Weight changes how a stone feels to wear, and at 42.45 carats this iron tiger eye is among the heavier ones we list. It is felt as much as seen.

A stone like this is not a casual accessory. Most buyers go for a pendant, since a chain spreads the weight across the neck instead of loading it onto one finger. If you prefer a ring, look at a wide, low mount. Either way, a silver setting complements the dark, banded look of the family.

A hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale means it copes with daily wear, but a heavy stone can still pick up chips from a fall, so a soft pouch is a habit worth keeping.

Iron tiger eye is generally sold without treatment, and we can share what we know about this piece. Message us on WhatsApp quoting AG-IR-0017; independent lab testing is your choice. Similar stones are in the iron tiger eye category.

When it arrives, tilt it slowly in daylight and watch the band of light move across the face; that is the quality you are buying.

Check it in your own hands first, then pay the rider. Karachi deliveries normally take 1 to 2 working days and other cities 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 42.45 Carat. Its price is Rs. 6,380 — roughly Rs. 150 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-IR-0017 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.