This blue topaz solitaire ring catches the eye with a soft blue that brightens with every movement of the hand. The faceted cut splits light into fine glints visible up close, while the minimalist band keeps attention on the stone. It's a solitaire at its simplest - one stone, a clean line of metal, no unnecessary detail.

Only a small share of the sorted raw material makes it into this solitaire - what matters is the depth of blue and clarity, and the rest is rejected at the selection stage. Good stones are increasingly hard to source today, and silver and precious metal prices keep rising, so buying at this price makes sense now. The stone is set in refined sterling silver 925 of high alloy purity, further coated with a layer of rhodium - a hard metal that protects the surface from scratching and keeps the shine lasting. The alloy contains no nickel, the metal responsible for allergic reactions, so the ring can be worn without worrying about skin irritation. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, which guarantees the metal's origin.

For an evening out, the ring pairs well with a little black dress and a silk blouse, worn without other jewellery on the wrist - the hand then stays at the centre of attention, and the topaz draws glances with every gesture, for instance when holding a glass. The simple solitaire form also works well during the day, under a cotton shirt or a sweater in a cool shade of grey, where the blue of the stone gains extra contrast. At just 2.3 g, the ring sits light on the finger and doesn't get in the way of everyday activities.