There is more than one right way to wear this iron tiger eye, and the best one depends on the person. At 17.40 carats it has enough weight for a statement ring, a pendant, or even a cufflink-style mount.

For a ring, think of a broad silver bezel, with the stone sitting low so it does not snag on clothing. For a pendant, a simple loop and plain cap let the band of light show from the front, and the weight hangs well on a sturdy chain. Hardness is 7 on the Mohs scale, plenty for ordinary wear, though a pendant faces the least trouble of all.

If you want a custom silver ring made around it, message us on WhatsApp quoting AG-IR-0005 and we will discuss it.

The facts to keep in mind: it is a natural stone, it weighs 17.40 carats, and it is one of the better-value pieces in the range for its size. The family is not usually treated, and we will tell you what we know about this stone on request. Other weights are listed under iron tiger eye.

Open the parcel before paying, which every Cash on Delivery order allows. Karachi deliveries usually take 1 to 2 working days, other cities 2 to 4, and you can return an unused stone 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 17.4 Carat. Its price is Rs. 2,630 — roughly Rs. 151 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-IR-0005 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.