This engagement ring pairs the depth of a faceted garnet with a delicate border of seven cubic zirconia, creating a composition with a distinctly vintage character. The faceted cut spreads light across multiple planes and draws out the stone's dark purple with flashes of deep red - a colour that only reveals itself when the hand moves. The cubic zirconia do not compete with the garnet but enhance its intensity, surrounding it with a bright ring of light.

The ring is made from refined sterling silver 925 of high alloy purity. The alloy contains no nickel - the metal most commonly responsible for allergic reactions - so the piece does not cause skin allergies. Rhodium deposited on the silver surface protects it against tarnishing and dulling, maintaining its shine for a long time. Each garnet is selected before setting, with colour and clarity assessed individually - only stones with a deep, clean colour make it into the ring. Silver has risen in price and garnets of this quality are becoming increasingly rare, so today's price is genuinely reasonable. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, which guarantees the origin of the metal.

The romantic, vintage style of the ring suits a dress with a lace insert or a blouse in a small floral print - the garnet reads intensely and expressively against such a background. Against pastel fabric, the stone's dark purple draws the eye to the hand. This is a ring that shows best in a gesture - when offering a handshake or holding a glass.