A faceted blue topaz opens up in this ring like a small flash of cool light on the hand. The facets catch reflections from every angle, and the colour of the stone brings to mind the surface of a frozen lake. The band stays narrow and simple, without unnecessary decoration, so all attention rests on the solitaire itself. It is a form close to the classics, yet restrained enough to wear every day, not only on special occasions.

Such a shade of topaz, clear and even, without cloudiness, is rare to find - a second piece with a similarly deep colour is easy to miss. Silver and good stones keep rising in price, and clear topazes of this quality are increasingly hard to find, so this purchase makes price sense today. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests the origin of the silver. The metal is refined European silver, and the 925 fineness confirms the purity of the alloy, free of nickel and other harmful additions. The rhodium layer is hard and scratch-resistant, so the shine of the band does not fade after a few weeks of wear.

On the hand, this ring looks best paired with an all-black outfit - a black turtleneck or a simple long-sleeved blouse creates a backdrop against which the blue of the topaz becomes the point that draws the eye. It also pairs well with a dark coat or a thick sweater in charcoal grey, when the hand emerges from the sleeve and the stone catches the light with every gesture. This is a ring to wear on its own, without other rings on the same hand - the minimalism of the form stands best alone.