A faceted tiger's eye stone brings a warm, golden-brown play of light to this ring. This variety of quartz is known for its silky sheen, recognised as the cat's eye effect - a band of light that shifts across the surface with every movement of the hand. The simple, classic band, styled as a solitaire, does not distract from the stone but calmly frames it. The stone for this piece was hand-selected with attention to colour and clarity, so the play of light remains distinct rather than accidental.

Silver has risen in price in recent years, and good, purely coloured stones like this tiger's eye are becoming harder to find, which makes this purchase a sensible one today. Rhodium plating adds a hard, scratch-resistant layer here, so the metal's shine does not dull over time. Refined European silver of high alloy purity is confirmed by the 925 fineness, and the ring is signed with the French maker's mark, which attests to the origin of the metal. In old beliefs, tiger's eye was associated with stability and renewal - an association, not a property, but one that captures the character of this stone well.

This ring works well on the hand for a meeting in town - under a trench coat and a turtleneck in neutral grey or beige, the stone's warm colour lifts a subdued outfit. It also suits a simple jumper and loose trousers, where the gesture of a hand wearing the ring becomes a natural detail of the whole look. At a light weight of 2.3 grams, it wears comfortably all day, and the stone's facets catch the light with every movement.