This lapis lazuli bracelet brings out the stone's deep navy tone, offset by fine golden flecks of pyrite. Five cabochons line up in a simple rhythm along a slim, rhodium-plated band, and the minimalist form leaves the stone's colour to speak for itself. In ancient cultures lapis lazuli was linked to ideals, intuition and inner harmony, lending this simple form a touch of symbolic depth.

Only a small fraction of the raw material examined makes it into this bracelet - what matters is a rich, even colour with a minimum of lighter patches. This selection also makes sense price-wise: silver and good coloured stones keep rising in price, so buying at today's price already looks like a sound choice. The refined 925 silver, sourced and refined in Europe, is coated here with a layer of rhodium, a hard metal resistant to scratching, keeping the shine clean and bright for a long time. The alloy contains no nickel or other irritating additives, so the bracelet is gentle even on sensitive skin at the wrist. The French maker's mark on the clasp confirms the metal's origin and its quality.

The bracelet measures 18 centimetres, with an adjustable 4-centimetre extension, so it sits well on a smaller wrist and is easy to fit around a shirt cuff or a dress sleeve. In summer it works best on a bare hand - against a flowing ecru linen dress or a light cotton shirt, the stone's navy hue clearly draws the eye. You can pair it with a second, plain bracelet for a light layered look, without losing the overall calm character. This is a simple form that holds up equally well to everyday routine and to going out in the warmer months.