A modern, boldly shaped engagement ring brings a stone of warm, amber depth to the hand. Tiger's eye is a variety of quartz, and its silky sheen is brought out fully by the cabochon cut: as the hand moves, a narrow, bright band of light glides across the surface, known as the cat's eye effect, while the rest of the stone stays matte and calm. The very big size of the setting gives the stone a clear presence on the finger, without it getting lost in the hand. This stone has long been associated with stability and inner balance, which suits the character of an engagement ring well.

This setting received a stone chosen for the intensity of its colour and the clarity of its pattern - these are the qualities that earned it a place in this ring. Good stones of this kind are becoming harder to find, and silver prices are rising, so buying at this price today is a sound decision. The setting is made of pure, refined European silver 925, free of nickel and harmful additives, and the piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests the origin of the silver. A layer of rhodium protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, so the bright shine lasts a long time. The pure alloy contains no nickel, the metal most often responsible for allergic reactions, so the ring causes no irritation or allergic reactions.

This ring feels at home in weekend layering: under a loose oversized sweater, with a scarf in muted grey or beige draped over the shoulders. A hand wearing this stone looks natural even in a simple, everyday gesture - adjusting a scarf or holding a cup of coffee. The size of the setting and the warm colour of the tiger's eye draw the eye without needing further adornment around it. It also pairs well with a suede handbag in a similar tone, pulling the whole look together into a coherent, autumn ensemble.