The amber cabochon in this ring has the colour of dense honey with a hint of cognac - held to the light, it reveals tiny glints that shift with every movement of the hand. The solitaire form is plain and understated: a narrow rhodium-plated band doesn't pull attention away from the stone, it simply frames it. This is a minimalist ring that sits well on the finger alongside other delicate bands, but wears just as well on its own.

We personally check every piece of amber for this solitaire before it goes into the setting - what matters is depth of colour and clarity of the resin, with no cloudiness. This kind of selection and good quality at a fair price matter, because silver is getting more expensive and good stones are increasingly hard to find at this price point. The rhodium plating protects the silver from tarnishing, so the band keeps its clean shine for a long time. The metal is refined European silver, sterling silver 925, free of nickel and harmful additives, which shows in the European-quality craftsmanship of the whole ring. The ring is stamped with the French maker's mark - a legally protected mark registered with the assay office in France, which attests the origin of the metal. Amber has long been associated with warmth of the sun and taken as a symbol of good fortune, which adds meaning to it as a gift.

For everyday wear, the ring pairs well with a linen shirt in a natural shade or a loosely cut cotton sweater - the honey tone of the amber brings such calm, earthy backgrounds to life. In a gesture like brushing back your hair or holding a cup, the stone on your hand catches the light and draws the eye. It's a small, 2.5-gram ring that, despite its modest size, has real character.