A peridot in vivid, grassy green opens this solitaire ring in a solitaire setting - one stone, a minimalist mount, no extra details to pull the eye away. The faceted cut draws bright flashes of light from the stone, though there is not much depth here - this is a stone of pure, even colour rather than dramatic play of colour. The plain band in rhodium silver stays in the background and lets all the attention settle on the green of the stone.

A peridot like this one, with such even colour and high clarity, is easy to overlook, and finding another specimen just as good is far from simple. Even so, the price of the ring remains reasonable, despite silver and precious metals having risen in price in recent years. Refined European silver 925 forms a pure alloy here, free of nickel and other allergenic additives, so the ring can be worn without worry of skin irritation. The rhodium layer protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, which keeps the shine lasting long without frequent cleaning. The French maker's mark - a legally protected mark registered with the assay office in France - attests to the origin of this silver.

Its small size and weight of 2.0 grams mean the ring sits on the finger almost unnoticed, which suits a romantic, delicate style well. A lace blouse in powder pink or a linen dress in a pastel shade brings it out - the green stone then enlivens a calm palette without needing any extra ornaments. A hand wearing a solitaire like this gains a subtle, feminine accent that does not shout, yet draws the eye with every gesture.