This solitaire ring with blue topaz draws out a cool, electric blue from the stone. The faceted cut breaks light into fine glimmers and makes the colour shift in intensity with every movement of the hand, never fading into shadow. The minimalist setting keeps all attention on the stone - a slender band leads the eye straight to the topaz, with no unnecessary flourishes.

Only a small portion of the sorted raw material makes it into this solitaire - what matters is purity of colour and depth of blue, and the rest is rejected at the selection stage. Silver prices and those of fine coloured stones keep rising steadily, so a piece like this at this price is a sound choice today. The stone is set in refined European silver 925, pure and free of nickel and other harmful metal impurities, so the ring does not irritate the skin. A rhodium layer protects the surface from tarnishing and loss of shine, so the silver keeps its bright, even lustre for a long time. The piece bears the French maker's mark, which attests to the origin of the metal. European craftsmanship quality shows in the precision of the facets and the even setting of the stone.

A ring like this works well for a family celebration - worn with an elegant dress in a warm shade, by candlelight or under a chandelier, the blue of the topaz brings the hand to life without the need for extra jewellery. It's worth pairing it with classic earrings and a slim bracelet rather than several rings at once - that way it's the topaz that draws every glance with each gesture of the hand, whether raising a toast or shaking hands with guests. Its very small weight, just 1.3 grams, means it can be worn lightly all evening long.