This ruby solitaire ring pairs a classic, minimalist form with a colour that needs no embellishment. A single faceted ruby is set into a slim, simple band - the facets catch the light and send it back to the eye as a warm, red flash, with no extra details to distract from it. At 1.2 grams, the ring sits lightly on the finger, almost unnoticeable, until the eye lands on the stone.

The ruby for this solitaire was hand-selected after reviewing many stones for colour saturation and clarity - every shade of purple and red matters here. Silver and precious metal prices are rising, and good rubies with a clean colour are becoming harder to source, so this purchase makes price sense today. The ring is set in refined European silver 925, and a rhodium layer protects its surface from tarnishing and losing its shine for years to come. The alloy contains no nickel, the metal most often responsible for skin reactions, so the ring can be worn without worrying about irritation. The silver is stamped with the French maker's mark, confirming the metal's origin and the craftsmanship behind it.

A ring like this feels right for everyday encounters around town - with a trench coat, a turtleneck in cool beige or grey, where a understated styling lets the ruby draw all the attention. It takes just one gesture of the hand - adjusting a coat, lifting a cup - for the stone to catch every eye. The solitaire's form stays classic enough that the ring works just as well with a simple sweater as it does under the sleeve of a sleek blazer.