A faceted emerald opens up in the light with a series of small, geometric glints, its deep, saturated green catching the eye at once on the hand. The form of this solitaire and promise ring has been pared down to the essential minimum - a slim band, a simple setting, no embellishments to distract from the stone. The green tone of emerald has long been associated with calm and balance, which sits well with the minimalist line of the whole ring.

The stone for this piece was chosen by hand, after examining many specimens for clarity and depth of colour, so you get a quality rarely found at this price. Silver and precious metals are rising in price, and good emeralds are becoming harder to find, which makes buying a ring like this today a sensible choice price-wise. The rhodium-plated surface of the refined European silver keeps its bright shine for years and does not tarnish over time, while the 925 fineness confirms the purity of the alloy itself. The French maker's mark struck on the piece attests to the origin of the metal. The ring weighs 1.7 g, which, given its small size, underscores how light it feels on the finger.

This kind of minimalism feels right in weekend layering - under a loose oversized sweater, with a wool shawl draped over the shoulders, amid calm, muted colours like beige or grey. The green emerald gains the most in such styling, since nothing covers it or competes with its colour. The gesture of a hand holding a cup or adjusting a shawl becomes an occasion for the stone to reveal its depth. This is a ring to wear without any occasion, every day, when simplicity of form and honesty of the stone are what matter.