The deep, saturated blue of lapis lazuli catches the eye immediately, while flecks of golden pyrite on its surface recall stars scattered across a night sky. The cabochon cut shows off that depth without sharp angles, and the vintage silhouette of the ring brings a touch of old-world elegance to the hand, as if the stone remembered other times. In jewelry tradition, lapis lazuli has been linked to intuition, idealism and inner harmony - an association that suits an engagement ring well.

A stone like this one - with even, intense colour and a distinct pattern of pyrite - is easy to overlook, yet another as good is hard to find afterwards. Silver prices are rising, and good stones of this kind are becoming scarcer, so buying now makes sense price-wise. The setting is pure, refined European 925 silver, coated with a layer of rhodium that protects the surface from tarnishing and reduces the need for frequent cleaning. It is a nickel-free alloy, nickel being the metal responsible for most contact allergies, so the ring does not cause allergic reactions. The piece is signed with the maker's mark establishing the metal's origin, registered at the French assay office. At a weight of 2.8 g, the ring in medium size sits lightly on the finger, without feeling bulky.

In everyday outfits it pairs well with simple urban casual wear - a pair of jeans, a white shirt and a leather jacket - where the navy stone becomes a natural focal point that the eye returns to with every gesture of the hand. A deep purple sweater or the cool grey of a coat further highlight the depth of this blue. It takes just one gesture, a raised cup or a touch of the hair, for the stone to assert its presence without unnecessary flash.