Warm amber brings a sunny tone to this small, minimalist wrist bracelet. Three cabochons line up in a rhythmic row, each catching the light differently - one moment revealing honeyed depth, the next a glimpse of denser, darker resin. Baltic jewelry tradition has linked this stone with the sun and good fortune for generations, which is why it is often given as a gift for a fresh start.

Only a small portion of the sorted raw material makes it into the piece - what matters is the purity of the resin and depth of colour, free of flaws and clouding. Amber, unlike minerals, is fossilised resin, so this kind of selection can be time-consuming, and good specimens are becoming rarer and rising in price along with precious metals. That makes buying at today's price a sensible decision. The bracelet is made using the vermeil technique - a layer of 18-carat gold at least 5 microns thick covers refined European sterling silver 925, and the stamped V mark confirms compliance with the French standard. It is the gold, not the silver, that touches the skin, so even with everyday wear you need not worry about allergies or irritation. The piece is finished with the French maker's mark, which denotes the silver's origin. The bracelet measures 19 cm and has an adjustable 4 cm extension, so you can easily fit it to your wrist.

The simple, slender line of metal and the calm rhythm of the three stones sit nicely under the sleeve of a spring trench coat in a powdery shade. Just roll up the cuff to let the amber show and play off a light, silky scarf or a beige handbag. This bracelet needs no extra jewellery - just a bare wrist and a moment of light.