This modern, geometrically clean ring set with labradorite draws the eye with its play of light. The cabochon's smooth, domed surface conceals a blue, occasionally steely flash that appears and disappears as you turn your hand - the stone's dark background only comes alive in motion. This shifting effect, known as labradorescence, means the ring looks different on the finger with every gesture. The simple band doesn't compete with the stone - all the attention stays on its depth.

Only a small portion of the sorted raw material makes it into production - what matters is purity of colour and the strength of the flash, and the rest is rejected already at the selection stage. Silver and good stones get more expensive year after year, so a labradorite like this at a reasonable price is worth having now, before it becomes even harder to find. The rhodium coating the silver protects it from tarnishing and losing its shine for years to come. The silver itself is pure, refined, sterling silver 925 - free of nickel and other harmful additives, so it doesn't irritate the skin. The piece bears a maker's mark, registered with the French assay office, which attests to the metal's origin. In jewellery tradition, labradorite has been associated with calm of mind and self-confidence. As a promise and engagement ring, it therefore carries something more than just its form.

It looks best in a total-black look - against a black turtleneck or a plain, unadorned top, it's the labradorite that leads the eye. A hand in a dark styling becomes a natural backdrop for the stone's blue flash. The very big size of the cabochon and the 6.0 g weight give the ring a distinct, confident presence on the finger - this is jewellery that gets noticed, not just worn.