This sapphire ring draws the eye with the clean, modern line of its band and the deep blue of the stone set in a faceted cut. As light hits the facets, short flashes appear across the surface of the sapphire, and the stone's colour deepens toward the dark purple of an evening sky. The simple band, designed not to compete with the stone, keeps all the attention on the sapphire - it leads the eye whenever the hand moves.

We select the sapphire for this ring so that its colour and clarity are well matched, giving it a calm, even look even up close. Silver and other precious metals are rising in price, and good-quality sapphires are becoming harder to find, so buying now makes sense price-wise. Even so, the value for money remains favourable - a refined setting and a well-chosen stone don't have to come with an inflated price tag here. The band is made of refined European 925 silver, coated in rhodium, which is hard and scratch-resistant, so the metal's shine lasts long without tarnishing or dulling. The alloy contains no nickel or other harmful additives, so the ring can be worn without worrying about skin irritation. The inside of the band bears the French maker's mark, attesting to the origin of the silver used in the piece. This model, in a medium size and weighing 3.5 g, works well as both a wedding and engagement ring.

In summer it pairs well with a linen dress in a light ecru shade or a cotton shirt tied in a knot - the sapphire's blue stands out clearly against pastel and beige fabrics. For wedding styling, it suits a simple satin dress with no extra jewellery on the hand. The modern line of the band and the striking stone also hold their own in cooler, more muted outfits - grey linen or a white cotton shirt.