Faceted labradorite draws a blue, sometimes steel-toned flash out of its dark surface, one that shifts with every turn of the hand. Six small cubic zirconia stones surround it with a delicate rhythm of light, without taking away its leading role. A modern, narrow band in rhodium silver holds its shape lightly and cleanly - this is a ring conceived as both an engagement and a promise piece, without unnecessary flourish. Labradorite has long been associated with calm thinking and confidence in one's own decisions, and in the jeweller's craft it has sometimes stood as a symbol of inner certainty.

A stone like this one - clean, with a pronounced play of colour - is easy to overlook, yet a second one of the same intensity is hard to find later. Silver prices are rising, and good labradorites are becoming scarcer, so today's price for this ring remains reasonable. Rhodium protects the silver from tarnishing and keeps its shine despite everyday wear. Refined European silver 925 is a pure alloy without nickel, so the ring does not irritate the skin. The piece is finished with the French maker's mark, which attests the origin of the silver.

The small size and weight of 3.0 grams make the ring light to wear every day. It looks good with jeans and a white shirt, when a leather jacket adds an urban edge to the outfit. That is when the stone's blue flash catches the eye against simple, muted clothing. It also works well with a plain sweater and loose-cut trousers, where the ring's form does not compete with the rest of the look. On the hand, the labradorite shifts shade with every gesture, from deep grey to cool blue.