Two faceted amethysts in this ring sit side by side like a small duet - a form read instantly as a gesture of promise, something you give to someone else or to yourself. The facets catch light from different angles and break it into fine glimmers within the stone's deep purple. The modern, slender band doesn't pull attention away from that colour, and the very small size keeps the whole piece light on the finger. Amethyst has long been associated with calm and clarity of mind, which suits a form meant as a small symbol of closeness.

Each of the two amethysts was hand-selected for depth of colour and clarity, so at this price you get stones of a distinctly above-average character. Silver and good amethysts get more expensive year on year, and stones with such rich purple are becoming harder to find, so this purchase makes price sense today. The ring weighs 1.6 grams and is made of refined sterling silver 925 of European quality, stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests to the metal's origin. The 925 fineness itself confirms the purity of the alloy, free of nickel and harmful additives, so the metal doesn't irritate the skin. A rhodium layer protects the surface from tarnishing and scratches, keeping the shine visible for a long time.

A ring like this works well for a meeting in the city - against a trench coat and a thin turtleneck in cool grey, the purple of the amethysts becomes a natural focal point that draws the eye back. A hand around a coffee cup or the gesture of a handshake further highlights the two stones set side by side. Neutral, muted outfit colours - beige, charcoal, off-white - best let the depth of this purple come through. It's a ring that works as well for everyday wear as it does given as a gesture of closeness.