This bracelet pairs deep, matte black onyx with the cool shine of rhodium silver. The faceted cut breaks up the surface of the onyx into small facets that catch brief flashes of light as the wrist moves, while the stone itself stays dark and opaque. The colour is even and deep, with no patches or translucent spots, which is obvious the moment you compare the links side by side. In old-world craftsmanship onyx was linked with strength, endurance and self-assurance, and today it returns in a modern, simple setting with no unnecessary embellishment.

The stones for this bracelet were chosen so the colour and quality of the onyx stay consistent across every link, giving the piece the feel of a coherent composition rather than a random assortment. Silver prices are rising and good-quality onyx is becoming harder to source, so buying this bracelet now makes sense price-wise. The rhodium coating on the silver is hard and scratch-resistant, so the shine lasts and the surface won't tarnish over time. Refined European silver 925 is behind the purity of this alloy, and the piece is stamped with the French maker's mark, which marks the origin of the silver. The bracelet measures 17 cm and has an adjustable 4 cm extension chain that can be fitted to the wrist's circumference.

It looks best in a total-black styling - worn with a black top or turtleneck it draws in all the light, and its facets become the only moving element of the outfit. It also works well with a white shirt cuff peeking out from under a dark sweater, where the contrast highlights the darkness of the onyx. The modern, simple form of the links means it can be worn during the day with a plain sweater or in the evening with a long-sleeved dress rolled up over the wrist.