Three labradorite cabochons sit along a wide, rhodium-plated band with a distinctly retro outline. Against the stone's dark background, a blue, at times steely flash appears - as the wrist turns, it drifts across the surface and disappears, only to return a moment later somewhere else. The bracelet's large form and bold silhouette recall vintage jewelry, in which metal and stone played an equal role. Labradorite was once associated with calm of mind, self-confidence and inner inspiration - today it is above all a stone that catches the eye through its play of light.

Only a small part of the reviewed raw material makes it into this bracelet - what matters is the depth of the dark background and the clarity of the blue flash, and everything else is set aside at the selection stage. Silver and good stones have long been rising in price, so buying at this price makes sense today. The metal is refined European silver, sterling silver 925, free of nickel and other additives that could irritate the skin. A layer of rhodium protects the surface against scratching and tarnishing, so the band keeps its shine for a long time despite everyday wear. The silver is stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests to the metal's origin.

This bracelet feels most at home on a wrist peeking out from the sleeve of a trench coat or a turtleneck in cool grey or graphite black - the neutral backdrop of the outfit gives the stone's blue flash room to shine. It works well for a meeting in the city, where a simple, muted outfit and a bold bracelet balance each other out. A circumference of 17 centimetres with an adjustable 4-centimetre extension lets it be fitted to different cuffs, and 17 grams of silver gives this piece a noticeable yet pleasant presence on the hand.