Romantic and distinctly retro in feel, this rose quartz bracelet pairs a delicate, feminine form with the warm colour of the stone. The cabochons trace a soft line around the wrist, and the smooth surface of the cut catches the light without harsh glints - the effect is gentle, almost velvety to the eye. Rose quartz has long been associated with tenderness and harmonious relationships, which suits a bracelet intended as a gift. An adjustable length of 18 cm with a 2.5 cm extension lets you fit the bracelet to the wrist without losing the lightness of its form.

Only a small portion of the raw material examined makes it into the finished piece - what matters is the depth of pink and the clarity of the stone, and the rest is rejected at the selection stage. The prices of silver and fine coloured stones are rising, and pieces like this one are becoming harder to find, so this price makes sense today. For this amount you get careful stone selection and solid craftsmanship in refined European silver, not a compromise. The bracelet is set in sterling silver 925 coated with a layer of rhodium, a hard metal that protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, so you reach for the polishing cloth less often. The alloy contains no nickel, the metal most often responsible for skin irritation, so the bracelet does not irritate the skin even with prolonged wear. The silver bears a French maker's mark registered with the assay office, attesting to its origin.

This bracelet feels right at a family celebration - worn with an elegant dress with 3/4-length sleeves, the pink of the stone warms up a understated look, and it takes on a soft glow in the warm light of a banquet hall. It pairs well with classic drop earrings or a thin necklace in the same tone of silver. It also works peeking out from under a jacket cuff, where just a glimpse of it shows - rose quartz catches the eye with every movement of the hand.