Openwork gold-tone steel ring with three stones

A wide ring that stays open under the finger

The band never closes. That gap is what lets a single piece cover sizes 18 to 19, and it is also what makes a ring this wide easy to put on. Ease it open a little at a time rather than in one movement, and avoid bending it back and forth, which puts the steel under strain. If you would rather compare shapes before choosing, the shop lists other open and adjustable steel models.

Parallel lines gathered around an eye-shaped centre

Thin bands leave each side of the shank and curve inwards until they meet in a pointed oval. Everything else in the design leans towards that eye-shaped centre. Between the lines, skin shows through, so a wide ring still looks light on the hand. Seen from above, the bands fan out evenly; seen from the palm, the two ends stop short of each other.

Red, blue and purple, side by side

The three stones sit in a row inside the oval, small enough to add colour without covering the gold tone that surrounds them. Having three shades at once makes the ring easier to place: it can pick up a colour already present in a print, instead of forcing the rest of an outfit to match one bright stone.

Ring details at a glance

Keeping the finish bright

Put the ring on last, once hand cream and perfume have dried. Off the hand, it travels better in a pouch than loose in a bag, where the open lines can catch on a strap or a zip. A dry soft cloth is enough to bring back the shine, and abrasive cleaners are best avoided. That short routine also suits the other pieces in the same steel range.