This solitaire ring pairs a faceted-cut peridot with a slim, rhodium-plated 925 silver band of a purely minimalist line. The stone's green colour shifts in intensity with every turn of the hand - in one angle of light it deepens, in another it lightens to a brighter grassy shade. The facets catch light in single glints rather than one continuous shine, so the stone seems alive in motion. The simple band does not draw attention away from the peridot - it leads the eye, while the solitaire form stays in the background.

Every peridot is assessed for colour and clarity before it is set into the band. Silver and precious metals are rising in price, and good stones are becoming harder to source, so buying a ring like this today makes price sense. Refined European silver 925 forms the base of this setting, and the 925 fineness confirms the purity of the alloy, free of nickel and harmful additives. The rhodium layer protects the surface from tarnishing and scratching, keeping the shine bright for years. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark establishing its origin, registered with the assay office in France.

This ring works well in the city - worn with a trench coat and a turtleneck in neutral grey or beige, the green peridot brings life to a muted look without overdoing it. The very small solitaire form sits well on the hand and doesn't weigh down everyday gestures - writing, holding a cup of coffee, or revealing the wrist beneath a trench coat sleeve. It's a discreet yet distinct detail on the finger, equally suited to a coffee catch-up or a quick trip around town as to the daily office routine.