This lapis lazuli engagement ring pairs a vintage silhouette with the stone's bold, dark character. The cabochon cut leaves the surface uninterrupted by facets, so all attention falls on the deep navy-purple hue, broken here and there by a lighter flash. In old jewellery tradition, lapis lazuli was linked to intuition, idealism and inner harmony, making it a fitting choice for an engagement ring with personal meaning. The big stone fills the hand well, and its matte depth contrasts with the polished band.

Only a stone that someone has already examined against the light and personally judged worth setting makes it into the mounting - hence this bold, even colour free of cloudiness. Silver and good stones are steadily rising in price, so a ring at this price and this quality of workmanship is a sound choice today. The rhodium coating on the band protects the silver from tarnishing, keeping the metal's shine for longer. Underneath lies pure, refined European silver 925, free of nickel and other harmful additives, which makes for comfortable contact with the skin. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark establishing its origin, registered with the assay office in France.

A ring like this feels at home in an everyday, urban style: with jeans, a white shirt and a leather jacket, the dark stone looks natural on the hand, catching the eye with every gesture - holding a cup, brushing back hair, opening a car door. The stone's big size and the ring's weight of 5.6 grams give it a noticeable but not overwhelming presence on the finger. This is a ring worn every day, yet one that keeps the character proper to engagement jewellery with a history.