A minimalist solitaire ring with labradorite places all attention on a single stone - and that stone fully deserves it. The cabochon cut is the right choice for labradorite: the smooth, domed surface gathers light and lets it travel across the stone, revealing the blue and steely flashes of labradorescence. The dark background of the stone makes that shimmer appear suddenly with the movement of the hand. The simple solitaire setting does not compete with this effect - the form steps back, and the stone leads the eye.

Every labradorite is chosen by hand, assessed for the liveliness of its colour play and the depth of its background - this is not a catalogue selection but a decision made in front of each individual stone. The availability of quality labradorite is limited by nature itself, and prices for fine specimens are rising. Refined sterling silver 925, free from nickel and harmful metal impurities, does not irritate the skin. Rhodium deposits a hard coating on the surface that maintains a bright, tarnish-resistant polish for years. The French maker's mark stamped on the silver, registered with the French assay office, confirms the metal's origin and craftsmanship.

Day to day, this ring feels most at home with soft knitwear - a graphite jumper or a cream roll-neck creates a calm backdrop against which the blue flash of the labradorite comes alive with clarity. Monochromatic combinations in cool greys and off-white draw out the steely tones of the stone. With the movement of the hand, the solitaire catches the eye without any additional support.