A faceted blue topaz opens up with light at every turn of the hand - tiny facets catch the rays and reflect them in a cool, saturated blue that plays with depth and flashes of light as the angle shifts. Set in a flat, geometric signet head, the stone remains the true focus of the design. The minimalist silhouette of the ring doesn't draw attention away from it, and the clean line of the metal underlines the clarity of the topaz.

Only a small share of the sorted raw material makes it into a setting like this - what matters is purity of colour and the absence of cloudiness, so the final topaz represents a high standard of quality at a price that still remains reasonable. Silver and precious metals have been steadily rising in price for some time now, which makes this purchase a good decision to make today. Refined European silver, pure and free of nickel and harmful additives, forms the base of the ring, and the 925 fineness confirms the purity of this alloy. A rhodium layer protects the surface against scratches and tarnishing, so the shine of the metal lasts a long time. The French maker's mark - confirming the origin of the metal - completes the character of this piece.

On the hand, it works best against a total black backdrop: a black turtleneck or a plain top without extra embellishment lets all the attention settle on the hand and the blue of the topaz. Styled this way, the stone naturally draws the eye with even the simplest gesture of the hand. Its small size and weight of 4.3 grams mean the ring sits lightly and discreetly on the finger, and its form suits an office look just as well as an evening total look.