The deep, rich green of the emerald catches the eye from the very first glance at this silver solitaire ring. The faceted cut opens tiny planes across the surface of the stone and draws out flashes of light without breaking up the depth of its colour. The minimalist setting doesn't pull attention away from the stone - the narrow band stays in the background, and the whole form keeps a calm, clean line typical of a solitaire with an engagement character and the simplicity of a solitaire card game piece. It's a ring that sits well on the finger and naturally draws the eye with every gesture of the hand.

The emerald in this piece is natural and carefully selected - its colour is even, without discoloration, which isn't always easy to achieve with this stone. Prices of silver and precious metals are rising, and good emeralds are becoming harder to find, so buying a ring like this today makes sense from a price standpoint. The band is made of refined European silver, sterling silver 925, and a layer of rhodium protects its surface from tarnishing and losing its shine for years to come. A pure alloy, free of nickel and other allergenic metal additives, can be worn without worrying about skin irritation. The piece bears the French maker's mark, which guarantees the origin of the metal.

This ring works well in a total-black styling - against a black turtleneck or a simple blouse, the green emerald becomes a point of light on the hand, distinct and eye-catching. It works just as well over morning coffee as in the evening, when the hand rests on the table in a quiet gesture. The very small scale of the stone and a weight of 1.9 grams mean the ring wears light, almost unnoticeable, even though its colour always draws the eye.