This solitaire ring with a moonstone catches the eye with a blue sheen that shifts with every movement of the hand. The cabochon cut showcases adularescence - that gentle wave of light travelling across the stone's surface as the hand moves. The solitaire form has long been tied to the idea of promise, here set in a modern, understated mounting that keeps the focus on the stone itself. In many cultures moonstone has been linked to intuition, awareness and meditation - an association, not a property, but one that explains why this stone is so often chosen by people drawn to symbolism in jewelry.

Every moonstone for this ring is selected for even colour and clarity, so the sheen spreads evenly across the whole surface. Silver is rising in price, and good-quality moonstones are becoming harder to find, so buying a ring like this now makes sense price-wise. The setting is pure, refined 925 sterling silver of European origin, coated with a layer of rhodium - a hard metal resistant to scratching, which keeps its shine for a long time and protects the silver from tarnishing. An alloy free of nickel and other sensitising additives keeps the piece comfortable even for sensitive skin. The piece bears the French maker's mark, attesting to the origin of the metal.

This ring works well for an evening out - worn with the little black dress, a silk blouse or a simple all-tailored look, the stone's blue sheen draws the eye with every movement of the hand. Its small size and weight of 2.3 g give it a lightness you can feel on the hand all evening long. The modern solitaire form also works well as an everyday ring, for when you want something understated yet with real character.