This tiger's eye ring plays with a silky sheen that glides across the surface of the stone with every movement of the hand. The cabochon cut smooths the stone into one calm dome and brings out the characteristic cat's eye effect, without breaking it up into small facets the way a faceted cut would. The colour shifts from honey to deep brown, and the streak of light seems to move along with the wrist. The simple, narrow band keeps attention on the stone - a classic, minimalist solitaire form that works equally well as an engagement ring or as an everyday piece worn on its own. Craftsmen of the past associated tiger's eye with stability and renewal; today the stone simply draws the eye with its texture.

For this piece we chose a stone with even, saturated colour and a clean banding pattern, free of discolouration that would weaken the cat's eye effect. Prices for silver and good natural stones rise year after year, so buying at this price makes sense today. The stone is set in refined 925 silver of European quality, additionally rhodium-plated - the rhodium layer protects the surface from tarnishing and dulling, so the shine lasts a long time without cleaning. The alloy is pure, free of allergenic metal additives, so the ring can be worn without worrying about skin irritation. The piece is signed with the French maker's mark, which confirms the origin of the metal.

This small solitaire feels right in summer, on a hand emerging from the sleeve of a light beige or ecru linen dress. The honey tone of the stone works well with a tan and with the natural, earthy colours of summer wardrobes. It also suits a simple white shirt with sleeves rolled to the elbow - there it catches the eye with every gesture of the hand. Its light, 2.5-gram form does not weigh on the finger, so it can be worn every day, whatever the occasion.