A lapis lazuli cabochon brings a depth to this signet ring that mass-market jewellery rarely achieves - a deep, almost ink-saturated blue with fine flecks of pyrite scattered like gold dust. The cabochon cut lets the colour speak fully, and the body of the signet ring - substantial yet not heavy - sets the stone within a bohemian and vintage aesthetic, where the rawness of the form and the richness of the colour come together as one coherent character.

Every piece of lapis lazuli is assessed for colour saturation and clarity before being set - only stones with an even, deep blue make it into the finished piece. Good specimens of this stone are becoming increasingly rare, and silver prices are steadily rising, so today's price for this signet ring is simply fair. The sterling silver 925 used here is refined and free from nickel and harmful impurities, meaning there is no risk of irritation even for sensitive skin. The hand-applied enamel gives the surface additional depth, and the piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests the origin of the silver, completing it as a considered choice of quality.

Lapis lazuli has been associated across cultures with idealism and harmony - an association that suits a signet ring worn with conviction. On a man's hand paired with a pastel trench coat and a silk scarf, the deep blue of the stone carries clearly without shouting. With a loose linen shirt or a light blazer, the signet ring draws the eye through gesture, not ornament.