Deep, saturated navy lapis lazuli brings a mood of quiet gravity to this ring. The cabochon cut doesn't scatter the colour into reflections but gathers it into one smooth surface, so you can see the fine golden threads of pyrite scattered through the stone rather than random flashes of light. Beside it sits a single cubic zirconia, adding a touch of sparkle to the ring without drawing attention away from the main stone. The form is simple and modern, with a clean, geometric line - hence the natural association with the symbolic gesture of a promise, though the design avoids embellishment in favour of quiet minimalism.

For this piece we chose a lapis lazuli stone with an even, dark colour and no discolouration, since it's the purity of tone that determines its value. Silver and other precious metals are rising in price, and stones of this quality are becoming harder to find, so buying now makes sense from a price perspective. The rhodium-plated surface reduces everyday cleaning - rhodium is hard and resistant, which helps the silver keep its shine for longer and resist tarnishing. Beneath it lies pure, refined European silver of 925 fineness, free of nickel and harmful additives, so the metal is gentle on the skin. The French maker's mark on the piece attests to the origin of this silver. In ancient cultures lapis lazuli was linked to idealism and intuition, and its deep colour was associated with harmony.

On the hand it looks best with an understated urban look - a beige trench coat, a cool grey turtleneck or a plain sweater without patterns. The navy of the stone contrasts with the neutral palette and catches the eye with every gesture, whether the hand lifts a cup or turns the pages of a notebook. This is a ring for everyday wear, yet striking enough to be noticed at a meeting in a café or at the office.