This minimalist blue topaz ring draws out a calm, cool blue that gathers deep within the stone and scatters across its facets with every movement of the hand. The faceted cut doesn't flaunt its sparkle - it works subtly, opening up glints of light where the surface breaks at an angle. A simple, narrow band keeps the focus on the stone, and the form, echoing the symbolism of a promise, stays clean and light on the finger.

Every topaz chosen for this design is inspected individually before it goes into the setting - what matters is a saturated, even blue without flaws. Good stones in this shade are becoming rarer, and the price of silver and precious metals keeps rising steadily, so buying now makes sense financially. The stone is set in refined European silver 925, free of nickel and other harmful additives, so the ring causes no allergies or irritation. A layer of rhodium protects the silver from tarnishing and losing its shine for years to come. The silver bears a maker's mark registered with the French assay office, which attests to the metal's origin. At 1.7 g, the ring is barely noticeable on the finger.

This kind of topaz works well with city outfits - against a grey trench coat and a cool beige turtleneck, the blue of the stone stands out clearly from the outfit's understated palette. It also suits the gesture of shaking hands at a meeting or holding a cup of coffee in a bare hand - the small faceted stone gets noticed in exactly these small moments. The very small size of the stone means the ring can be worn naturally every day, not just on special occasions.