A rose quartz cabochon opens on the finger with a soft, translucent glow - the stone's smooth dome brings out a warm, powdery hue without a trace of cloudiness, gathering light rather than breaking it into facets. The classic solitaire setting doesn't draw attention away from that colour, so the whole piece stays calm and easy to read. This kind of ring is sometimes called a solitaire and promise ring - a style long chosen for engagements and important conversations about a shared future. Rose quartz has for generations been associated with love, tenderness and harmonious relationships, which fits well with that symbolism.

We hand-select stones with the purest, most even colour, and a flawless piece with such a saturated pink is easy to miss and hard to find again once it's gone. Even so, quality goes hand in hand with a reasonable price, since silver keeps rising in price on the market. Refined European 925 silver of high alloy purity contains no nickel or other metals that can cause sensitisation, so even sensitive skin can wear this ring without irritation. A rhodium layer adds hardness and scratch resistance, so the shine stays clear for a long time. Silver stamped with the French maker's mark attests the origin of the metal.

For an evening out, this ring pairs well with the little black dress and a silk blouse - the gesture of a hand around a glass or a handbag naturally draws the eye to it. Just set other accessories aside and the pink of the cabochon will catch the room's light with nothing to compete against it. A weight of 2.6 g and the stone's small size keep the piece light and comfortable all evening long.