The deep violet of the amethyst in this ring carries a rich, dark purple depth, and the cabochon cut rounds off the stone's surface so that light glides across it gently, without sharp breaks. This is a piece easy to overlook among others: an even colour free of flaws, and such a calm, consistent hue is hard to match in another stone today. The simple, modern band in rhodium-plated 925 silver doesn't pull the eye away from the amethyst, it just lets the stone speak for itself on the hand.

We select amethysts carefully, one by one, because good quality at a fair price here is no accident but the result of selection. Silver and good coloured stones get more expensive year on year, so this purchase makes sense right now. Refined European sterling silver 925 is a pure alloy free of nickel, the metal most often responsible for skin reactions, so the ring can be worn without worrying about skin irritation. The rhodium layer protects the surface from tarnishing and scratches, so the shine lasts long and everyday care is kept to a minimum. The whole piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests the origin of the silver. In jewellery tradition, amethyst has long been linked to calm and clarity of mind, and as an engagement ring it can also stand as a symbol of a lasting bond between two people.

For everyday wear it looks good with plain jeans and a white shirt, where the violet of the stone stands out against the simplicity of the outfit. A leather jacket gives it an urban, modern edge, and the gesture of lifting a cup or tucking back your hair naturally reveals the stone on your hand. Its medium size and weight of 3.7 grams mean the ring sits light and doesn't get in the way of hand movement throughout the day.