A jade ring plays with depth of green as light moves across the smooth surface of the cabochon - revealing a darker shadow in one spot, a brighter glint in another. Such a saturated colour and clean structure in a stone are rare finds, and a piece with this clarity is easy to miss while searching for something similar elsewhere. The modern, simple band does not pull attention away from the stone - it is the stone that leads the eye across the hand. The design works well both as an engagement ring and as a promise ring, when you want a stone other than a classic diamond.

We select each jade individually, looking at colour and clarity, which is why the price stays reasonable for this quality. Silver and good coloured stones get more expensive year after year, so buying at this price today makes sense. The setting is refined 925 silver of European quality, coated with a layer of rhodium - a hard, resistant metal that protects the surface from scratching and tarnishing, so the shine lasts long without frequent cleaning. The alloy contains no nickel, the metal most often responsible for irritation, so the ring can be worn without worry. The French maker's mark stamped on the piece attests to the origin of the metal.

A ring like this feels right on the hand during a city outing - paired with a fitted trench coat, a turtleneck in cool beige or grey, where the green of the jade becomes the strongest point of the look. The modern line of the band makes it easy to wear every day, not only on special occasions. A hand gesture holding a cup of coffee or offered in a handshake shows off the play of light on the cabochon well. The medium size and weight of 3.3 grams keep the ring light on the hand and out of the way during everyday activities.