the deep, cool blue of the turquoise in this ring has a character that's hard to confuse with any other colour. the cabochon-cut stone comes from the Sleeping Beauty mine in Arizona, known for its uniform, deep blue tone free of green undertones. before a turquoise like this goes into its setting, every piece is assessed under light - what matters is even colour and the absence of cracks. in this classic engagement design, the central stone is surrounded by four small cubic zirconia stones that add sparkle without stealing attention from it. the ring's big size highlights the scale of the turquoise and sits well on a hand with bolder proportions.

silver is rising in price, and good turquoise - especially in such a pure, uniform colour - is becoming harder to find, so a purchase like this makes sense from a price standpoint today. beneath the blue lies refined European 925 silver, rhodium-plated, so the surface doesn't darken over time and keeps a clear shine despite daily wear. the alloy is pure, free of nickel and other allergenic additives, so the hand wears the ring without worrying about irritation. the French maker's mark on the metal confirms its origin and adds a further mark of quality craftsmanship to the piece.

this ring feels at home in an urban look - with jeans, a white shirt and a leather jacket, the blue of the turquoise catches the eye against muted colours. a hand gesture with a cup of coffee or while buttoning a jacket becomes a chance for the stone to catch the light. the classic design means the ring wears just as well day to day as on more special occasions, and the stone's big size guarantees it's always noticed.