The first thing you notice about 28.65 carats of tiger eye is the size: it is a large stone, and still it costs only Rs. 2,630. That is about Rs. 92 per carat, a rate that only a plentiful, easy-to-cut gem like tiger eye can offer.

The stone is natural, from Brazil, and its tone is a golden brown with the silky, shifting light that makes the gem recognisable. Hardness is 7 on the Mohs scale. That means a good degree of durability for jewellery, though a large piece is easier to knock against hard surfaces, so a pendant or a protected setting suits it best.

Looking after it is simple. Clean it with a soft cloth and lukewarm water, keep it away from harsh cleaners, and store it apart from harder stones like sapphire so it does not pick up scratches. Heat can change the colour of tiger eye, so do not leave it on a sunny window sill or near a stove.

Colour treatment in tiger eye is mainly a matter of reds and certain blues, which are made by heating or dyeing. For more about this piece, message us. The reference is GS-000480, and similar stones are under tiger eye.

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 tiger eye guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural tiger eye with a weight of 28.65 Carat. Its price is Rs. 2,630 — roughly Rs. 92 for each carat. Origin: Brazil. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000480 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 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.