Faceted rose quartz gives off a warm, pink glow when light catches the setting at an angle - delicate flashes appear deep within the stone, and its colour shifts in intensity with every movement of the hand. Before being set, the stone was assessed for clarity and even colour, free of flaws that would disrupt the play of light. The simple, classic form of this solitaire ring puts this single stone centre stage, and the slender band never distracts from it. In jewellery tradition, rose quartz has been linked to love, tenderness and harmonious relationships. This association is why the ring is often chosen as a gift.

Rising silver prices and increasingly scarce good-quality rose quartz make this an especially sensible purchase today. Refined 925 silver of European quality is coated with a layer of rhodium, a hard, resistant metal that protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches - meaning the ring needs less cleaning and keeps its shine for longer. The alloy contains no nickel or other harmful additives, so it can be worn without worry of skin irritation. The silver is struck with the maker's mark, registered with the assay office in France, which attests to the origin of the metal.

On a slender hand and with the stone's small size, the ring sits well in office styling - with a smooth shirt and a fitted blazer in muted tones, where the pink hue of the quartz gently lifts the look without overdoing it. It also suits a simple dress in cool grey for after-work occasions. It takes just one gesture of the hand for the stone to catch the eye as light moves across its facets.