A labradorite ring brings a cool, blue flash to the hand against the stone's dark background. The cabochon cut sets off this labradorescence - with every movement of the hand, a streak of steely light plays across the surface before fading back into the depths. The band's shape combines the free spirit of boho style with a detail straight out of antique jewelry, giving the whole piece a distinctly vintage character. Old-time craftsmen associated labradorite with peace of mind, inspiration and self-belief - an association that still carries through today, especially in wedding and engagement rings.

The stone for this ring was chosen so that the colour and depth of the flash stay even across the whole surface, something that is not common with natural labradorite. Good labradorites are getting more expensive along with silver, so buying now makes sense price-wise. The setting is refined European silver 925, an alloy free of nickel, the metal responsible for most allergic reactions, which means the piece does not irritate the skin. The whole is finished with the French maker's mark, which denotes the silver's origin and confirms its quality.

The very big size and weight of 6.5 grams mean the ring sits well on the hand and makes its presence clearly known. For an evening out it pairs well with a little black silk dress - a understated outfit keeps the attention where it belongs, letting the blue flash of the labradorite catch the eye with every gesture. It can be worn on its own, without other rings on the same hand, so the focus stays on the stone's texture. This piece combines a wedding-ring character with a bold, vintage form that is hard to mistake for a classic solitaire.