Warm, honey-toned amber draws the eye from the very first glance in this ring. The cabochon cut wraps the stone in a smooth, domed surface through which the depth of the amber resin glows - because it is fossilised resin, not a mineral, that gives it this warm, sunny colour. The vintage silhouette of the band, gently shaped around the stone, recalls jewellery designs from decades past and works well as an engagement ring. In many traditions amber has been associated with sunny warmth and success - here it accompanies an important decision as a natural stone, vivid in colour.

For this piece an amber of rich, clear colour and clean structure was chosen, free of cloudiness, which with this stone is by no means a given. Silver and good-quality amber are rising in price, and finding a stone of this quality is getting harder, so this ring at its current price is a sensible choice today. The band is made of refined sterling silver 925 of high alloy purity, coated with a layer of rhodium - a hard metal that protects the surface against tarnishing and dulling, so the shine lasts for years. The alloy contains no nickel, the metal responsible for most allergic reactions, so wearing the ring does not irritate the skin. The piece bears the French maker's mark, registered with the assay office, which attests to the origin of the metal.

A ring like this feels right in an urban outfit - with a camel-coloured trench coat, a cool grey turtleneck and simple, neutral accessories, the amber warms up the whole look and catches the eye with every gesture of the hand. It works well for a coffee shop meeting or a walk around town, when the hand holds a cup of coffee or adjusts a scarf. The vintage form and warm colour of the amber together create a ring worn with confidence in every season.