The deep navy of lapis lazuli in this ring gathers light almost like a dark night sky flecked with tiny sparks of pyrite. The cabochon cut lets the colour work quietly - with every movement of the hand, glints appear on the stone's surface that don't shout for attention but patiently draw the eye. The solitaire form is simple and understated in line, with no unnecessary detail around the stone, which fits well with the minimalist character of the whole piece. The small size means the ring sits lightly on the finger, leaving the lapis lazuli as the true focus of the piece.

The stone for this solitaire is chosen so that the colour and density of the navy tone stay even across the whole piece, without lighter patches or unevenness. Quality like this at this price is becoming rarer, since good lapis lazuli is rising in price alongside precious metals, which makes buying now a sound choice. The setting is made of refined European silver 925, free of nickel and other harmful additives, so the metal doesn't irritate even sensitive skin. A rhodium layer protects the silver from tarnishing and scratches, so the ring doesn't need frequent cleaning and keeps its shine for a long time. The metal is stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests to its origin.

This ring brings a bold, dark accent to evening looks - it works well with a little black dress or a silk blouse, when the rest of the jewelry is kept to a minimum. The navy of the lapis lazuli then contrasts with the smooth black or grey of the fabric and naturally draws the eye to the hand. In old jewelry-making traditions, lapis lazuli was linked to intuition, idealism and inner harmony. That association suits a ring of such a calm, focused form well.