This sapphire ring pairs the minimalist, modern shape of a solitaire with the deep navy glow of the stone. The faceted cut breaks light into small, sharp flashes and shows the sapphire differently from every angle, with no cloudiness in the depth of the stone. The narrow, rhodium-plated band doesn't pull attention away from the central stone - the form stays simple, and the sapphire leads the eye.

Each sapphire for this solitaire was reviewed individually and chosen for clarity and colour saturation, so that even at a very small size the stone keeps exceptional quality at a reasonable price. Silver and precious metals are rising in price, and good stones of this class are becoming harder to find, so a purchase like this makes price sense today. Beneath the stone sits refined European silver 925, rhodium-plated with a layer of rhodium that is hard and scratch-resistant, so the shine of the band won't dull for years. This is a nickel-free alloy, nickel being the metal responsible for allergic reactions, so the ring does not cause allergies. The maker's mark struck on the piece is registered at the French assay office, which confirms the origin of the metal. The European quality of workmanship shows in the precision of the stone setting and the even rhodium plating across the whole band.

For everyday wear, the ring sits well on the hand with a soft cashmere or cotton sweater, especially in monochrome pairings of grey, beige or deep navy. Against knitted sleeves, the navy of the sapphire gains depth, and the very small size keeps the gesture of the hand light and natural. This is a ring to wear on its own, without additional bands, so that the faceted stone draws all the attention.