An engagement ring that can just as well serve as a solitaire adds a stone of rare character to a classic style. The tiger's eye in a cabochon cut shows the cat's-eye effect: a narrow, silky band of light shifts across the surface of the stone with every movement of the hand, while the colour moves from honeyed gold to deep brown. The simple, well-balanced setting does not draw attention away from this play of light - the stone remains the true focus of the design.

Only a small part of the sorted raw material makes it into the finished piece - what matters is the arrangement of the bands and the intensity of the shine, which is why the final stone looks exceptionally good for its price. Silver and quality stone prices are steadily rising, so buying now makes good sense from a price standpoint. The ring is stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests the origin of the metal. The rhodium coating on the silver keeps its bright shine for years and protects the surface from tarnishing and scratches, while the silver itself is a pure, refined alloy of sterling silver 925, free of nickel and other harmful additives, so contact with skin remains safe. In traditional craft, tiger's eye was associated with stability and the capacity for renewal - a fitting association for a ring with an engagement character.

For a meeting in the city, it pairs well with a turtleneck in cool grey and a trench coat in sand or camel tones - the tiger's eye then completes the palette of muted colours, and its glow catches the eye with every gesture of the hand. It also suits a simple shirt and a classically cut suit, where the warm colour of the stone softens the severity of the look. Its medium size and weight of 2.6 grams mean the ring sits lightly on the finger, without overwhelming the hand with its presence.