This amethyst ring catches the eye with a depth of purple that shifts in shade with every movement of the hand. The cabochon cut doesn't break light into tiny sparkles but spreads it across the stone's smooth surface, giving that calm, saturated glow that shows best as the hand turns. The modern, smooth band doesn't draw attention away from the stone, giving the whole ring a lightness and simplicity of line.

This particular amethyst was chosen for its colour and clarity - the stone is clear, free of cloudiness, with an even, deep intensity of purple. Silver and good coloured stones are rising in price, so buying at this price makes sense now. It is set in rhodium silver: the rhodium layer protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, keeping the metal's shine visible for a long time. This is refined sterling silver 925 with a high-purity alloy, and the fineness itself confirms the alloy contains no nickel or other harmful additives. The band is stamped with the French maker's mark, registered with the assay office, attesting to the origin of the metal. Amethyst has long been associated with calm and clarity of mind, treated as a symbol of balance, which explains its popularity in wedding and engagement rings.

The very big size pairs well with a spring outfit: a pastel trench coat, a silk scarf tied at the neck and a light-coloured bag in hand create a backdrop against which the stone's purple immediately draws the eye. With a handshake or a gesture of adjusting the scarf, the stone shifts shade depending on the angle of light. The weight of 5.9 g feels on the finger like a solid but not restrictive presence - a ring equally suited to the formal moment of a proposal and everyday wear after the wedding.