Five faceted black onyx stones play on the wrist with a dark, concentrated shine - each facet catches the light differently, and the stone's deep black doesn't reflect the colours around it, only its own cool lustre. The minimalist form of the bracelet keeps distraction at bay: narrow links lead the eye straight to the stones. Onyx has long been associated with strength, resilience and self-assurance, which suits this calm, geometric line well.

A set of five black onyx stones this uniform, with such a rich, even black, is easy to overlook on the market - a second piece just as clean can be hard to find afterwards. Silver and good stones rise in price year after year, so this reasonably priced set is worth considering now. The bracelet is made of pure, refined 925 sterling silver, extracted and refined in Europe, free of nickel and other harmful additives, so the skin doesn't react on contact with the metal. A rhodium coating protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, keeping the shine bright for years to come. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, which establishes its origin and is registered with the assay office.

The bracelet measures 18 cm, and an adjustable 4 cm extension lets you fit it to a narrower or wider wrist. In spring it looks great at the cuff of a pastel trench coat, pushed up just enough so the stones show with every gesture of the hand. Complete the look with a silk scarf tied at the neck and a light-coloured bag - a muted palette lets the black of the onyx lead the whole styling. This small, well-crafted bracelet shows that minimalism and a striking stone can go hand in hand.