The warm, honey-brown hue of tiger's eye settles into narrow bands that catch the light with a silky sheen typical of this stone with every movement of the hand. The faceted cut brings out these glints, and the two cubic zirconia stones set beside it add a discreet sparkle without taking the leading role away from the stone. The modern, minimalist ring does not distract from this pairing - the form stays simple and quiet, letting the stone draw the eye. In old jewellery traditions tiger's eye was associated with stability, which suits the character of a ring meant to be worn every day.

Each stone in this ring was chosen so the colour bands run evenly and consistently, without random discolouration. Good specimens of tiger's eye are rising in price along with silver, so buying at this price makes sense today. The ring is made of pure, refined sterling silver 925 - an alloy free of nickel and harmful metal additives that does not irritate the skin even with daily wear. A rhodium layer protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, so the shine lasts long. The metal bears a maker's mark establishing the piece's origin, registered with the French assay office.

As a wedding or engagement ring it works well in simple, contemporary outfits - it looks good on the hand paired with a grey trench coat and a turtleneck in muted, neutral tones. The honey shade of the stone brings life to such a combination without unnecessary excess. At 1.5 g, the ring stays light and comfortable for everyday wear, even on a hand gesturing through a busy day in the city.