A rich ruby with a faceted cut meets a minimalist band in a ring of striking yet quiet character. The stone concentrates a deep purple hue into one compact point, and with every turn of the hand its facets catch the light and send it back in small flashes. The solitaire's form is simple and light, so all attention stays on the ruby's colour rather than the setting. Ruby has long been associated with passion and energy, though in this piece its power lies purely in colour.

For this setting we chose a stone with a clean, deep colour and no visible clouding - that clarity is what decided the choice of this particular ruby. Prices of silver and precious metals are steadily rising, and nature itself limits the availability of fine stones, which makes a ring at this price a sound choice today. The setting is made of refined 925 silver of European quality, coated with a layer of rhodium - a hard metal resistant to scratching, which protects the surface from tarnishing and keeps its shine for a long time. The silver, stamped with the French maker's mark, attests to the metal's origin. We further protect the skin through the purity of the alloy: the absence of nickel and other irritating additives means the ring can be worn with confidence even on sensitive skin.

This small, 2.0-gram ring pairs well with a spring look - a pastel trench coat, a silk scarf in a similar shade of red and a light-coloured bag. On the hand emerging from a trench coat sleeve, the ruby draws the eye from the very first gesture, and its simple form takes nothing away from its impact. This is a ring for everyday wear, when you want to add one clear splash of colour to your look without overdoing the form.