This bracelet, deep and richly navy, plays on the wrist in dark blue threaded with golden veins of pyrite. The cabochon cut rounds off the surface of every stone and draws out its smooth sheen, without breaking the colour into scattered glints - the lapis lazuli here stays calm, even, self-contained. In ancient cultures this stone was linked with idealism, intuition and inner harmony, which suits well the modern, understated form of this bracelet, made of evenly matched cabochons of similar colour depth.

For every piece we select stones of even tone and clarity, so the whole reads as a coherent composition rather than a random assortment. Silver and good stones are steadily rising in price, and lapis lazuli of this colour depth is becoming harder to find, so buying it today makes price sense. The bracelet is made of pure, refined European silver, sterling silver 925, coated with a layer of rhodium - the metal doesn't tarnish or dull, and the shine lasts long without extra cleaning. The alloy stays free of nickel and other sensitising additives, which even sensitive skin will appreciate. The silver bears the maker's mark struck into the metal, registered with the French assay office, attesting to its origin. The bracelet measures 17 cm and has an adjustable 4 cm extension chain so you can fit it to your wrist.

This bracelet feels right in a romantic style - with a lace blouse, a small-print dress or a cuff of delicate gauze. The navy of the lapis lazuli stands out beautifully against pastels, so the hand in such a styling draws the eye. Day to day you can wear it with a linen shirt rolled up to the elbow, and in the evening with a dress in a light shade of powder pink. The rhodium-plated silver and the matched cabochons keep the bracelet elegant no matter the time of day.