This jade ring pairs a plain, minimalist band with a stone of deep, muted green. The faceted cut breaks light into small, sharp glints that appear and disappear with every movement of the hand. It's a piece easy to overlook at first glance, yet hard to match afterwards for similar colour and clarity - hence the solitaire form, where the stone has no competition.

We chose the jade for this ring for its colour saturation and clarity, since that determines how well it works with the facets. Good stones of this class are becoming rarer, and silver and precious metals keep rising in price, so it makes more sense to get a piece like this now than to wait. The band is made of refined European sterling silver 925, coated with a layer of rhodium that protects the surface against blackening, dulling and fine scratches - the shine stays clear for years. The alloy contains no nickel or other harmful additives, so it can be worn without worrying about skin irritation. The silver bears the French maker's mark, which attests to the origin of the metal.

The minimalist solitaire form suits summer well - it works with a linen dress in light beige or white, where the green of the jade becomes a natural counterpoint to a muted look. A hand wearing this ring also looks good with a simple shirt with rolled-up sleeves or a thin sweater on a cooler evening. The medium size and weight of 2.6 grams mean the ring wears light, without weighing down the finger. It's a piece for days when one well-chosen detail is enough.