Seven faceted garnets form a dense, dark row that draws out a deep, wine-red colour with a hint of purple from the stone. The small facets catch light from different angles, so the colour shifts in intensity with every movement of the hand - sometimes darker, sometimes with a flash of brighter red. The vintage silhouette of the ring, with stones set closely together in a single line, recalls an old engagement jewelry form built from multiple stones rather than one solitaire.

The garnets in this ring were chosen for a shared, saturated colour, so the whole row reads as uniform, with no random, lighter-toned stones breaking the line. Silver and other precious metals are rising in price, and good, clean stones of this size are becoming harder to find, so buying this ring now makes price sense. The metal is vermeil - refined European 925 silver coated with a thick layer of 18-carat gold, confirmed by the stamped V mark. It is this gold that touches the skin, not the silver, so even sensitive skin has no trouble with it - the alloy contains no nickel or other allergenic additives. The French maker's mark stamped on the piece attests the origin of the silver and the craftsmanship of its finishing.

This kind of ring works well at a family celebration - with an elegant dress in the warm, dim light of a hall, paired with small, classic earrings. On the hand, the dense row of garnets draws the eye with every gesture, for instance when raising a glass or adjusting your hair. The dark purple of the garnets pairs well with burgundy or deep green styling, but it also holds its own against a simple black dress. This is a small yet striking engagement ring - an old form reimagined for today.