The delicate, powdery pink of the rose quartz settles into a soft patch of colour, carried by the cabochon cut without sharp edges - the stone's surface stays smooth and lightly frosted, yet clear, with no trace of cloudiness. Around it, twelve small cubic zirconia stones form a halo setting that visually enlarges the central stone and brings extra sparkle to this very small, modern piece. This is a layout typical of halo and engagement rings - in jewellery craft, rose quartz has long been associated with tenderness and a harmonious relationship, making it a natural choice for the occasion.

Only a small share of the reviewed raw material makes it into this collection - what matters is purity of colour and the absence of internal flaws, so the final stone is natural and carefully selected, yet the price remains reasonable. Precious metals and good coloured stones keep rising in price, so buying a ring like this today makes sense from a price standpoint. The base is pure, refined sterling silver 925 - it is this fineness that confirms the purity of the alloy, free of nickel and other harmful additives, so the metal does not irritate the skin. A layer of rhodium protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, so the shine lasts long despite everyday wear. The whole piece is signed with the French maker's mark - a legally protected mark registered with the French assay office, which attests to the metal's origin.

On the hand, this ring looks best paired with soft knitwear - a chunky sweater in ecru or grey shades gives the powdery pink of the quartz a calm, monochromatic backdrop. In such a pairing, it's the halo of cubic zirconia that catches the eye with every gesture of the hand, with no need for extra decoration on the wrist. It works just as well for everyday styling as for an evening out, when you want the hand to stay the centre of attention.