The saturated blue of the turquoise in this ring has the even, quiet depth prized in stones from the Sleeping Beauty mine in Arizona. Before being set, every cabochon was assessed for colour purity - no streaks or discolouration that would lower its value. Around the central turquoise, a classic halo of sixteen cubic zirconia stones builds a halo effect: as the hand turns, the small stones catch the light and surround the turquoise blue with a soft glow. The form stays classic, calm in its lines, with no unnecessary flourishes.

Turquoise of such an even colour is increasingly hard to source today, and silver keeps rising in price, so this price makes sense now. The setting is made of refined sterling silver 925 of European quality, coated with a layer of rhodium - a hard metal that protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, keeping the shine bright for years to come. A pure alloy, free of nickel and other sensitising additives, gives comfort to those with sensitive skin. On the inside of the band you will find the French maker's mark - attesting to the origin of the silver used in this piece. The ring weighs 3.5 g and comes in a medium size, so it sits well on the finger without weighing down the hand.

A ring like this pairs beautifully with weekend layering: a chunky oversized sweater, a draped scarf and trousers in cool grey or sandy beige. The turquoise blue brings life to a muted, calm palette, and a hand wrapped around a coffee cup or a book naturally draws the eye to the stone. In the colder months it also works well with a wool coat and simple, classic jewellery in the same silver tone.