This vintage bracelet with four labradorites plays with a cool, blue flash against the stone's dark background, visible with every movement of the wrist. The cabochon cut displays this labradorescence across the full rounded surface, with no sharp edges to scatter the light. The big, striking form and adjustable length of 18 cm with a 4 cm extension chain let you fit the bracelet over a shirt cuff or wear it loosely on the hand. Labradorite was once associated with peace of mind and self-belief - today it is simply a stone that catches the eye with its cool, dark colour.

Only labradorites with a clear, saturated play of colour make it into this bracelet - it is the hue and clarity of the flash that decide which stone gets chosen. Good labradorites are becoming harder to find today, and silver is steadily rising in price, so buying at this price makes sense right now. The setting is refined European silver, sterling silver 925, free of nickel and other allergenic additives - you can wear it without worrying about skin irritation. A rhodium layer protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, so the shine lasts long and the bracelet does not need frequent cleaning. The piece is signed with the French maker's mark, which attests the origin of the metal.

It looks best styled in total black - a black turtleneck or a simple long-sleeved top pushed back off the wrist lets the blue flash of the labradorite draw the eye. With a hand resting on a table or lifting a cup, the stone catches the light and shifts in tone from a dark purple to a cool grey. The vintage form also means the bracelet pairs well with a dark, simple blazer, when you want to add one strong but understated element to an outfit.