The cabochon-cut moonstone catches the light and casts it back as a cool, blue flash that drifts across the surface with every movement of the hand. The smooth cut doesn't scatter this effect across extra facets, so the adularescence stays clear and focused in a single point. A simple, narrow band in a minimalist style keeps attention on the stone, leaving the solitaire form light and contemporary. In traditional craft, moonstone was associated with intuition, inner awareness and moments of meditation.

For this piece we chose a stone with an especially clean, even flash - it was the colour and clarity that decided this particular one made the cut, at a price that still remains reasonable. Silver and good stones are getting more expensive, and pieces of this quality are getting harder to find, so buying now makes financial sense. The band is made from refined European silver, and a rhodium layer protects it against tarnishing and scratches, so the ring needs less everyday cleaning. The 925 hallmark confirms the purity of the alloy, and the French maker's mark guarantees the quality and origin of the precious metal.

For an evening out, the ring pairs well with a little black dress and a silk blouse - in an understated look, it's the stone's blue flash that draws the eye as the hand lifts a glass or smooths the hair. During the day it sits just as well on the finger with a simple sweater, with no need for extra jewellery. The small size of the stone and a weight of 2.5 grams mean the ring rests on the finger almost unnoticed, until it catches the light.