The deep violet of three amethysts catches the eye the moment you look at this bracelet. The cabochon cut doesn't break the light into tiny sparkles - it spreads it broadly across the surface of the stone, revealing the full depth of colour without scattering it into facets. The retro silhouette of the setting, with clearly defined edges around each stone, recalls bracelets from decades past and gives the whole piece a vintage character. The bracelet measures 17 cm, and an adjustable 4 cm extension lets you fit it to a wrist of a different circumference.

For every piece we select an amethyst with the most saturated colour and a clear structure, free of cloudiness - it's this clarity that decides which stone makes it into the bracelet. Silver and good coloured stones get more expensive year after year, so a bracelet of this price and this quality is a sensible choice today. A layer of rhodium protects the silver surface against tarnishing and scratches, so the shine stays clear for a long time. The silver itself is refined European silver, sterling silver 925, free of nickel and other sensitising additives, so even sensitive skin wears it without irritation. The piece bears the French maker's mark, which guarantees the origin of the metal. In old-world craftsmanship amethyst was associated with calm and clarity of mind, and violet has always been linked with balance.

For the office it works well under the cuff of a plain shirt or a jacket in a muted shade - the violet of the amethysts brings life to grey, navy and beige without excessive contrast. On a hand in motion, as the cuff slides back, the stones show their colour at its fullest. This is a bracelet that doesn't shout in an office outfit, but steadily draws the eye.