Faceted labradorite pairs the stone's dark depth with flashes of blue and steely brilliance that reveal themselves with every shift in the light. This is labradorescence - a phenomenon that makes the same stone look entirely different at a desk and under evening lighting. Twelve cubic zirconia set around the stone amplify the effect, and the clean, contemporary form of the ring reads as both an engagement and a wedding proposal.

Stones with such vivid play of colour are rare - it is hard to come across a second labradorite with equally intense reflection. Sterling silver 925 has been rising in price, so buying a stone like this today is simply a sound decision. The ring is made from refined sterling silver 925, free from nickel and sensitising additives - the alloy will not irritate even sensitive skin. Rhodium deposited on the surface reduces tarnishing and dulling, which means less cleaning day to day. The piece is signed with the French maker's mark establishing the origin of the piece, registered at the French assay office.

On the finger, the ring works particularly well paired with smart office dressing: against a charcoal or navy blazer the blue flash of the labradorite comes through clearly, while against a smooth off-white shirt the stone draws the eye without unnecessary noise. Muted tones make the best backdrop for it - the labradorite leads the gaze, and everything else steps back.