Eighteen turquoise cabochons run in an even row along the bracelet, drawing the eye with a clean, blue colour. The shade is calm and saturated - free of discolouration, free of veining - the kind that is rarely achieved without careful selection of the raw material. The modern, flat form of the bracelet, 18 cm long with a 3 cm adjustable extender, sits securely on the wrist and keeps its proportions at any hand size.

The turquoise comes from the Sleeping Beauty mine in Arizona, regarded as one of the finest sources of this stone in the world. Only a small portion of the reviewed material makes it into production - the portion with a uniform, deep colour. The availability of stones of this quality is limited by nature itself, and the price of good turquoise is steadily rising, so buying today is clearly the sensible choice. The bracelet is made from refined European sterling silver 925, stamped with the French maker's mark. Rhodium deposited on the surface maintains a bright shine for years and protects the metal against tarnishing. An alloy free of sensitising metal additives makes the bracelet safe even for sensitive skin.

At a family celebration, the bracelet pairs beautifully with an elegant dress in ecru or deep navy - warm light brings out the intensity of the turquoise's colour. Alongside classic accessories such as pearl earrings or a leather handbag, the wrist gains a distinctive yet understated accent. It is a combination that needs very few elements to look complete.