the rich, dark purple of the amethysts plays with every movement of the wrist - cut as cabochons, the stones show depth of colour without sharp glints, just a calm, matte glow. seven amethysts fall into a rhythmic row on a very big, boldly defined bracelet with a vintage character - a form that recalls jewelry of the past, yet sits loosely and lightly on the hand. old-time jewellers linked this stone with calm and clarity of mind, and a bracelet carrying such symbolism makes a fitting gift.

the choice of each of the seven amethysts came down to colour and clarity - hence stones free of clouding, with an even, deep purple. silver and good amethysts get more expensive year on year, so a bracelet at this price with such a selection of stones is a sound buy today. the metal is refined European silver 925, free of nickel and other harmful additives - the bracelet can be worn without worry about allergies or skin irritation. the rhodium coating on the silver protects it from tarnishing and loss of shine, so the sparkle lasts longer. the silver, stamped with the French maker's mark, attests the origin of the metal.

the bracelet, weighing 19 g and measuring 18 cm long with an adjustable 4 cm extension, sits well on the wrist, even under a shirt cuff or sweater sleeve. in weekend outfits it looks good with an oversized sweater in cool grey, a draped scarf and a calm, earthy palette - the purple of the amethysts stands out against these tones and catches the eye with every gesture of the hand. it also suits a linen shirt with a rolled-up sleeve, where the full length of the bracelet is on display. the size and weight of this form give it a distinctly vintage character.