Faceted lapis lazuli opens up in a navy, saturated hue, with a fine gold spark flashing here and there. The stone is set in a plain signet with a minimalist line - no embellishments to pull the eye away from the colour. As the hand turns, the facets catch the light differently than a flat surface would, and the navy of the stone darkens in one moment, then reveals a deeper, cooler tone in the next.

For this piece we chose a stone with an even, dense colour and a clean structure, free of lighter patches that would dilute the tone. Silver and good coloured stones are rising in price, and finding lapis lazuli of this depth of colour is getting harder, so this purchase makes sense right now. The metal is refined European silver, coated with rhodium, which protects the surface from tarnishing and keeps the shine longer. The 925 fineness confirms the purity of the alloy, and the French maker's mark - confirming the metal's origin - appears on the inside of the band. The whole piece reflects European craftsmanship, visible in the precision of the stone setting and the even finish of the band.

The very small size of the signet means it sits well on the index finger or little finger, close to other, more delicate rings. In summer it looks good with an ecru linen dress or a light cotton shirt - the navy of the stone stands out clearly against the pastel background. In old craft tradition, lapis lazuli was associated with intuition, idealism and inner harmony, making it a fitting choice for a gift with a personal message. The gesture of a hand wearing this signet gains a calm yet decided accent of colour.