Five faceted amethysts play across the wrist in a deep, dark violet that catches different shades with every movement of the hand - from cool plum to warm purple. This bracelet with a vintage look has a simple, adjustable form: 18 cm in length with an additional 4 cm extension lets you fit it to wrists of different widths. The stones are set in a rhythmic row, so the eye is drawn along the whole length of the piece rather than settling on a single spot.

Each of the five amethysts was chosen so that colour and clarity stay even along the entire bracelet - it's this consistency of shade that keeps it calm to look at despite the intensity of the colour. Refined sterling silver 925 of European quality is coated with a layer of rhodium, which protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, so the bracelet needs cleaning less often. The alloy contains no nickel or other harmful additives, so the skin does not react with irritation. The silver is stamped with the French maker's mark, confirming its origin. Silver and fine coloured stones are getting more expensive year by year, and a matched set of amethysts of this quality is becoming harder to find - this is a good moment for such a purchase. In traditional jewellery craft, amethyst was associated with calm and clarity of mind, and violet was seen as a symbol of balance.

On the wrist it comes through best in total black: a black turtleneck or a plain long-sleeved top creates a background against which the violet of the amethysts becomes the strongest point of the look. It also looks good peeking out from under a shirt cuff when the sleeve is rolled up. The facets of the stones catch the light with every movement of the hand, so the bracelet stands out even in a quiet, understated outfit.