This tiger's eye ring pairs a minimalist band with a stone of warm, golden-brown colour. The faceted cut breaks the surface into fine planes that, as the hand moves, bring out the silky sheen typical of this quartz variety - in some facets a streak of brighter light appears, known as the cat's eye effect. The simple, narrow band doesn't draw attention away from the stone, so the whole piece stays clear and calm in form. In old beliefs, tiger's eye was associated with stability. As a solitaire, in the spirit of a solitaire and promise ring, it suits occasions of personal significance well.

For this piece we chose a stone with an exceptionally even colour and a clean, unbroken banding pattern - that's what decided the selection, while the price remains accessible. Silver and good natural stones get more expensive year after year, so buying a ring like this now makes sense price-wise. The stone is set in refined European silver 925, free of nickel and other harmful additives - such an alloy does not irritate the skin. A layer of rhodium protects the surface from tarnishing and blackening, so the metal keeps its bright shine for years. The piece is signed with a maker's mark struck on the silver, registered with the French assay office, which attests to the origin of the metal.

This ring works well in an all-black look - against a black top or turtleneck, the warm colour of the stone draws the eye and brings a soft point of light to the hand. It also suits a plain sweater in a muted colour, where the minimalist form of the band doesn't compete with the gesture of the hand. Its small size and weight of 1.7 grams make it light to wear, almost unnoticeable on the finger despite the stone's striking colour.