The deep, saturated blue of lapis lazuli opens up this wrist bracelet like a fragment of night sky shot through with golden flecks of pyrite. The cabochon cut brings out the smoothness of the surface, and as the hand turns, the stone answers with delicate flashes of light that shift the intensity of its colour. The vintage form of the bracelet, with its clearly defined, big silhouette, recalls jewellery design of decades past. In the tradition of Persian and Egyptian craftsmen, lapis lazuli was linked with idealism, intuition and harmony - symbolism that still gives this bracelet the character of a personal talisman today.

Every stone is assessed for colour and clarity before it is set, so only pieces with an even, deep hue make it into this bracelet. Silver and good-quality lapis lazuli are getting more expensive year on year, and such stones are becoming harder to find, so buying now makes sense price-wise. At this price you get careful stone selection together with solid craftsmanship, a combination that is rare. The bracelet is made from refined silver of European quality, sterling silver 925, and the nickel-free alloy, free of other harmful additives, does not cause allergies or irritation. A layer of rhodium protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, so the metal keeps its shine for a long time. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark on the metal, which attests to the silver's origin. A length of 18 cm with an adjustable 4 cm extension allows the bracelet to be fitted to wrists of different sizes.

In spring it pairs beautifully with a pastel trench coat, its light cuff revealing the wrist and letting the stone catch the eye. It works well with a silk scarf in a similar shade of blue and a light-coloured bag, giving the whole look a French sense of ease without overdoing it. A shirt sleeve rolled up to mid-forearm reveals the bracelet naturally, with no need for extra adornment. This is a bracelet worth wearing wherever the hand and wrist remain the centre of attention.