A warm, honey-brown tiger's eye cabochon draws a narrow, silky flash of light from deep within the stone, one that shifts with every movement of the hand. This is the cat's eye effect characteristic of this quartz variety - a band of light that lines up and moves position as the hand moves. The rhodium silver band, slightly irregular in a boho spirit, doesn't compete with this effect but simply presents the stone in a simple, raw setting. Craftsmen of old associated tiger's eye with stability and renewal, and that association carries through to today, often as a solitaire and promise ring.

We assess the stone before it's even set, checking how the band of light falls within it and whether the colour is even across the whole surface, so the finished ring holds a natural, carefully selected tiger's eye, with quality matched by a sensible price. Silver and other precious metals keep rising in price, so a well-chosen stone at an accessible price makes sense today. Refined silver 925 ensures a high purity of the alloy, and the fineness itself confirms the absence of nickel and harmful additives, so the skin has no reason for irritation. A rhodium layer protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, so the ring needs cleaning less often and keeps its shine for longer. The small, 2.2-gram cabochon is completed by the maker's mark struck on the piece, registered at the French assay office.

It looks best styled in total black, against a black turtleneck or a plain top, where the hand becomes the natural point where the eye lingers. The honey colour of the stone brings life to a muted, dark outfit and pairs well with simple, matte boho-style accessories. The small size of the ring makes it easy to wear every day, including stacked with other silver bands on the same hand. This is a ring for everyday wear, with a stone that reveals a new streak of light with every movement of the hand.