Golden brown, silky, and 28.65 carats: this is a large tiger eye, and still an inexpensive one, because the gem is plentiful and easy to cut. The stone is natural, from Brazil, with the shifting band of light that makes tiger eye instantly recognisable.

Hardness is 7 on the Mohs scale, so it is reasonably durable for jewellery. A large piece is easier to knock against hard surfaces, though, so a pendant or a protected setting suits it best.

Looking after it is simple. Clean it with a soft cloth and lukewarm water, keep it away from harsh cleaners, and store it apart from harder stones such as sapphire so it does not pick up scratches. Heat can change tiger eye's colour, so do not leave it on a sunny windowsill or near the stove.

Colour treatment in tiger eye is mainly a matter of reds and certain blues, produced by heating or dyeing. For more about this piece, message us. The reference is AG-000480, and similar stones are under tiger eye.

Order it Cash on Delivery and inspect it at the door before you pay. Delivery takes 1–2 working days inside Karachi and 2–4 to Lahore, Islamabad and other major cities, with 7 days to send it back if it is not for you. Our tiger eye guide is a short read.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural tiger eye with a weight of 28.65 Carat. Its price is Rs. 2,630 — roughly Rs. 92 for each carat. Origin: Brazil. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-000480 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 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.