The rose quartz cabochon, gently rounded against the hand, gathers light into a soft, smoky glow. As the hand turns, the colour shifts from pale pink to a warmer, deeper shade, and the smooth surface of the cut doesn't scatter the shine but draws it into one point. The setting stays simple and classic, with no embellishments to pull attention from the stone - it's the stone that leads the eye whenever the hand moves.

Every stone is assessed before it's set in silver, checked for colour and clarity, so that only pieces meeting our high standards make it into the setting. Prices for silver and good coloured stones are steadily rising, so a well-selected piece at a reasonable price is worth having now. The ring is made from pure, refined sterling silver 925, coated with a layer of rhodium that protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, keeping the shine bright for years to come. The alloy contains no nickel, the metal responsible for allergic reactions, so wearing it doesn't irritate the skin. The silver is stamped with the French maker's mark, a legally protected mark registered at the French assay office, attesting the origin of the metal. Rose quartz has for generations been linked with love and tenderness, and its warm colour brings to mind harmonious relationships - which is why it's sometimes chosen as a promise ring.

It sits well in everyday outfits with a soft, chunky-knit sweater, ideally in beige, grey or ecru tones, where the pink hue of the stone stands out gently. It also suits a simple, monochromatic look - a cotton shirt and wool trousers in the same colour. Being very small and weighing just 1.8 grams, the ring sits lightly and almost unnoticeably on the finger, until a turn of the hand reveals the play of light within the cabochon.