm soapy water and a soft brush, and keep it away from abrasive cleaners and high heat.

Whoever you buy iron tiger eye from, make sure of three things: the stone is natural rather than lab-grown, glass or glass-filled; any treatment is stated in writing; and the weight quoted is the weight of the finished stone. We check every iron tiger eye for those three points before it is listed, a certificate is available on request, and because you pay on delivery you can look at the stone — or have it tested — before any money changes hands.

We sell natural stones only and inspect each one before it is listed. Treatment for this stone: Treatment not tested. Certificate available on request. As general background (not a statement about this stone): Iron tiger eye is usually untreated. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will tell you what we know about this exact stone; independent lab testing is available on request.

A certificate of authenticity is available on request for this stone, and independent laboratory testing can be arranged. Because you pay on delivery, you can also take the stone to a lab of your choice within the 7-day return window. Read more on our authenticity page.