The black onyx cabochon in this ring has the colour of dense, matte black - no glassy shine, no translucency, uniform as ink. The vintage silhouette of the band, wide and clearly defined, recalls engagement rings from old jewelry boxes, where a black stone symbolized strength, endurance and self-confidence. The very big size underscores the character of the form - this is a ring that catches the eye on the hand right away.

An onyx like this, uniform and flawless, is easy to overlook among stones of lesser clarity, and finding another with equally deep black is hard to come by. Silver and good stones keep rising in price, so buying at this price today makes sense. For this amount you get a carefully selected cabochon and solid, refined sterling silver 925 - a quality that rarely comes with a reasonable price. The rhodium layer protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, meaning the ring doesn't need frequent cleaning. The silver is stamped with the French maker's mark, confirming the metal's origin.

In a total black outfit - a black turtleneck or a simple blouse - the hand wearing this ring becomes a point of light, as the rhodium-plated silver plays with a cool glimmer against the matte black of the onyx. It works well with the gesture of holding a glass or fixing your hair, when the hand naturally draws attention. In winter it pairs well with a graphite-grey wool sweater, in summer with an anthracite-toned linen shirt. The weight of 5.5 g gives it a noticeable but comfortable presence on the finger.