This vintage bracelet set with seven tiger's eye stones plays with a warm, silky glow with every movement of the wrist. The cabochon cut brings out the cat's eye effect - a band of brighter light that shifts across the surface of the stone as the viewing angle changes. The golden-brown colour shimmers with depth, and the rhodium silver setting gives the whole piece a distinctly retro character. In earlier times jewellers linked tiger's eye with stability and inner balance, which suits a form drawing on old-fashioned patterns well.

Each of the seven stones was examined individually and chosen for the intensity of its reflection, so the bracelet keeps a high standard of quality at a reasonable price. Good stones of this class are becoming harder to find, since nature itself limits the supply of valuable rough material, and silver prices keep rising. Refined European silver of 925 fineness confirms the purity of the alloy - free of nickel and additives that could irritate the skin. The rhodium layer protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, so the shine stays bright for years to come. The French maker's mark on the clasp confirms the origin of the metal.

The bracelet weighs 17 grams and sits well on a larger wrist - 18 centimetres in length with an adjustable 4-centimetre extension lets you fit it comfortably. It looks great worn over the cuff of a trench coat or slipped onto the sleeve of a turtleneck in a cool, neutral colour - beige, grey or navy. In the city, at a meeting or on an ordinary walk, it's the warm hue of the stone that catches the eye against a muted outfit. The vintage form means the bracelet wears lightly, yet without being too understated.