This classic-style solitaire ring draws out a deep, saturated black from the black onyx, with no trace of translucency. The cabochon cut doesn't break the light into facets but gathers it into one smooth, dark surface, so the stone reads as calm and draws attention without unnecessary flash. In old-world jewellery craft, onyx was associated with resolve and self-assurance, which suits the austere, classic form of this setting well.

The stone for this solitaire was chosen so its colour stays even across the whole surface, with no lighter streaks or clouding that would lower its value. That kind of quality at a reasonable price is rare today, since good onyx keeps getting more expensive along with silver. The setting itself is made of pure, refined sterling silver 925, free of nickel and other irritating additives, so even sensitive skin can wear this ring without irritation. A rhodium layer protects the silver against tarnishing and scratches, so the metal keeps its shine over daily wear. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests the silver's origin.

It looks best styled in total black, worn with a black top with a simple neckline or a thin turtleneck, where the hand remains the only place the metal's shine appears. In that pairing, the onyx becomes the point the eye returns to as the hand lifts a glass or rests on the table. It also works with a suit jacket and simple, dark accessories, since the classic form of a solitaire needs no extra ornament to hold attention.