Four tiger's eye cabochons draw the eye with a golden-brown shimmer that shifts across the surface of the stone with every movement of the hand. This is the cat's eye effect - a silky band of light characteristic of this variety of quartz. A vintage-style ring, with four tiger's eye stones set along the band, combines a retro character with a distinct, sensual presence. Tiger's eye is associated with a sense of stability and focus - an association that jewellers have long valued when selecting stones for engagement and multi-stone rings.

Each stone is assessed for colour and the silkiness of its shimmer before it is set - the even, warm tone across all four is the result of careful selection. Good specimens of tiger's eye are becoming increasingly hard to source, and silver prices are rising, so today's price for this ring is genuinely reasonable. The stones are set in refined sterling silver 925 - an alloy free from nickel and other harmful impurities, so the piece does not cause allergic reactions. Rhodium deposited on the surface protects the silver against tarnishing and maintains the shine for a long time. European quality of craftsmanship and precision of setting are visible in every detail. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests the origin of the silver.

The best backdrop for the golden glow of tiger's eye is total black - a black roll-neck or a simple black top means the stones on the hand become the only point of warm light in the entire look. Against a dark background the cat's eye effect is more pronounced, and the gesture of the hand catches the eye.