Faceted lapis lazuli opens up in this ring with a deep, rich navy-purple, broken by the fine golden veins characteristic of this stone. The faceted cut divides the surface into many small planes, so light catches in the facets and bounces back in small glints instead of spreading as one flat patch of colour. Two cubic zirconia stones set beside the main stone add a discreet sparkle without drawing attention away from its colour. The simple, minimalist band does not compete with the stone - the whole piece stays modern and light on the hand.

This particular piece was chosen for the depth of its colour and the clarity of its surface, with no visible discolouration that would lower the stone's value. Good-quality lapis lazuli is becoming harder to find, and silver prices are rising, so this ring at its current price is a sensible choice to make now. The rhodium coating on the silver protects it from tarnishing and keeps its shine despite everyday wear. Underneath, it is refined European silver, sterling silver 925, free of nickel and other harmful additives, so the metal does not irritate the skin. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark establishing its origin, registered with the assay office in France. Lapis lazuli has long been associated with intuition, idealism and harmony, which makes this ring a popular choice for a wedding and engagement model.

In the evening, this ring pairs well with a little black silk dress - the stone's dark navy does not disappear against the black, it stands out clearly against it. It also works well with a satin blouse and a bare hand with no other rings, where the gesture of shaking hands or holding a glass naturally shows off the stone. Its minimalist form means it can be worn every day under a blazer, and in the evening paired with delicate earrings in the same metal.