This labradorite ring plays with a blue flash that emerges from the dark, almost graphite surface of the stone. The cabochon cut heightens the effect - as you turn your hand, streaks of cool, steely shimmer drift across the stone, vanishing and reappearing under a different angle of light. The simple, slightly irregular boho-inspired solitaire form doesn't compete with the stone, and the narrow band lets it lead the eye. Craftsmen of old associated labradorite with peace of mind, inspiration and self-belief - an association that has followed this stone for years as a symbol, not a promise of effect.

Each labradorite for this ring was examined individually and hand-picked for the depth and clarity of its flash, yet despite this careful selection its price remains reasonable. Good labradorites are getting more expensive along with silver, so buying one now makes sense price-wise. The setting is rhodium-plated silver - the rhodium layer is hard and scratch-resistant, so the metal keeps its shine for a long time without tarnishing. The base remains refined European silver, sterling silver 925, a pure alloy free of nickel and harmful additives, gentle even on sensitive skin. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests the origin of the silver.

This ring feels right for a meeting in the city - worn with a trench coat and a turtleneck in cool grey or beige, its blue flash becomes a natural focal point on the hand. It also works well with a simple sweater and jeans, where a neutral background lets the play of light on the stone stand out. Its small size and weight of 2.4 grams make it light to wear, whatever the time of day. As a solitaire and promise ring, it suits a gesture meant to mean more than just an addition to an outfit.