A 21.6 carat iron tiger eye is the largest weight in the range so far in this part of the shop, and for most buyers it means a ring that is obviously noticed. Priced at Rs. 4,880, it works out to about Rs. 226 per carat.

That per-carat figure is useful. Iron tiger eye is not a rare or costly gem, so rates tend to stay close to each other, and what separates one stone from another is the neatness of the cut and how clearly the band of light shows. Compare a few stones side by side, and use the rate rather than the headline price when you do.

Colour and setting

Expect the layered look the family is known for, with a silky streak that moves under light. Photographs only suggest it, so open the parcel and check it yourself. A broad silver bezel suits the size, and at 7 on the Mohs scale it will cope with ordinary wear.

Reference GS-IR-0008. Our iron tiger eye pages list further weights.

Order with Cash on Delivery anywhere in Pakistan: open the parcel, check the stone, then pay. If it is not right for you, you have 7 days to return it. Before you choose, read our iron tiger eye guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural iron tiger eye with a weight of 21.6 Carat. Its price is Rs. 4,880 — roughly Rs. 226 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-IR-0008 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.

Above twelve carats you are into collector territory. Pieces this heavy are usually set as pendants or kept loose, and they are prized for the size of rough they came from. If you do set it, choose a bezel or a heavy claw to protect the edges.

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.