This vintage ring with rose quartz plays with soft glimmers of light with every movement of the hand. The cabochon, with its smooth, domed surface, gathers light into a gentle rosy glow, while sixteen small cubic zirconia stones encircle it in a narrow, shimmering ring. The retro silhouette of the band and openwork details recall jewellery designs from decades past, and the stone itself has long been associated with love and tenderness - which is why it is often chosen for engagement and promise rings. The form stays light and does not overwhelm the hand, despite its clearly decorative character.

Only a small portion of the sorted raw material makes it into the setting - what matters is the depth of the pink hue and the clarity of the stone, free of even the slightest cloudiness. Silver and good natural stones rise in price year after year, so buying at this price and this quality makes clear sense today. Rhodium plating protects the silver from tarnishing and scratches, and the hardness of rhodium means the shine lasts a long time without any special care. This is refined European silver, sterling silver 925, free of nickel and other harmful additives - such an alloy does not irritate the skin. The piece is signed with the French maker's mark, which attests to the origin of the metal.

For everyday wear, the ring sits well with a soft, chunky-knit sweater, especially in monochromatic pairings - beige on beige or cool grey - where the pink of the quartz immediately draws the eye. It also works with a simple shirt and bare hands free of other jewellery, when a single clear accent is what counts. The medium size and weight of 3.2 grams make it comfortable to wear, without feeling the metal on the finger throughout the day.