This ring pairs the honey-amber tone of a cabochon with a retro silhouette of a silver setting, creating a composition that reads on the hand like a fragment of old jewellery tradition. The cabochon cut does not break the amber into facets - instead it allows the warm, saturated colour of the resin to spread evenly and catch the eye with every movement of the hand. Amber has long been linked to the symbolism of solar warmth and success, and this fossilised resin retains something of that association.

Every piece is assessed for colour and clarity before it goes into the setting - a selection process that makes a clear difference to the appearance of the finished ring. The availability of quality specimens is limited by nature itself, and the price of good amber is steadily rising, so buying today is simply the sensible choice. The setting is refined sterling silver 925, of European quality, stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests the origin of the metal. The alloy contains no nickel - the metal known to cause sensitivities - so the ring will not cause allergies or irritation.

For everyday wear, pair it with a black top or a roll-neck: amber against dark fabric acts like a point of warm light, and the movement of the hand draws out the depth of the resin. That contrast - a dark base, a honey-coloured stone - is one of the more legible vintage accents in current fashion. The ring also works well with light linen, where the retro form of the setting and the organic character of the amber come together as a coherent whole.