Deep purple from two faceted garnets meets on a slim band of rhodium silver, forming a shape close to a promise - a pairing of two stones has long been read as two people and a shared decision. The facets catch light from different angles, and a red glint deep in the stone brings out the warmth of the colour even in low light. The very small size keeps the ring sitting close to the finger, neither weighing down the hand nor pulling attention away from it.

Both garnets were chosen for depth of colour and clarity, free of internal clouding that would lower the stone's quality. Good stones of this class are increasingly hard to find, and silver keeps rising in price, so buying at this price makes sense today. The rhodium-plated surface stands up to everyday wear without frequent cleaning, since the rhodium layer protects against tarnishing and loss of shine for longer. Beneath it lies refined European silver 925 - an alloy free of nickel, the metal responsible for skin reactions, so the ring does not irritate the skin. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, registered at the assay office, which attests the origin of the metal.

Worn in total black - a black turtleneck or a plain top - this ring becomes a point of light on the hand when the rest of the outfit stays silent on colour. The modern, slim line of the band also pairs well when stacked with other rings worn together, without looking overloaded. Garnet works just as well by day, with a simple sweater, as it does in the evening, with a plain dress - in both cases it's the stone's colour that draws the eye. Two garnets set together make it a natural choice for a ring symbolizing the bond between two people.