Here is the first thing to do when this stone arrives. Hold it under a lamp and turn it slowly, and watch the band of light slide across the surface like a ribbon. A good iron tiger eye rewards that little test, and this 15.10 carat piece is a fine example.

It is a natural iron tiger eye, hard at 7 on the Mohs scale, with the glossy, silky look the family is known for. Fifteen carats of a tough quartz-based material gives you a stone with real presence that will stand up to ordinary wear.

Because the colour runs in layers, no two pieces look the same, and photographs only partly capture how the light moves. That is exactly why we prefer you to see it at the door: open the parcel and look before paying.

Care is easy. Wash it in lukewarm soapy water with a soft brush, dry it, and keep it away from acids, strong cleaners and sudden heat.

Message us on WhatsApp quoting AG-IR-0002 with any questions, and browse the rest of the iron tiger eye range for other weights.

Cash on Delivery covers every city we deliver to. Karachi orders usually arrive in 1 to 2 working days, Lahore, Islamabad and the rest in 2 to 4, and you can return the stone unused within 7 days. Before you choose, read our iron tiger eye guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural iron tiger eye with a weight of 15.1 Carat. Its price is Rs. 3,380 — roughly Rs. 224 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-IR-0002 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, 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. No lab report yet; independent testing welcome. 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.