Navy, richly saturated lapis lazuli holds fine flecks of pyrite that the cabochon cut brings out gently, without a flashy shine - it's a smooth, matte depth, not a sparkling glitter. Ten such stones are set along a bracelet with a modern, clean silhouette that sits easily on the wrist and pairs well with a sleeve cuff. Rhodium silver gives the whole piece a cool, distinct shine, and a 4 cm adjustable extension lets you fit the 17 cm circumference to different wrists.

Only a small share of the reviewed raw material makes it into this bracelet - what matters is the depth of colour and the clarity of structure in each cabochon. Silver and good stones get more expensive year on year, so buying at this price makes sense today. Rhodium protects the silver from tarnishing and scratches, so the bracelet needs less everyday cleaning. Underneath is pure, refined silver 925 - an alloy free of nickel, the metal responsible for most contact allergies, so wearing it does not irritate the skin. The piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, which attests to the origin of the silver. Lapis lazuli has long been associated with idealism, intuition and inner harmony.

In spring, the bracelet pairs well with a pastel trench coat and a silk scarf in cool tones - the navy of the stone matches them in colour, not contrast. A light-coloured handbag and a simple white shirt round out the look without overloading it. With a shorter sleeve, the cabochons line up visibly across the wrist, and the adjustable extension lets you wear the bracelet either loose or snug against the hand.