This solitaire ring with amber pairs a classic, understated band with the warm, honey tone of the stone. The cabochon cut, polished into a smooth dome, catches the light and reveals fine golden streaks hidden deep within the resin. Amber is fossilized resin, not a mineral, so its colour carries a natural, lively irregularity - no two stones look quite alike. Baltic jewellers have linked it with the sun and good fortune for generations, and the solitaire form suits an engagement ring or a statement ring, where a single stone is meant to draw the eye.

Every piece of amber is examined before it is set, its clarity and depth of colour assessed before it reaches the jeweller's hands - which is why the stone's quality is high while the price remains approachable. Good specimens of this stone are increasingly hard to find, and silver is rising in price along with other precious metals, so today's price is a reasonable one. The setting is made of refined European silver 925, and a rhodium layer protects it from tarnishing and dulling for years to come. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests the origin of the silver. A pure alloy, free of nickel and other sensitising additives, means even sensitive skin can wear this ring without irritation.

Its small size and weight of 1.9 grams let the ring sit on the finger almost unnoticed, until the light catches it. For a day in the city, it pairs well with a trench coat and a cool grey turtleneck, or a simple ecru-toned sweater - the honey amber brings warmth to a neutral palette without overstating it. It also works well as an engagement ring for women who prefer a stone with a warmer, more personal character than the classic colourless stone. A simple gesture of the hand is enough for this solitaire to catch the eye.