A tiger's eye cabochon opens up this ring like a window onto honey-brown depths, crossed by golden strands that shift with every movement of the hand. This is the cat's eye effect characteristic of this quartz variety - a narrow, silky band of light travelling across the surface of the stone. Set in a narrow, delicately profiled band, the cabochon builds a vintage silhouette, in the spirit of a solitaire and promise ring - a form modest in line but distinctive in character. In old jewellery tradition, tiger's eye was associated with stability, seen as a stone of calm and support.

The colour of this cabochon is even and saturated, with no lighter discoloration, which is clear from the very first glance at the stone. Silver and good stones get more expensive year on year, so a cabochon this even at this price is a sensible choice today. The ring is made of pure, refined sterling silver 925, with the European quality of workmanship visible in the precision of the stone's setting. A rhodium layer protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, keeping the metal's shine bright for years to come. The French maker's mark - confirming the metal's origin - completes the character of this piece.

Styled in total black, this ring works like a point of light on the hand - a black turtleneck or a simple blouse makes the best backdrop for the stone's warm colour. A hand wearing such a solitaire looks good holding a cup, or with the wrist showing beneath a loose sleeve. Its small size and weight of 1.9 g mean the ring wears unobtrusively, despite the distinctive character of the tiger's eye cabochon.