Deep navy lapis lazuli draws a calm, dark glow from the minimalist setting of this solitaire ring, threaded through with tiny golden flecks of pyrite. The faceted cut catches light across narrow planes, so the stone shifts in intensity of colour with every movement of the hand. This solitaire style works equally well as an engagement ring or as a right-hand ring: the plain band doesn't pull attention away from the navy of the stone, and the whole piece stays light and legible. The very small size of the stone and a weight of 1.8 grams underline the subtlety of this form even further.

We assess every lapis lazuli for colour and clarity before it's set, because only an even, deep navy mass with a discreet shimmer of pyrite gives the effect we care about most. This selection keeps the stone's quality high while keeping the price sensible. Silver prices are rising, and good stones like lapis lazuli are getting harder to source, which makes buying today a sound pricing decision. Refined European silver 925 is covered with a layer of rhodium, a hard metal resistant to scratching, which protects the surface from tarnishing and lets the shine last for a long time. The silver here is stamped with the French maker's mark, confirming the metal's origin. A pure alloy free of nickel and other harmful additives means the ring doesn't irritate even sensitive skin.

Styled for urban casual wear, this ring performs best: jeans, a white shirt and a leather jacket create a backdrop against which the navy of the lapis lazuli immediately draws the eye to the hand. Lapis lazuli has long been associated with idealism, intuition and inner harmony, which adds symbolic depth to this solitaire when chosen for an engagement or as a right-hand ring. Its minimalist form and small size mean the ring can be worn easily every day, with the navy stone staying at the centre of attention.