Khareef Pear Halo Double-Band Diamond Ring

A diamond double-band ring in 18K white gold with a pear-shaped diamond halo and a pavé-set band, from Bait Al Diblah in Oman. In Dhofar, when the khareef arrives, the mountains turn green almost overnight and the first drops of monsoon mist settle on every leaf.

A single teardrop of light sits at the centre of this ring: a round diamond wrapped in a pear-shaped halo, like a drop of khareef rain held still on a petal. Two slim bands frame it, one lined with small round diamonds that shimmer as the hand moves, the other left clean and polished. Two tiny stones at the side add a delicate flourish, like a bead of dew that has paused on its way down.

The open, airy design lets light pass through the ring, so it feels lighter on the hand than it looks. At 3.63 g of 18K white gold with 0.40 carats of diamonds, it is easy to wear every day and still draws a second glance.

It suits someone who loves romance but dislikes excess: a birthday gift, a first-anniversary surprise, or a treat after a milestone worked hard for.