Three tiger's eye cabochons sit in a row on a ring with a classic, rounded band. The cabochon cut smooths the surface of the stone and lets golden bands of light glide across it with every movement of the hand - this is the cat's eye effect characteristic of this variety of quartz. The design combines the character of an engagement ring with a multi-stone layout, so it works equally well as an engagement gift and as an everyday piece.

Only a small portion of the reviewed raw material makes it into the ring - what matters is the arrangement of the bands and the depth of colour, the rest is set aside during selection. Silver and good stones get more expensive year after year, so a purchase like this makes sense from a price standpoint today. The band is made from refined European sterling silver 925, and the rhodium on its surface protects against tarnishing and scratches, so the shine lasts long without frequent cleaning. The alloy contains no nickel or other harmful additives, so the metal stays kind to the skin. The French maker's mark on the piece attests the origin of the silver. Tiger's eye has long been associated with stability and renewal, which suits the engagement character of this ring well.

In summer, the ring looks good on a hand emerging from the sleeve of a linen dress in sandy or cream tones - the golden bands in the stone then play well against the natural fabric. It also works with a light shirt with a rolled-up sleeve, when the hand stays at the centre of attention. The medium size of the stones and the compact band, weighing 4.2 g, mean the ring sits securely and doesn't get in the way of everyday gestures.