A cabochon amethyst opens up this ring like a calm patch of colour resting on your hand. The smooth, domed cut does not scatter light across multiple facets but gathers it into one deep plane, so the hue shifts from pale violet to dark purple depending on how the light falls. In old beliefs, this stone was associated with clarity of mind and inner calm. The modern, simple band does not draw attention away from that colour, and its form suits the role of a promise ring well - understated in line but striking in colour.

For this piece we chose an amethyst with an even, saturated colour, free of discolouration or clouding, which matters especially with this cut. Good stones of this quality are becoming rarer, since their availability is limited by nature itself, and silver and other precious metals are steadily getting more expensive - which is why this ring's price seems reasonable today. The rhodium plating protects the silver surface from tarnishing and scratches, so the ring needs cleaning and polishing less often. The refined European sterling silver 925 used here is a pure alloy free of nickel, so it does not irritate the skin. The piece bears a maker's mark, registered with the French assay office, which attests to the origin of the metal.

Day to day, this ring pairs well with a linen shirt draped over the shoulders or a loose cotton sweater - natural fabrics do not compete with the intensity of the purple. It shows best in the gesture of a hand, when you reach for a cup or fix your hair - that is when the stone catches the light and draws the eye. At 2.5 g, the ring stays light on the finger, and the medium size of the cabochon means it wears just as well in the morning as in the evening, when you want to keep your outfit simple and understated.