The deep purple of the garnet catches the eye from a distance, and the faceted cut breaks it into small glints of light with every movement of the hand. The stone stays dark and saturated, without lightening, which makes its colour work harder than paler stones. Around it sit twelve small cubic zirconias that add sparkle without taking the lead role from the garnet. A modern, simple band in rhodium-plated 925 silver draws the eye straight to the stone - a wedding and engagement design, calm in line but distinct in character.

Each garnet is examined individually before it goes into the setting - what matters is depth of colour and clarity, free of flaws and clouding. Silver and good coloured stones get more expensive year on year, so deciding to buy now makes sense from a price perspective. Beneath the rhodium layer lies refined sterling silver 925, and it is this fineness that confirms the purity of the alloy and the absence of nickel, which irritates the skin. Rhodium also protects the surface from tarnishing, keeping the shine clean for a long time. On the inside of the band you'll find the maker's mark struck into the silver, registered with the French assay office - confirmation of the metal's origin and of European quality craftsmanship.

For the office, this ring works best with a plain shirt and a jacket in a muted shade of grey or navy - the purple flash of the stone lifts a quiet palette without overdoing it. With the gesture of adjusting a cuff or opening a notebook, the garnet catches the light and draws attention. This is a ring that speaks equally to an engagement and to an everyday elegant hand in office styling.