The setting does most of the work with a stone like this. At 17 carats, this iron tiger eye is larger than a ring finger strictly needs, which is why jewellers usually put stones of this size into a man's ring or a broad pendant rather than a delicate band.

A broad silver bezel keeps the edges safe and shows the whole face of the stone. A thin prong setting would leave the sides exposed, and at 7 on the Mohs scale the stone is tough but not indestructible.

The face of an iron tiger eye shows a streak of reflected light that shifts with the angle, so pick a design that lets the stone catch light from different directions. A low, open-backed mount is often better than a deep closed cup for that reason.

It is sold as one individual stone. If you want to know what we know about its treatment, message us on WhatsApp quoting AG-IR-0004. The family is generally sold untreated, and independent lab testing is your choice. More choices are in the iron tiger eye range.

Pay the rider in cash once you have opened the parcel and liked what you see. Karachi orders normally arrive in 1 to 2 working days and the rest of Pakistan in 2 to 4, with 7 days to return it unused. Before you choose, read our iron tiger eye guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural iron tiger eye with a weight of 17 Carat. Its price is Rs. 3,600 — roughly Rs. 212 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-IR-0004 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.