the deep, saturated blue of lapis lazuli catches the eye from the first glance at the hand. the cabochon cut does not scatter the colour across facets but merges it into one smooth, navy surface over which light glides softly, without breaks. set in a classic, compact mount, the stone takes the form of a solitaire - a solitaire in an engagement and solitaire version, where a single stone draws all the attention on the hand. for centuries lapis lazuli has carried the symbolism of idealism, intuition and harmony, which suits a ring meant for exactly such an occasion well.

for this piece we chose a stone with an even, deep colour and a clean structure, free of visible clouding - it was precisely this uniformity that decided its selection. good stones of this quality are becoming rarer, and their prices are rising along with silver prices, so buying now makes sense from a price standpoint. the setting is made of refined sterling silver 925 with a high-purity alloy - free of nickel and other harmful additives, so the metal does not irritate the skin. a rhodium layer protects the surface from tarnishing and keeps the shine going much longer than silver alone would. the piece is signed with the French maker's mark - a legally protected mark registered at the French assay office, which attests the origin of the metal.

this ring feels at home at a meeting in the city - with a grey trench coat and a smooth turtleneck in a cool shade, where the navy of the stone becomes the strongest point of the outfit. neutral, calm clothing colours let the lapis lazuli fully come into its own on the hand, without competing with other accessories. the classic solitaire form means the ring wears just as well every day as on more important occasions. at 2.6 grams and a medium size, it sits lightly on the finger, without weighing down the gesture.