Classic and deliberately simple, this aquamarine ring holds to a single idea: a small, faceted stone and a narrow band, with nothing extra added. Before a stone is set, each one is examined under light and any with a cloudy colour are rejected - what matters is a clear, cool blue close to the colour of sea water in winter light. In the faceted cut this shade plays with small flashes of light with every movement of the hand, and the form stays modest enough that it never distracts from the stone itself.

Silver is rising in price, and well-selected, clean aquamarines are becoming harder to find, so this model is still available today at a reasonable price. The setting is made of refined European 925 silver of high alloy purity - the metal is free of allergenic additives, so the ring can be worn without worry about irritation. A rhodium layer protects the silver from tarnishing and losing its shine, so the brilliance lasts through daily wear. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests the origin of the silver and adds a mark of craftsmanship credibility.

A ring like this sits well in office styling - against a smooth shirt and a classic blazer in muted grey or navy, the blue of the stone gains a calm, elegant context. It also works well with a simple sweater and a slim bracelet on the same hand, where the geometry of the band speaks for itself without competing with other jewellery. This is a piece for the gesture of a handshake and for quiet afternoons at the office, where what matters is discretion, not the size of the stone.