Dark and restless in the best sense, the labradorite cabochon in this engagement ring hides more than meets the eye at first glance. When light hits it at the right angle, the surface of the stone releases a blue, sometimes steely flash that shifts with the movement of the hand and fades the moment the hand goes still. The simple, slightly irregular boho-style setting doesn't pull attention away from this play of light - all the focus stays on the stone. In old-time jewelry craft, labradorite was linked to calm thinking and self-belief, which suits a ring meant to witness an important decision.

For this piece we chose a labradorite with an unusually deep, dark colour and a clear surface free of clouding - it's precisely this depth and clarity that decided the choice of stone, and quality like this at this price isn't a given. Silver and good labradorites get more expensive year after year, so buying now makes sense price-wise. The setting is made of pure, refined European sterling silver 925, free of nickel and harmful metal additives - it can be worn without worrying about skin irritation. The ring is signed with the French maker's mark, confirming the metal's origin, and the European care in its making shows in the even lines of the setting and the precise placement of the stone.

At the office it pairs well with a smooth shirt and a jacket in muted, cool grey or deep navy - the blue flash of the labradorite doesn't compete with such a backdrop, it brings it to life with every movement of the hand. It works just as well with a simple sweater or a plain shirt, where dark purple accents only bring out the depth of the stone. The medium size and weight of 4.0 g mean the ring sits comfortably on the finger, without weighing it down during everyday desk work.