Two cabochon-cut turquoise stones sit on the band like two calm, saturated points of blue. The cabochon doesn't scatter the colour through facets but gathers it into a smooth, gently domed surface, so the turquoise keeps a uniform, deep hue without flashes of other tones. The ring's form brings a boho note with a distant echo of vintage - a pair of stones set close together recalls the old custom of wearing a symbolic pair, though it's up to you to decide what meaning you give it.

Both turquoises come from the Sleeping Beauty mine in Arizona, valued for its even, clean colour free of discolouration, and the craftsman matched them so that the shade of one stone corresponds to the other. Good turquoise is becoming harder to find, and silver keeps rising in price, so buying a ring like this today looks like a sound decision from a value standpoint. The stones are set in refined European sterling silver 925, additionally coated with rhodium - this layer protects against tarnishing and scratches, so the ring needs polishing less often. The silver bears the French maker's mark, attesting to the metal's origin.

The big size means the stones show well on the hand in the gesture of raising a glass or fixing your hair - a detail that resonates at a family celebration. It pairs well with an elegant dress in the warm, dim light of a hall, especially if you keep the rest of your accessories to classic, delicate earrings. At 4.5 g, it's noticeable on the finger but not heavy to wear through a whole evening.