Deep and distinctly retro, this ring with a cabochon-cut labradorite brings a dark, mysterious hue to the hand. Across its surface plays a blue sheen - cool, steely flashes that come alive with every turn of the hand and vanish the moment the stone is still. A specimen with such pronounced play of light is easy to overlook on a shelf among dozens of others, and hard to match afterwards with one of similar intensity. The vintage silhouette of the setting, with its gently rounded lines, works equally well as a wedding and engagement ring. In old jewellers' lore, labradorite was linked with calm thinking and confidence in one's own decisions - an association, not a property of the stone, but one that suits a ring for such an occasion well.

The stone for this design is chosen for its saturated, dark colour and clarity of structure, free of cloudiness that would dull the flash. Silver and good labradorites rise in price year after year, so buying this quality at today's price makes sense now. The setting is made of refined European silver, sterling silver 925 - an alloy free of nickel and other harmful additives that does not irritate the skin even with everyday wear. A layer of rhodium protects this surface from tarnishing and keeps its shine over time. Struck into the silver is the maker's mark, registered with the French assay office, which attests to the metal's origin.

For everyday wear, this ring looks good on a hand emerging from the sleeve of a linen shirt or a loose cotton blouse - the natural fabric and the matte sheen of the rhodium-plated silver create a calm pairing in which the dark stone immediately draws the eye. It also works well with a simple cotton sweater in a muted colour, when a relaxed, everyday cut is what matters. At 3.9 grams, the ring doesn't weigh down the hand even with prolonged wear. The medium size fits most hands, while the stone itself remains the focal point of the look.