This vintage bracelet brings out the deep navy blue of lapis lazuli, offset by small golden settings visible in the faceted cut. With every movement of the wrist, the facets catch the light differently, and the dark hue gains cool glimmers. The small, intricate form recalls vintage silhouettes - a cabochon or bezel like this is rarely seen in new jewelry today, giving the bracelet the character of an older, found piece.

Only a narrow portion of the sorted raw material makes it into this piece - what matters is depth of colour and clarity of the stone, the rest is discarded. Silver and good stones keep rising in price, so a piece of this quality at this price makes sense now. The rhodium layer protects the silver from tarnishing and loss of shine, and the refined European 925 silver, pure and nickel-free, does not cause skin allergies or irritation. The piece is stamped with the maker's mark registered at the French assay office, attesting to the origin of the metal. The bracelet measures 18 cm and has an adjustable 4 cm extension, so it can be fitted to a narrower or wider wrist.

For an evening out it pairs well with the little black dress and a short-sleeved silk blouse - the blue of the lapis lazuli stands out against the black and draws the eye with every movement of the hand. It can also be worn over the cuff of a simple shirt, pushed up slightly so the stone is fully visible. Lapis lazuli has long been associated with intuition and inner harmony, and craftsmen of the past also valued it as a symbol of idealism. This bracelet, small and distinctly vintage in character, makes a fitting gift tied to that symbolism.