Warm amber cut in a cabochon meets a bold, modern setting designed with engagement in mind here. The very big size of the stone lets light travel deep into it and bounce back in small flashes - from honey yellow to a darker plum at the edges. As the hand moves, these tones flow into one another, and the smooth surface of the cabochon holds the eye without any extra embellishment. The ring's simple, confident form doesn't compete with the stone for attention - the stone leads the whole composition.

For this piece we chose amber of exceptional clarity and rich colour, since that's what determines whether the light truly plays inside it. Amber is fossilised resin, a material in which every streak of colour is unique, so the selection was made by eye, not by chance. Silver and good stones are getting more expensive, and amber with this depth of colour is harder to find today, which makes this purchase worth making now. The ring is set in refined European silver, sterling silver 925, coated with a layer of rhodium - a hard metal that protects the surface from scratches and tarnishing, keeping its shine for years to come. The piece is stamped with a French maker's mark registered with the assay office, attesting to the metal's origin. The pure alloy, free of nickel and other harmful additives, means the ring can be worn without worrying about skin irritation. In tradition, amber has been linked to sunny warmth and success, which fits well with the spirit of an engagement gift.

In the city it works well with simple jeans and a white shirt, where amber's warm glow lifts a neutral outfit. It also looks good under a leather jacket, when the hand peeks out from the sleeve and naturally draws the eye. In the evening, a dark sweater is enough to give the stone even more depth. This is a ring that makes its presence known on the hand with every gesture.