Faceted peridot in this solitaire plays with a green that shifts shade with every movement of the hand - from a bright grassy hue to a deeper, bottle-green tone when light hits it at an angle. The tiny facets break light into many smaller flashes, so the stone never looks flat. The minimalist setting with its narrow band does not distract from this play of light - the form stays simple, leaving everything else to the stone. This is a very small, delicate ring that, despite its modest size, draws the eye with the precision of its cut.

We reviewed every peridot for this collection individually and selected each one for clarity and depth of colour, since only a stone of that quality fully delivers the play of light described above. Good stones of this kind are harder to find today, and silver and other precious metals are steadily rising in price, so this ring at its current price is a sensible choice for now, not later. The setting is refined sterling silver 925, free of nickel and harmful metal additives, so it can be worn without worry of skin irritation. A rhodium layer protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, keeping the shine bright for years to come. The metal bears a maker's mark registered with the French assay office, attesting to its origin.

For office wear, this ring pairs well with a smooth shirt and a blazer in muted grey or navy - the green flash of the peridot brings life to a calm palette without disrupting its character. It also works well with a thin ecru sweater, where the hand wearing the ring naturally becomes a focal point during conversation or when signing documents. Thanks to its small size and weight of 1.3 grams, it wears lightly, with barely any noticeable weight on the finger.