A warm, golden-brown tiger's eye cabochon opens up this modern ring like a ray of sunlight caught inside the stone. The cabochon cut brings out the characteristic, silky band of light that shifts across the surface with every movement of the hand, while darker bands stay in shadow, building depth without scattering the colour. The simple, understated setting doesn't draw attention away from the stone - it's the stone that leads the eye as the hand moves. In old beliefs, tiger's eye was associated with stability, which fits well with the character of a ring conceived as a promise symbol.

Only a small part of the sorted raw material makes it into the ring - what matters is the arrangement of the bands and the clarity of the stone's pattern, which is why quality and an accessible price go hand in hand here. Silver and good stones are steadily rising in price, so deciding to buy today seems like a sound choice. Refined European silver of 925 fineness is coated with a layer of rhodium - a hard metal that protects the surface from tarnishing, dulling and scratches, meaning the ring needs less everyday cleaning. The alloy contains no nickel, the metal responsible for allergic reactions, so wearing it doesn't irritate the skin. The French maker's mark stamped on the piece attests to the origin of the metal.

This ring sits well on the hand in everyday, natural outfits - with a loose-cut linen shirt, a cotton sweater or a simple dress in raw fabric. It weighs 2.5 grams, so it wears light and doesn't get in the way of everyday hand movements and work. The medium size of the stone means the ring doesn't dominate, while still staying clearly visible on the finger. The warm colour of the tiger's eye looks best against beige, khaki and natural white.