Understated and minimalist, this labradorite ring catches the eye with every movement of the hand. The faceted stone, dark and almost graphite in colour, conceals a blue, at times steely flash that only surfaces at a certain angle of light. This shifting glow has long been associated with calm thinking, inspiration and self-confidence - in many cultures labradorite was regarded as a stone of mental clarity. The simple band doesn't draw attention away from the stone, keeping the whole composition light and clean in form.

Only labradorites with a clear, saturated flash make it into this ring - it's precisely the colour and clarity of that flash that decides which stones are chosen. Silver and good coloured stones get more expensive year on year, so buying a piece like this now makes sense price-wise. The metal is pure, refined European silver, sterling silver 925, free of nickel and harmful additives - the fineness confirms the purity of the alloy, while the rhodium layer protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, keeping the shine bright for years. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, a legally protected mark registered with the assay office, which attests to the origin of the metal.

Styled romantically, this ring pairs well with a lace blouse or a silk dress in powder pink or ecru - the dark stone on the hand contrasts with the delicate, pastel fabric. It also suits a simple sweater with fine embroidery, where the ring's understated form doesn't draw attention away from the gesture of the hand. Thanks to its very small size and weight of 1.4 g, it wears light, whether the hand is at rest or in motion.