The deep blue of the topaz in this bracelet has a cool, striking character - a shade richer than an ordinary blue quartz, closer to the sea at dusk. The faceted cut breaks the stone into small planes that catch light from different angles and flash with every movement of the wrist. The vintage form of the links gives the bracelet the character of a carefully restored family heirloom, even though it's a new piece. The bracelet measures 18 cm, and an adjustable 4 cm extension lets you fit it to a wrist of a different circumference.

A topaz of such even colour and clarity is easy to overlook among other stones, yet a second one in the same shade is hard to find later. Silver and precious metals have been steadily rising in price in recent years, so buying now makes good financial sense. The bracelet is made of pure, refined sterling silver 925 coated with rhodium, which protects the surface from tarnishing and keeps its shine for years to come. The alloy contains no nickel, the metal responsible for skin allergies, so the bracelet does not irritate the skin. The silver is signed with the French maker's mark, which confirms its origin.

This bracelet feels most at home at a meeting in the city, peeking out from under the sleeve of a trench coat or a cool grey turtleneck. A shirt cuff or a wide sweater sleeve reveals just enough of the wrist for the blue of the topaz to stand out against neutral colours. In a toned-down outfit of beige and charcoal grey, this stone adds the one accent of colour in the whole look that catches the eye. The vintage links and the faceted topaz together make a bracelet worth wearing for occasions where detail matters.