Fifty-two point nine carats is, honestly, a lot of iron tiger eye, so the first thing to decide is what you want it for. At this size it can be a display piece, a heavy pendant, or the base of a very bold ring.

A broad cap or bezel in silver will protect the edges, and a stout chain is essential for a pendant. The stone's hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale keeps it practical, though a fall onto tile can still chip a large piece.

Natural iron tiger eye usually shows layers of colour with a silky band of light moving across the face. On a stone this large the effect is very easy to see, and it is the main reason people go for bigger sizes in the first place. Per carat, it is priced in line with the other large stones in the range.

This family is generally sold without treatment. If you want to know what we know about this exact stone, message us on WhatsApp quoting AG-IR-0019; independent lab testing is your choice. It is easy to compare with smaller weights in the iron tiger eye category.

Every order is Cash on Delivery, so the stone is inspected before you pay. Karachi orders usually arrive within 1 to 2 working days, other cities within 2 to 4, and unused stones can be returned 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 52.9 Carat. Its price is Rs. 7,950 — roughly Rs. 150 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-IR-0019 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.