This tiger's eye engagement ring plays with a warm, honey-brown colour that shifts into a bright, silky band of light as you turn your hand. That's the cat's-eye effect characteristic of this variety of quartz - a streak of shine glides across the surface of the cabochon with every movement of the hand. The big cabochon fills the hand nicely, and the modern, clean setting doesn't draw attention away from the stone itself. In old beliefs, tiger's eye was linked with stability, which suits the character of an engagement ring well.

For this piece we chose a stone with a bold, even colour and a clean structure, free of discolouration that would disrupt the pattern. Silver and good natural stones get more expensive year after year, so a cabochon this well-chosen at an accessible price is a sensible choice today. The ring is made of pure, refined 925 sterling silver, extracted and refined in Europe - it is the fineness mark that confirms the purity of the alloy, free of nickel and other harmful additives, which means the metal is gentle on the skin. A layer of rhodium protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, so the ring needs less cleaning and keeps its shine for a long time. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, which guarantees the origin of the metal.

A ring like this works well for family celebrations - with an elegant dress in a warm shade, by candlelight or in the soft, yellow glow of a room. Classic accessories, a thin chain or small earrings, let the stone remain the main focus of the hand. The gesture of shaking hands or holding a glass further shows off the movement of light on the cabochon. The stone's big size means the ring feels confident on the hand without losing the lightness of its form.