This is a small, honest stone, so let us keep expectations clear. Here is how to approach it.

• Natural tiger's eye, 11.6 carats, golden brown, one stone as photographed.
• It rates 7 on the Mohs scale, fine for pendants, bead-style pieces and rings worn with care.
• Golden-brown banding is the natural look; red and some blue tiger's eye are made by heating or dyeing, so ask about this stone.
• Turn it under a single light and watch the silky band slide across the surface.
• When it arrives, check the edges for chips.

Message us on WhatsApp quoting AG-00065 and we will tell you what we know. An independent lab test is your choice, and Cash on Delivery lets you open the parcel first. Tiger's eye is one of the most affordable stones we list, which makes it a good way to try a gem before spending more, and its banding looks best in a plain silver setting. More are in the tiger eye collection.

Karachi orders usually arrive in 1–2 working days and other cities in 2–4; you pay after seeing it, with 7 days to return. Read our tiger eye guide too.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural tiger eye with a weight of 11.6 Carat. Its price is Rs. 1,500 — roughly Rs. 129 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-00065 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.

From six carats up a stone becomes the centre of attention. It wants a broader shank or a secure claw setting and suits an occasion ring, a signet or a centre pendant. Clean natural material of this size turns up far less often, and the per-carat rate reflects that.

On the Mohs scale 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 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 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): Tiger eye is usually untreated; red and some blue colours are produced by heating or dyeing. 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.