The deep violet of the amethyst in this ring comes alive when light hits the faceted stone - flashes of dark purple and cooler grey emerge from within, depending on the angle you view it from. Eighteen small cubic zirconia stones surround it in a full circle, forming a halo that visually enlarges the central stone and brings out its rich colour. The large, striking vintage-style setting pairs a retro silhouette with contemporary flair - on the hand it makes quite a statement, without being over the top.

An amethyst of this quality, with such even, deep colour and clarity, is easy to overlook - good stones in this shade are becoming scarcer every year, and silver and precious metals keep rising in price. That makes buying now, at this price, worthwhile. For this amount you get a solid halo setting and a stone chosen with care for colour and clarity, not a random pick. Refined European silver 925 coated in rhodium gains a hard, resistant surface, which helps the ring keep its shine longer and need less cleaning. The 925 fineness itself confirms the purity of the alloy, while the French maker's mark on the piece attests to the origin of the silver. In old jewellery-making tradition, amethyst was associated with calm and clarity of mind - it was sometimes seen as a symbol of inner balance.

In spring it pairs well with a pastel trench coat and a silk scarf in a similar shade of purple or pink - a light-coloured handbag completes the look without overdoing it. The gesture of a hand wearing such a large setting naturally draws attention with every movement. It also works well with a simple, single-colour dress, where the amethyst and its circle of cubic zirconia carry the whole look on their own.