This ring with three aquamarines pairs a retro silhouette with the stone's delicate blue. We assessed each of the three stones separately before it went into the setting - clarity and depth of colour mattered most, before the facets even started catching light. The faceted cut breaks the blue into tiny glints that recall a water's surface stirred by wind. Lining up three stones in a row is a classic vintage gesture - an engagement form, but without a single solitaire, giving the hand a wider, more elaborate accent.

We selected the aquamarine for its rich, calm blue, and the exceptional quality comes at a reasonable price. The availability of fine stones is limited by nature itself, and silver and precious metals keep steadily rising in price. The setting is crafted in rhodium-plated 925 silver - the rhodium layer protects the surface from tarnishing and scratches, keeping the shine bright for years to come. The pure, refined European sterling silver 925 contains no nickel or harmful additives, and the fineness itself confirms the purity of the alloy. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests to the metal's origin, and the European craftsmanship is evident in the precision of each stone's setting.

The ring feels right in urban casual wear - with simple jeans, a white shirt and a leather jacket, the aquamarine blue livens up a understated look. A slender hand with three stones in a row needs no extra wrist adornments. The small size and weight of 2.2 grams keep the piece light despite the three stones in the setting. This is a ring that works equally well as an engagement proposal or an everyday piece for the hand.