Warm, honey-toned amber gives this ring a character quite unlike cool jewellery stones - it is fossilised resin, where light thickens and settles into deep, saturated layers. The cabochon cut doesn't break up this colour with facets, but instead smooths the surface, so glimmers of amber only appear as you turn your hand, calm and undiffused. A modern, simple band of rhodium-plated 925 silver leads the eye straight to the stone, with no extra details to distract.

Only a small portion of the amber we review makes it into this ring - what matters is clarity and depth of colour, the rest is set aside. Silver and good stones get more expensive year on year, so buying now makes sense price-wise. Refined silver of European quality, sterling silver 925, forms an alloy free of nickel and other harmful additives, so the metal doesn't irritate the skin even with daily wear. The rhodium layer protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, keeping the shine bright for years to come. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, which guarantees the origin of the metal.

Amber has long been linked with sunlight and success, making this ring a natural choice for an engagement or as a promise. Styled in total black - a black turtleneck or a plain blouse - a hand wearing the amber stone becomes the point where light comes to rest. Pair it with a dark coat in winter or a light black dress in the evening, when you want the stone to take the leading role. The medium size and weight of 3.4 grams mean the ring sits lightly on the finger, keeping its warm colour at the centre of attention all day long.