A faceted amethyst brings out the best in this solitaire ring - a deep violet that the cut breaks into cool flashes of light, shifting in tone with every movement of the hand. The facets guide light along the stone, while the minimal setting steps back and leaves all the attention on the amethyst. In jewellery tradition, the violet of amethyst has long been associated with balance and a clear mind - and there is something in that colour that genuinely calms the eye.

Every stone for this ring is hand-selected, with colour and clarity assessed individually - amethyst of this depth and transparency is becoming increasingly rare, and the price of precious metals continues to rise, so this price point is genuinely fair. The ring is made using the vermeil technique: a core of refined sterling silver 925 of European quality, covered with a layer of 18-carat gold at least 5 microns thick. Compliance with the standard is confirmed by the stamped V mark. This gold is what touches the skin - an alloy free from harmful metal additives that will not cause an allergic reaction. The piece is signed with the French maker's mark.

For a city meeting, this solitaire ring works beautifully with a beige trench coat and a fitted ivory turtleneck - the violet of the amethyst brings a neutral palette to life without disrupting it. As the hand moves, the facets catch the light and draw the eye exactly where they should.