This vintage bracelet with five blue topazes catches the light with every turn of the wrist. The faceted cut breaks light into small glints, and the cool blue of the topaz shifts in tone from pale water to a deeper, richer hue. Links with a softly retro outline string the stones in a regular rhythm, giving the whole piece a quiet, feminine character without unnecessary ornament.

Each topaz was chosen for its colour and clarity - stones with a cloudy or weak tone are ruled out from the start of the selection. Prices for silver and good coloured stones are rising, so a set like this at this price is a sensible choice today. The setting is refined European silver, sterling silver 925, rhodium-plated, which gives a lasting, bright shine and protects the surface from tarnishing for years to come. A pure alloy free of nickel and other irritating additives means even sensitive skin can wear this bracelet without irritation. The whole piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests the origin of the silver.

The bracelet measures 18 cm with an adjustable 4 cm extension, so it is easy to fit to your wrist size. It looks best on a bare hand - with the sleeve of a linen shirt rolled up or against the short cuff of a cotton blouse, where the blue of the topaz has room to catch the eye. Against loose, natural fabrics in sandy and beige tones it adds a cool contrast, while with a denim shirt it highlights the vintage outline of the links. This is jewelry for a day when simple form and a well-chosen stone are what matter.