The deep, saturated navy of lapis lazuli catches the eye from across the room. Three cabochon-cut stones sit in rhythmic sequence along a slim rhodium silver bracelet, and fine golden threads within the stone catch the light with every movement of the wrist. The form is simple and pared-back, free of unnecessary embellishment - truly minimalist, as if the whole weight of expression had been left deliberately to the stone itself. In ancient cultures lapis lazuli was linked to intuition, idealism and inner harmony, which suits jewellery of such a calm, focused form.

A stone like this - with such even, deep colour and clear golden flecks - is easy to overlook, yet a second one with such a well-matched palette is hard to find. Silver and precious metals are rising in price, and nature itself limits the availability of stones of this quality, so buying now makes sense price-wise. The bracelet is made of pure, refined European silver 925, and the rhodium layer protects it from tarnishing and scratches, so the shine lasts and everyday care stays minimal. The maker's mark struck on the silver, registered with the French assay office, attests to the metal's origin.

The bracelet measures 19 cm with a 4 cm adjustable extension, so it fits easily on a narrower or fuller wrist. It looks best in an all-black outfit - over a black turtleneck or a simple long-sleeved top, where the cuff reveals just enough for the stone to become a point of light on the hand. You can also wear it on a bare wrist, without a watch or rings, so the navy hue of the lapis lazuli plays without competition. This is a bracelet for everyday wear that you can just as easily take out for an evening.