This modern engagement ring with black onyx draws the eye with a deep, matte black that the cabochon cut turns into a smooth, gently gleaming surface. Light glides across the stone's rounded dome and brings out its intensity without lightening its rich colour. The simple, understated band doesn't compete for attention with the onyx - the whole form stays clean and focused on one striking point on the hand. In traditional jewelry craft, black onyx was associated with strength, resilience and confidence, which makes it a fitting choice for the symbolic moment of an engagement.

Only onyx with an even, deep black colour and no discoloration goes into this ring, so every piece looks equally refined, and the quality doesn't drive up the price excessively. Silver and good stones keep rising in price, so buying now makes sense from a price standpoint. Set in rhodium silver, the stone gains a hard, resistant coating that protects against tarnishing and scratches, keeping the metal's shine bright for years to come. This is refined European silver, sterling silver 925, with a purity that doesn't burden sensitive skin with any irritating additives. The piece bears the French maker's mark, which guarantees the origin of the metal.

A ring like this feels at home in a masculine, understated look - paired with a fitted trench coat in camel, a thin turtleneck and cool grey trousers, where the hand becomes the natural point that catches the eye. It also works well with a simple sweater and black accessories, where the onyx echoes the outfit's colour rather than contrasting with it. The medium size and weight of 2.9 grams mean the ring sits securely without weighing down the hand's movement during everyday gestures.