A tiger's eye ring catches the eye with bands of golden and brown that shift across the stone's surface with every movement of the hand. The faceted cut further breaks up the light, so the silky sheen typical of this quartz reveals itself with varying intensity as the finger turns. The simple, modern setting suits the idea of a wedding ring well - the form is clean, free of unnecessary detail, leaving all attention on the stone. In ancient cultures tiger's eye was seen as a symbol of stability, which lends this ring a meaning fitting for the occasion it is intended for.

We select each stone for the colour and clarity of its bands, since these determine the strength of the cat's-eye effect. Silver and good-quality natural stones are rising in price, so buying one today remains a sensible choice. The ring is made of refined sterling silver 925 with a high-purity alloy, and the rhodium layer on the surface is hard and scratch-resistant, so the shine does not dull over time. The alloy contains no nickel or other allergenic additives, so it can be worn without worrying about skin irritation. The silver bears the French maker's mark, which attests to the metal's origin.

For everyday wear the ring looks good with a soft sweater in muted, monochrome tones - beiges and greys only bring out the warm colour of the stone on the hand. It also works well with a simple shirt with a rolled-up sleeve, where the hand wearing the ring stays the centre of attention. The medium size and weight of 2.2 grams make it light to wear, and its character suits the everyday gestures where the hand is most visible.