Two faceted-cut garnets draw the eye the moment you look at this ring. The stone's deep, saturated purple catches the light in every facet, while a surround of 17 small cubic zirconia stones adds sparkle without taking the lead role away from the garnets. The modern, multi-axis band construction keeps the form light despite the number of stones on the hand - a setting that works well as a wedding ring, where both character and detail matter.

Only a portion of the raw material reviewed makes it into this piece - what counts is depth of colour and clarity in the garnet, free of internal flaws visible in the light. Silver and good coloured stones are getting more expensive, so a set like this at a reasonable price is worth considering now. The band is made of refined European sterling silver 925, coated with a layer of rhodium - this metal protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, keeping the shine clear for years to come. The whole piece is signed with the French maker's mark, which attests to the origin of the metal.

On the hand it looks good in an everyday, urban style: paired with jeans and a white shirt, the garnet brings in a note of colour, while against a leather jacket its dark purple contrasts with the coolness of black leather. A hand gesture in such an outfit naturally draws attention to the ring, especially when the hand wears no other jewellery. This medium-size model, weighing 3.0 g, wears light, and the garnet stays clearly visible even in simple, everyday looks.