Deep navy lapis lazuli meets warm flecks of pyrite on this bracelet, cutting across the stone like tiny sparks. Seven cabochons line up into a wide, distinctly vintage band around the wrist - a substantial yet flattened form that sits comfortably. Lapis lazuli has long been linked with intuition and harmony, and in some traditions it was seen as a symbol of idealism. Rhodium silver lends the whole piece a cool, metallic contrast against the stone's dark, saturated blue.

A matched set of seven stones with such even, deep colour and such distinct pyrite veining is not easy to come by twice - a second piece like this is hard to find today. Silver and good coloured stones keep rising in price, and this bracelet's accessible price makes it a sensible buy right now. Refined European silver 925 contains no nickel or other harmful additives, so it does not irritate the skin, while the rhodium layer cuts down on cleaning and protects the surface from tarnishing for years to come. The maker's mark struck on the piece, registered with the French assay office, attests to the origin of the metal. The bracelet measures 18 cm with an adjustable 4 cm extension, so you can fit it to your wrist.

In summer it looks good on a wrist peeking out from the short sleeve of a linen dress in a light, sandy shade - the navy of the stone stands out clearly against white or beige. It also works with a blouse with a rolled-up cuff or a simple cotton top. The vintage form of this bracelet needs no extra decoration on the wrist - just let it stand alone and let the stone draw the eye. This is a piece worth bringing out for summer get-togethers and evening outings once the air cools.