A deep, saturated emerald draws the eye in this vintage engagement ring, its green hue shifting in intensity with every movement of the hand. The faceted cut brings out the stone's depth and inner glow, without hiding the natural inclusions typical of this type of stone. The delicate band, styled after antique designs, doesn't draw attention away from the emerald, and the ring's slender silhouette makes the hand appear even more elegant.

We personally inspect every emerald that goes into our rings before it is set - what matters is the colour, clarity and character of the stone, not just its size. Silver and precious metal prices are rising, and good-quality emeralds are becoming harder to find, so today's price for this ring remains reasonable. The setting is made of rhodium-plated silver - the rhodium layer gives a lasting, bright shine for years to come and protects the metal from tarnishing and scratches. The silver itself is pure, refined, sterling silver 925, free of nickel and other allergenic additives, which matters for sensitive skin. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark registered with the assay office, which attests to the metal's origin.

This ring feels right at a family celebration - worn with an elegant dress, in the warmth of candlelight and classic metal accessories, the emerald's green brings life to a muted look. It also suits a simple, single-colour evening dress, where the stone becomes the natural focal point the eye returns to. Its small size and weight of 2.7 grams mean the ring sits lightly on the finger and doesn't get in the way of everyday hand movements.