The moonstone cabochon catches the light and reflects it back with a cool, blue glow that shifts across the surface with every movement of the hand. This effect, known as adularescence, shows to best advantage in a smooth cabochon cut, without facets that would break the light into scattered points. The very big, modern setting doesn't keep the stone in the shadows, it opens it up wide to the eye. In earlier cultures, moonstone was linked to intuition and inner calm, and today it's sometimes chosen as a symbolic gesture for an engagement.

Before a stone goes into its setting, we check its colour and clarity against the light, what matters is the purity of its structure and the strength of its reflection, not sheer size. A natural stone this carefully selected at a reasonable price is a rarity today, as fine specimens rise in price along with silver. The rhodium coating on the surface of the ring protects the metal from tarnishing and blackening, so you'll reach for the polishing cloth less often. The silver is sourced from European refining and comes in sterling silver 925, and the alloy, free of nickel and other harmful additives, doesn't irritate the skin. The French maker's mark on the piece attests the origin of the silver and its maker.

In spring, this ring pairs well with a pastel trench coat and a silk scarf tied loosely at the neck, the hand adjusting its edge becomes a natural moment to show off the stone. A light-coloured, structured handbag held in the same hand rounds out the calm, spring-ready palette. Against light-coloured clothing, the blue glow of the moonstone stands out clearly and draws the eye. At 8.3 grams, the ring has a noticeable presence on the finger, without the heaviness typical of bulky settings.