The tiger's eye cabochon sits in the ring like a band of silky light held in silver - this quartz variety, known for its cat's eye effect, reveals a narrow, golden-brown flash with every movement of the hand. Two cubic zirconia stones are set on the sides, adding a discreet sparkle to the stone without taking away its leading role. The form of the ring is simple and modern, free of unnecessary detail, which suits both an engagement and a wedding ceremony equally well. Tiger's eye has long been associated with stability and inner balance - an association, not a property, but in the context of a wedding band it takes on extra meaning.

A piece like this - even in colour, with a clear, concentrated band of shine - is easy to overlook among average stones, and hard to match for equal clarity. Rhodium plating protects the silver from tarnishing and scratches, so the ring keeps its shine for a long time without frequent polishing. The metal is refined sterling silver 925 of European quality, and the piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests the origin of the silver. Silver and good stones are steadily rising in price, so deciding to buy at this price today makes sense. At this price you get solid craftsmanship and a carefully chosen, rare stone, a combination that is hard to find.

The big size of the ring sits well on the hand and works well in an everyday, urban style - with jeans, a white shirt and a leather jacket, the stone sets the ruggedness of the outfit against the warm colour of the tiger's eye. With a simple sweater or a plain shirt, it's the cabochon that draws the eye as the hand moves. As an engagement or wedding ring it works thanks to a form that never goes out of date - worn daily, it keeps its calm, modern character for years.