This romantic, distinctly vintage ring with a cabochon-cut rose quartz catches the eye with its calm, warm hue - a soft pink with a slightly cooler flash as the hand moves. Six small cubic zirconia stones surround the main stone, adding sparkle without pulling attention away from the quartz. The decorated band and softly flowing lines recall the jewelry-making of decades past, while the small size keeps the piece light on the finger. Rose quartz has long been associated with love, tenderness and harmonious relationships, which is why it's a popular choice for engagement and promise rings.

We assess every cabochon for colour and clarity before it goes into the setting, so even at a relatively modest price you get a stone of noticeably better quality than average. Silver is rising in price, as are good coloured stones, so buying at this price makes sense today. The ring is made of pure, refined sterling silver 925, and a rhodium layer protects the surface from tarnishing and scratches - in practice, that means less polishing and cleaning day to day. The silver, stamped with the French maker's mark, attests to the metal's origin, and the pure alloy, free of nickel and other sensitising additives, offers comfort even for sensitive skin.

This type of ring fits well into a romantic look - next to a lace blouse, a dress with a small floral print, or a powder-pink sweater, the quartz's pink takes on extra softness. A delicate hand wearing this ring looks natural with pastel accessories and thin, interwoven bracelets. It also works well with simpler outfits - an écru linen dress or a light-coloured coat lets the quartz do the talking. Its small size and weight of 3.6 grams make it a ring that wears light yet stays memorable.