A lapis lazuli cabochon draws the eye with its deep, navy blue, shot through with golden flashes of pyrite that catch the light as the hand turns. The signet form of the ring - broad, defined and slightly asymmetric - sets the stone like a seal, while hand-applied enamel enriches the setting with a detail characteristic of bohemian and vintage aesthetics. This is jewellery that does not get lost in a crowd.

Each stone is assessed for vivid colour and clarity before it reaches the setting - lapis lazuli with an intense, even colour free of greyish discolouration is becoming increasingly hard to source, so the current price of this signet ring is genuinely reasonable. Refined European sterling silver 925 forms an alloy free of nickel and other harmful additives, so the ring causes no allergic reactions or sensitivities. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, which guarantees the origin of the metal.

For everyday wear, the signet ring pairs well with soft knitwear - a graphite merino wool jumper or a cashmere pullover in ivory. The movement of a hand reaching for a coffee cup or turning the pages of a book brings out the depth of the stone and the golden flashes in its background. Monochromatic combinations in shades of grey or off-white let the deep blue of the lapis lazuli lead the eye.