This vintage-style engagement ring brings a black onyx cut as a cabochon to the hand. The stone's smooth, domed surface doesn't catch sharp glints of light - instead it settles into a matte, deep black that absorbs light rather than reflecting it. This cut isn't meant to show off transparency, because there is none here; instead it reveals a calm, even colour free of flaws and discoloration. The compact, rounded setting echoes the shapes of engagement rings from earlier eras and sits well on the finger, without rising above the line of the hand.

Each onyx in this collection was examined individually and hand-picked for colour purity, so at a reasonable price you get a stone of exceptional quality. Silver and good natural stones rise in price year after year, and finding an onyx free of flaws is getting harder, so buying at this price makes sense today. The ring is made of refined European sterling silver 925, which contains no nickel or other sensitising additives and remains kind even to sensitive skin. A rhodium layer protects the silver from tarnishing and losing its shine, so the ring keeps its bright, clean metallic tone for a long time. The piece is signed with the French maker's mark, which attests to the metal's origin.

Black onyx has long been associated with strength of character, perseverance and self-assurance - an association that makes it a fitting choice for the symbolic moment of an engagement. In a total-black look, worn with a black turtleneck or a plain top without extra accessories, the dark stone on the hand becomes a focal point that draws the eye more than the rest of the outfit. It also works well as a contrast against a light-coloured sweater or a linen shirt, where the blackness of the onyx stands out clearly. Its small size and weight of 2.8 g mean the ring wears light all day long.