For most buyers, a 21.60 carat iron tiger eye means a ring that people will notice. It is one of the larger weights in this part of the range.

Iron tiger eye is not a rare or costly gem, so per-carat rates across the family stay close together. What separates one stone from another is how neat the cut is and how clearly the band of light shows. If you compare a few stones side by side, use the rate per carat rather than the headline price, and look hard at the photographs.

Colour and setting

Expect the layered look the family is known for, with a silky streak that shifts as the light moves. Photographs only hint at it, so open the parcel and see it for yourself. A broad silver bezel suits the size, and at 7 on the Mohs scale the stone copes with ordinary wear.

To ask about this stone, including what we know of its treatment, message us on WhatsApp quoting AG-IR-0008. Our iron tiger eye pages list further weights.

Wash it occasionally in lukewarm soapy water and store it on its own.

It comes Cash on Delivery, so you look before you pay. Karachi orders generally arrive within 1 to 2 working days, the rest of Pakistan within 2 to 4, and you can return it 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 21.6 Carat. Its price is Rs. 4,880 — roughly Rs. 226 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-IR-0008 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.