A labradorite ring catches the eye the moment your hand shifts position. The cabochon-cut stone holds a cool grey on its dark ground, threaded through with flashes of blue - turn your hand and a different fragment of that play of light appears, sometimes steely, sometimes deeper and richer. Scandinavian craftsmen linked this stone with clarity of mind, inspiration and self-belief - today that association suits a solitaire and engagement ring just as well as a quiet game of patience played for one's own pleasure. The simple, modern setting doesn't pull attention away from the stone, only underlines its irregular pattern.

Stones like this labradorite - with such a distinct blue flash and clean pattern - are easy to overlook, and a second one with a similar play of colour is hard to find afterwards. Silver and good natural stone prices rise year on year, so this reasonably priced ring is a smart choice right now. What you get here is solid craftsmanship and a carefully chosen stone without an inflated price tag. The rhodium coating on the silver is hard and scratch-resistant, so the shine stays clean for a long time and the surface doesn't tarnish. Underneath sits pure, refined European silver 925, free of nickel and other sensitising additives, for comfort even on sensitive skin. The French maker's mark on the piece attests the origin of this silver.

Its small, delicate size means the ring feels at home in everyday life - with a linen shirt tied in a loose knot, a cotton dress or a simple sweater in natural yarn. The cool grey of the labradorite brings out the muted, earthy tones of these fabrics without getting lost against their simple cut. In the morning it shows a deeper, darker shade, while in the afternoon, under different light, a distinct blue flash appears. It's a ring that sits quietly through an ordinary day while still carrying the weight of an important moment.