This vintage-style amber ring draws the eye with a warm, honey-cognac hue, where a faint amber glow sometimes flickers across the surface. The cabochon cut rounds off the stone's surface and brings out its depth, while ten small cubic zirconia stones surround it with a delicate, cool sparkle that sets off the warmth of the amber. Before a stone reaches the setting, we examine each one closely for colour and clarity - only specimens with a clean, saturated hue earn a place in the finished piece. The big size means the ring sits well on the hand and holds its own in any gesture.

Amber is fossilised resin, and craftsmen of old linked its warm colour with the sun and with good fortune - which is why amber is sometimes worn as a symbol of success. Silver and good amber both rise in price year after year, so choosing a stone like this at this price is a sound decision today. The ring is made of rhodium-plated silver - the rhodium layer protects the surface from tarnishing and scratches, so it doesn't need frequent polishing. The metal is sterling silver 925 from European refining, and the fineness confirms the purity of the alloy, free of nickel and harmful additives, so it doesn't irritate the skin. The whole piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests to the origin of the silver.

As a wedding and engagement ring, it works well in vintage-styled outfits - its retro form and the warm colour of the amber pair nicely with a flowing linen dress in ecru or sandy beige. In summer, it's worth pairing it with light fabrics and delicate jewelry in the same tone, so the warmth of the amber naturally takes centre stage on the hand. In simple summer looks, it's the amber that draws the eye, while the gentle sparkle of the cubic zirconia rounds out the look without unnecessary excess.