This wedding and engagement ring pairs the classic gesture of a proposal with a modern, geometric setting. A central faceted ruby is surrounded by twelve small cubic zirconia stones that catch the light from every angle and bring out the depth of red in the main stone. The facets of the ruby break light into short flashes, keeping the colour from settling into a single shade - it's this play of light that draws the eye most when offering a hand.

Each ruby is examined under separate lighting before setting, checking the saturation of the red and the clarity of the stone's interior before it goes into the mount. Good rubies are becoming harder to find, and precious metal prices are steadily rising, so a purchase like this makes sense from a price perspective today. The setting is made of refined European sterling silver 925, additionally coated with a layer of rhodium - a hard metal that protects the surface from tarnishing and keeps the shine lasting longer. The alloy contains no nickel or other harmful additives, so the skin under the ring does not react with irritation. The metal is stamped with the French maker's mark - a legally protected mark registered at the French assay office, which attests to its origin.

For the office, the ring pairs well with a smooth shirt and a well-cut blazer in muted tones - graphite, navy or sandy beige - where the red of the ruby gains a calm, elegant backdrop. After hours, a dark knit sweater is enough to keep the stone as the main focus of a hand's styling. The medium size and weight of 2.6 grams mean the ring sits lightly and doesn't weigh down everyday gestures - writing, shaking hands, sorting through documents.