Tiger eye is one of the most budget-friendly stones we list, and this 11 carat piece shows why. At Rs. 1,730 the rate is about Rs. 157 per carat, so a considerable stone costs little.

Before you order, here is what to know and check:

• Natural tiger eye, 11 carats, hardness 7 on the Mohs scale.
• Red and some blue tiger eye is coloured artificially, golden-brown stones mostly are not; ask us what we know about this exact stone.
• Look for the moving band of light (chatoyancy) as you turn the stone under a lamp.
• Check the weight on a jeweller's scale if you have access to one.
• Our policy lets you open the parcel and inspect before you pay the courier.

Because the price is so low, tiger eye is a good first stone for someone learning to judge chatoyancy, colour and polish before spending more. Keep it clear of harsh cleaners and wipe it with a soft cloth.

Its hardness makes it suitable for rings and bracelets as well as pendants. Quote GS-000479 on WhatsApp at +92 308 887 3888 if you have questions. The full range is under tiger eye stones.

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 tiger eye guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural tiger eye with a weight of 11 Carat. Its price is Rs. 1,730 — roughly Rs. 157 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000479 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 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 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 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): Tiger eye is usually untreated; red and some blue colours are produced by heating or dyeing. 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.