The deep navy of lapis lazuli catches the eye at once in this ring with a vintage silhouette, designed with engagement in mind. The faceted cut breaks the surface of the stone into small planes that catch the light and send it back in cool flashes, without revealing the full depth of colour all at once - part of the navy stays in shadow, part flashes with the movement of the hand. Delicate golden threads visible within the stone's structure add an irregular, natural pattern to it. A stone of this kind, with such saturated and even colour, is easy to overlook - and a second one with a similar character is hard to find afterwards.

Good stones of this type rise in price along with silver, so buying today makes sense from a price perspective. The stone is set in refined European 925 silver, rhodium-plated with a layer that protects the surface from tarnishing and keeps the shine far longer than unplated metal. The alloy contains no nickel, the metal responsible for allergic reactions, so the ring can be worn without worry about irritation. Struck on the band is the maker's mark, registered with the French assay office - it confirms the origin of the silver and the hand that set it. Lapis lazuli has long been associated with idealism, intuition and inner harmony. This association makes the ring work well as an engagement gift with personal meaning.

The vintage form of this ring fits well into an urban, understated style - it pairs with a camel-coloured trench coat, a simple turtleneck and straight-cut trousers. The navy of the lapis lazuli draws the eye against beige and grey, without needing any extra ornamentation. The small size of the stone keeps the hand looking light and the gesture relaxed, even while buttoning a coat or holding a cup of coffee on the way to a meeting. This is a ring that feels at home both in the everyday rhythm of the city and on a special occasion.