The deep, saturated green of the jade catches the eye the moment it meets the hand. The cabochon-cut stone shimmers with a smooth, even surface, broken here and there by darker veining that gives it character. The minimalist setting doesn't distract from that colour - a simple band with a big stone works well as an engagement ring, and its quiet form pairs nicely with a wedding band too.

Jade with such a pure, deep colour is easy to overlook among weaker examples, and a second stone in a similar shade is hard to find later on. Prices for silver and good natural stones rise year on year, so buying now makes sense price-wise. At this price you get a carefully selected stone and solid craftsmanship, a combination that rarely comes together this favourably. The setting is made of pure, refined sterling silver 925, free of nickel and harmful additives - it's the fineness mark itself that confirms the purity of this alloy. The rhodium layer is harder than the silver alone, which means the ring resists scratching for longer and won't tarnish, keeping its shine on the hand for much longer. The silver bears the French maker's mark, which attests to the metal's origin.

Day to day, the ring feels at home alongside an oversized sweater and a linen scarf in a cool, muted colour - the green of the jade stands out against grey or broken white with every movement of the hand. It also works well with a simple, loosely tied scarf and a cup in hand during a lazy weekend. The big size of the stone fills the hand nicely, and the weight of 5.6 g gives it a noticeable but not tiring presence on the finger.