A faceted blue topaz catches the light across dozens of tiny facets, surrounded by twelve cubic zirconia stones that add a delicate shimmer to the whole. The stone's cool blue shifts in intensity with every movement of the hand, brightening one moment and deepening into a richer shade the next. The modern, slender band keeps the focus on this effect, making the ring equally suited as an engagement proposal or a wedding band.

For this piece we chose a topaz with an exceptionally pure, even colour - it was this quality that earned the stone its place in this design, and it's rare to find stones of this calibre at such an accessible price. Good stones of this class are becoming harder to find, since nature itself limits their availability, and silver and precious metal prices keep rising - which makes today a sensible time to buy. The rhodium plating protects the silver from tarnishing and scratching, so the ring needs less everyday cleaning. Refined 925 silver of European quality is a pure alloy free of nickel and other allergenic additives, so it can be worn without worrying about skin irritation. The French maker's mark, a legally protected mark registered with the assay office in France, attests to the origin of the metal.

For a family celebration, the ring pairs well with an elegant dress in a muted colour and classic silver accessories - in the warm light of a room, the topaz takes on a deeper, more saturated hue. A simple turn of the hand is enough to draw the eye to the stone's blue. Its medium size and weight of 2.6 grams mean the ring sits light and comfortable on the finger throughout a full day of celebration.