Deep, cool navy sapphire draws the eye at first glance. The faceted cut breaks light into fine glimmers, and two small cubic zirconia stones on either side add a delicate sparkle to the ring without drawing attention away from the main stone. The classic, compact form of the ring sits well on the finger and moves naturally with every gesture of the hand - a design meant to work both as an engagement ring and as a wedding ring.

The sapphire for this ring was chosen for its rich colour and clarity - these are exactly what decided the choice of this particular stone. Precious metals are rising in price, and good coloured stones are becoming harder to find, so buying at this price makes sense today. It is set in refined silver 925, plated with a layer of rhodium - this metal is hard and scratch-resistant, so the ring keeps its shine for a long time, and the pure alloy, free of nickel, does not irritate the skin. The French maker's mark on the piece confirms the origin of the metal.

In summer this ring looks good with a linen dress in a light, broken shade of white or sand - the navy of the sapphire gains contrast against it. It also works well with a simple cotton shirt and minimal jewellery around it, since the classic form needs no company. At 3.1 grams and in a medium size, the ring sits lightly on the hand, without weighing it down when worn all day.