The labradorite cabochon opens up on the finger with a blue flash that appears and disappears with every turn of the hand. Against the dark, almost graphite background of the stone, this cool glow looks like a narrow streak of light trapped beneath the surface. The solitaire and wedding form is simple and modern, so all the attention stays on the stone, and the rhodium silver setting doesn't distract the eye. Labradorite was once linked to clarity of thought and self-confidence - today it's simply a stone that catches the eye through its play of light alone.

Every cabochon is examined against the light before it goes into its setting - what matters is the depth of the background and how striking the blue flash is, not sheer size. Good labradorites are rising in price along with precious metals, so buying one at this price makes sense today. The rhodium plating keeps a hard, bright coating on the silver that doesn't darken or dull over years of wear. Underneath, refined sterling silver 925 of high alloy purity does the work - free of nickel and additives that cause irritation, so the ring is well tolerated even by sensitive skin. The inside of the band bears the French maker's mark - proof of the silver's origin.

In the city, this ring pairs well with plain jeans, a white shirt and a leather jacket - the stone's blue flash brings life to a toned-down, casual look. It weighs 3.4 grams, so it sits lightly on the hand despite the cabochon's clear presence. It works well as an everyday ring, but its solitaire form also means it can be worn as an engagement ring or a wedding band. The medium size of the stone leaves room for the hand's natural movement, so the flashes of light shift with every gesture.