This engagement ring surrounds a centrally set moonstone with the cool, delicate sparkle of a cubic zirconia halo. The cabochon cut lets you catch the characteristic blue flash that shifts across the stone's surface with every movement of the hand. It's a classic halo setting, where twelve small cubic zirconia stones ring the main stone in a circle of light, adding visual size without weight. The modern, slender band doesn't pull attention away from the centrepiece - the whole ring stays light and distinctly contemporary, even while filling the traditional role of an engagement ring. Jewellers of earlier generations linked the moonstone to intuition and inner awareness, treating it as a stone that favours moments of focus.

This particular stone was chosen for its colour and clarity - only a stone free of cloudiness lets the adularescence show through fully, which is why each one is closely inspected before it's set. Good-quality moonstones are becoming harder to find, and silver prices have been rising for some time, so buying at this price makes practical sense today. The ring itself is made from refined European silver, coated with a layer of rhodium - a hard metal that protects the surface from tarnishing and scratches, so the shine lasts for years. The alloy contains no nickel or other harmful additives, so wearing it won't irritate the skin. The silver is stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests to the metal's origin.

At 1.5 grams, the ring is barely noticeable on the finger, which makes it just as suited to everyday wear as to special occasions. It looks good on the hand with a soft, chunky-knit sweater, especially in monochrome pairings - cream white, light grey or beige all set off the stone's cool tone. It can be paired with a thinner band on the same finger or worn alone as the hand's focal piece. The moonstone's blue flash brings life to muted autumn colours without needing any other jewellery.