This ring set with three garnets brings a warm, deep purple hue to the hand. The faceted cut breaks the light into small glints, while two cubic zirconia stones set beside the main gems add a delicate sparkle without taking the spotlight from the garnets. Its small size and compact, modern form make it equally suited as a wedding and engagement piece - the simple silhouette never overwhelms the hand.

Each of the three garnets is inspected carefully before it goes into the setting - what matters is depth of colour and clarity, so at a relatively modest price you get noticeably higher quality. Silver and good coloured stones are getting more expensive, and garnets with such a rich shade are increasingly hard to find, so today's price for this ring looks reasonable. Rhodium plating protects the silver from tarnishing, keeping the shine visible for longer. This is refined European silver, sterling silver 925, free of nickel and other harmful additives, so it can be worn without worrying about skin irritation. The maker's mark struck on the silver, registered with the French assay office, attests to the metal's origin.

For everyday wear, the ring pairs well with a linen shirt or a loose cotton dress - natural fabrics bring out the warm tone of the garnet as the hand rests on a table or lifts a cup. It's the garnet that catches the eye, even with a simple, everyday outfit. For an evening look, a smooth, dark dress is enough to let the stone's purple shade come through more vividly. Its light weight, 2.1 g, means the ring wears comfortably, whatever the occasion.