The turquoise cabochon draws out a saturated, blue hue from the stone with no trace of cloudiness. The smooth, domed surface gathers the light at a single point and lets it spread evenly across the whole face of the stone. The turquoise comes from the Sleeping Beauty mine in Arizona, known for a uniform, intense blue free of discoloration and veining. This thick, boldly outlined bracelet with a vintage character wraps the wrist in a confident metal band, and its substantial silhouette pairs well with a stone of such depth of colour.

Before the turquoise was set, it was assessed for purity of colour and freedom from discoloration - only stones with this kind of uniform blue earn a place in this bracelet. Precious metals keep rising in price, and turquoise of this quality is becoming harder to find, so today's price looks like a reasonable one. The bracelet is made of pure, refined sterling silver 925, free of nickel and harmful additives, so it does not cause allergies or skin irritation. A rhodium layer further protects the surface from scratching and tarnishing, so the metal keeps its shine over time despite everyday wear. The French maker's mark visible on the metal confirms its origin.

The bracelet measures 18 centimetres in length with an adjustable 4-centimetre extension, so you can fit it to your wrist size. It's a good choice for a day out in the city - against the cuff of a trench coat or the sleeve of a turtleneck in cool grey or ecru, the turquoise stands out with contrast and catches the eye as the hand lifts in a gesture or holds a cup of coffee. The size of the bracelet and the intensity of the stone also make it feel right against a simple, dark coat, where it doesn't need to compete with any other accessory on the wrist.