Three lapis lazuli stones set in a slim rhodium silver bracelet bring a deep, intense navy with fine golden flecks of pyrite to the wrist. The faceted cut breaks the surface into small planes that catch the light differently with every movement of the hand - sometimes darkening almost to black, sometimes revealing a saturated, cool depth of colour. The minimalist form of the bracelet keeps attention on the stone - slim links lead the eye straight to three dark points on the wrist. In old-world craft, lapis lazuli was linked with idealism, intuition and inner harmony, which lends this bracelet extra meaning as a gift.

We examined each of the three stones separately and selected them for colour and clarity, so at this price you get a bold, well-matched navy without random lighter patches. Silver and good-quality stones are getting more expensive year after year, so a bracelet at this price is a sensible choice today. The rhodium layer protects the silver from tarnishing and losing its shine, so the navy of the stones stays contrasted against the bright metal for a long time. Refined European silver 925 confirms the purity of the alloy, and the piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, which guarantees the origin of the metal. The bracelet measures 17 cm and has an adjustable 4 cm extension, allowing it to be fitted to a narrow wrist.

For everyday wear it pairs well with a loose linen shirt rolled up to the elbow or a simply cut cotton sweater - the cuff then reveals the wrist, and the dark navy of the stones catches the eye immediately. For office styling it works with a smooth blouse and no other jewelry on the same arm. The minimalist form and muted colouring of the lapis lazuli sit well with natural fabrics in sandy and grey tones.