This garnet solitaire ring catches the eye with the understated, geometric form that women drawn to true minimalism favour today. The very small setting doesn't distract from the stone, while the faceted cut breaks its colour into small flashes of light that reveal themselves with every movement of the hand. The garnet keeps its deep, saturated red throughout - this is simply light playing across the facets, not any added effect.

We assess every garnet before it's set, checking clarity and depth of colour, because only a stone like that will keep the same character for years. Good stones of this kind are becoming rarer, and precious metal prices keep rising, so this ring combines solid craftsmanship with the clear value of the stone itself at its price point. The rhodium plating on the silver adds a layer of rhodium that protects the surface from tarnishing and keeps its shine far longer than silver alone. The base remains pure, refined sterling silver 925 - an alloy free of nickel and other harmful additives, so the metal doesn't irritate the skin. The French maker's mark is a guarantee of quality and of the precious metal's origin, visible on every piece.

In spring, this ring pairs well with a pastel trench coat and a silk scarf tied loosely at the neck - the hand emerging from a softly-coloured sleeve naturally shows off the garnet's deep red. A light-coloured handbag and a simple outfit let the stone take centre stage without any unnecessary extras. It also comes into its own during everyday gestures, when the hand lifts a cup or adjusts a scarf - that's when the garnet catches the light best. This is a ring to wear on the index or ring finger, where its small form and intense colour sit in natural balance.