A turquoise ring catches the eye the moment it lands on your hand. The cabochon's smooth, domed surface gathers light in one spot, and the blue of turquoise from the Sleeping Beauty mine in Arizona settles into a single, saturated patch of colour with no discolouration. A piece like this is easy to miss on a shelf full of other stones, yet a second one with such a pure hue is hard to come by. The simple, modern band doesn't pull attention away from the stone - the shape stays clean and light on the finger.

Prices for silver and quality coloured stones keep rising steadily, and turquoise with such an even blue turns up less and less often, so now is a good time to buy. The stone is set in rhodium-plated 925 silver - the rhodium layer protects the surface from tarnishing and scratches, so the ring needs polishing less often. The metal is pure, refined sterling silver 925, free of nickel and other irritating additives, so even sensitive skin wears it without irritation. The French maker's mark on the piece attests to the silver's origin, and a solitaire ring is often linked to the symbolism of courtship and promise - a ring for important, personal occasions.

At a light weight of 2.1 grams, the ring barely announces its presence on the hand, even though the stone stays clearly visible. It pairs beautifully with a spring look: a pastel trench coat, a silk scarf in cool tones and a light-coloured handbag - a gloved hand or one holding a scarf naturally shows off the turquoise blue. Described as small, the size keeps the shape delicate and sits well on slimmer fingers, without overpowering the rest of your jewelry.